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...USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CD audio in connector 2 x IDE connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 4 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring User manual 1 x UltraDMA cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software...
...USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CD audio in connector 2 x IDE connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x SATA connectors 1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System panel connector 4 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring User manual 1 x UltraDMA cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software...
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... the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for memory and data intensive applications. This high speed interface is one of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- PCI Express features point‑to 1-18 for high-speed data retrieval and saves...
... the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for memory and data intensive applications. This high speed interface is one of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- PCI Express features point‑to 1-18 for high-speed data retrieval and saves...
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High Definition Audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on the rear panel. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with digital connectivity to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The S/PDIF technology turns your PC! USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-29 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out technology through the coaxial...
High Definition Audio Enjoy high-quality sound system on the rear panel. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with digital connectivity to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The S/PDIF technology turns your PC! USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-29 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out technology through the coaxial...
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... to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This is the new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash...
... to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This is the new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash...
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... BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5V-X SE...
... BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5V-X SE...
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ASUS P5V-X SE 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
ASUS P5V-X SE 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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... 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start, then select Run. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 2.
... 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start, then select Run. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 2.
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... drive. Reading file "P5VXSE.ROM". The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. ASUS P5V-X SE 2- Save the BIOS file to P5VXSE.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found , EZ Flash...
... drive. Reading file "P5VXSE.ROM". The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. ASUS P5V-X SE 2- Save the BIOS file to P5VXSE.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found , EZ Flash...
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... the support CD that allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows...
... the support CD that allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows...
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...The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
...The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
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...DMA, and SMART monitoring). These items show N/A if no IDE device is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1 and SATA 2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and...
...DMA, and SMART monitoring). These items show N/A if no IDE device is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1 and SATA 2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and...
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...UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMIBIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 04/28/07 Processor Type : Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup
...UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMIBIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 04/28/07 Processor Type : Intel(R) Celeron(R) D CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup
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.... Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-19 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in...
.... Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-19 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in...
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... Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Allows you to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Allows you to disable or set to enable or disable the no execution on page protection technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configure...
... Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Allows you to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Allows you to disable or set to enable or disable the no execution on page protection technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configure...
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... Configuration DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration Options for DRAM DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the V-Link mode. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Turbo] [Ultra] V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration V-Link mode selection [Auto] Allows you to manually set the DRAM frequency by Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the V-Link Data 2X Support function Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5V-X SE...
... Configuration DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration Options for DRAM DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the V-Link mode. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Turbo] [Ultra] V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration V-Link mode selection [Auto] Allows you to manually set the DRAM frequency by Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the V-Link Data 2X Support function Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5V-X SE...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to choose [IDE] or [RAID] as the SATA Controller. Northbridge VIA PT890Pro Configuration SATA Controller LAN Controller LAN Option ROM High Definition Audio Front Panel Support Type [IDE] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [HD Audio] Options IDE RAID SATA Controller [IDE] Allows you to select the Front Panel Support Type. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup
... [Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to choose [IDE] or [RAID] as the SATA Controller. Northbridge VIA PT890Pro Configuration SATA Controller LAN Controller LAN Option ROM High Definition Audio Front Panel Support Type [IDE] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [HD Audio] Options IDE RAID SATA Controller [IDE] Allows you to select the Front Panel Support Type. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup
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...2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you...
...2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you...
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...displays the CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and Chassis speeds in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor The items in rotations per minute (RPM). These items are not user-configurable. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan control. These items are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...
...displays the CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and Chassis speeds in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor The items in rotations per minute (RPM). These items are not user-configurable. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan control. These items are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage...
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... Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings...
... Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings...
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. You...
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. You...