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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5V-X SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 P5V-X SE Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5V-X SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 P5V-X SE Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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...outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. This symbol...circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read...
...outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in your retailer. This symbol...circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read...
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... describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change... This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing ...
... describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change... This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5V-X SE 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5V-X SE 1-
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... Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5V-X SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard supports the Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium...
... Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5V-X SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard supports the Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium...
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.... See pages 1-16 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 667 MHz to 1-18 for details. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- Intel® Core™2 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in packets. With new Intel® Core™... specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for memory and data intensive applications. 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 ...
.... See pages 1-16 to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 667 MHz to 1-18 for details. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- Intel® Core™2 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in packets. With new Intel® Core™... specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for memory and data intensive applications. 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 ...
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... and identifies what types of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out technology through the coaxial S/PDIF Out port on your computer into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of... there will be no more confusion of peripherals are plugged into a high‑end entertainment system with USB 1.1. 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...
... and identifies what types of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out technology through the coaxial S/PDIF Out port on your computer into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of... there will be no more confusion of peripherals are plugged into a high‑end entertainment system with USB 1.1. 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...
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... with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- This is the new feature present in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement BIOS chip. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with customizable boot logos...
... with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- This is the new feature present in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement BIOS chip. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with customizable boot logos...
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...bag that came with a newly designed ASUS Power LED that lights up in two colors to show the system power status. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power... indicates that the system is detached from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. P5V-X SE SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5V-X SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Blue indicates that the...
...bag that came with a newly designed ASUS Power LED that lights up in two colors to show the system power status. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power... indicates that the system is detached from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. P5V-X SE SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5V-X SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Blue indicates that the...
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...orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the ...motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Make sure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5V-X SE ASUS P5V-X SE...
...orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the ...motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Make sure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5V-X SE ASUS P5V-X SE...
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...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® ...; Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5V-X SE P5V-X SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. Contact your left.
...retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS P5V-X SE 1- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® ...; Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5V-X SE P5V-X SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. Contact your left.
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...force the CPU into the retention tab. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. B The CPU fits in... motherboard: 1. Reboot the computer. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to Enabled. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). ASUS P5V-X SE...
...force the CPU into the retention tab. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. B The CPU fits in... motherboard: 1. Reboot the computer. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to Enabled. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). ASUS P5V-X SE...
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...® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make... sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Fastener Motherboard hole Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan....
...® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make... sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Fastener Motherboard hole Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan....
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5V-X SE 1-13 2. CPU_FAN P5V-X SE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5V-X SE CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. A A A B B B A 3.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5V-X SE 1-13 2. CPU_FAN P5V-X SE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5V-X SE CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. A A A B B B A 3.
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B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_ FAN. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_ FAN. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5V-X SE 1-15 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5V-X SE 1-15 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
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... DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5V-X SE 112 Pins P5V-X SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of... memory modules from the same vendor. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared...
... DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5V-X SE 112 Pins P5V-X SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of... memory modules from the same vendor. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared...
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... DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1.