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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii ... only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii ... only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...
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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...
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...
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... 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x 6-Channel Audio I/O port (continued on the next page) P5V-X SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS special features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel®Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® processors...
... 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x 6-Channel Audio I/O port (continued on the next page) P5V-X SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB ASUS special features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel®Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® processors...
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P5V-X SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD contents OS Compatibility 2 x USB connectors support 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-..., 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 Windows Vista/XP/2000 Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 6.8 in (30.5 cm x 17.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5V-X SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD contents OS Compatibility 2 x USB connectors support 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-..., 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 Windows Vista/XP/2000 Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 6.8 in (30.5 cm x 17.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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...ASUS P5V-X SE 1- See pages 1-16 to 1-18 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Intel® Core™2 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in packets. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification... and 1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that ...
...ASUS P5V-X SE 1- See pages 1-16 to 1-18 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Intel® Core™2 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in packets. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification... and 1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that ...
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... plugged into a high‑end entertainment system with USB 1.1. 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.
... plugged into a high‑end entertainment system with USB 1.1. 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.
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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. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
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... 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 11. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset ... In 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Bass 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-27 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PIDF...
... 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 11. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset ... In 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Bass 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-27 PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PIDF...
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... GND NC P5V-X SE USB78 1 P5V-X SE USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports ...up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-33
... GND NC P5V-X SE USB78 1 P5V-X SE USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports ...up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-33
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...value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-13 You cannot select an item that item. 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. To ...Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the value of the navigation...
...value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-13 You cannot select an item that item. 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. To ...Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the value of the navigation...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to the system. Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA ... occurs multiple sectors at a time. 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 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to the system. Primary IDE Master Device : Not Detected Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA ... occurs multiple sectors at a time. 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 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the...
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...: 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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System... Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4...
...: 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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System... Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4...
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... to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. When set to the PCI VGA card even if requested...
... to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. When set to the PCI VGA card even if requested...
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... for the Advanced Power Management (APM). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for... Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select...
... for the Advanced Power Management (APM). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for... Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select...
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... RTC to generate a wake event. When this parameter allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on...
... RTC to generate a wake event. When this parameter allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on...