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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 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 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM DH special features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installling the...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 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 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM DH special features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installling the...
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... it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set...
... it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set...
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...added by your dealer. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings ... guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
...added by your dealer. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings ... guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-1
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... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH motherboard 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
... and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH motherboard 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... one of the most advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-3 Intel®'s 65nm process is software compatible with copper interconnect. This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in the world. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for high...
... one of the most advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-3 Intel®'s 65nm process is software compatible with copper interconnect. This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in the world. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for high...
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...for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with the onboard LAN port. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you... can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. 10/100 Mbps LAN Supports The motherboard supports the Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 Mbps...
...for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with the onboard LAN port. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you... can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. 10/100 Mbps LAN Supports The motherboard supports the Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 Mbps...
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... ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM DH special features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (Only for P5V-VM DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard ...BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from a floppy disk. The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo can provide ...
... ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM DH special features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (Only for P5V-VM DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard ...BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from a floppy disk. The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo can provide ...
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This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching ... ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove ...
This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching ... ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove ...
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...as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure 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 ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you place it . The...
...as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure 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 ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you place it . The...
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DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) Super I/O PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR LGA775 CPU_FAN ESATA PARALLEL PORT 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE VGA USB12 ATX12V USBPW34 USBPW12 LAN_USB34 Top:... PANEL CHASSIS • The USB9 port, WIFI connecotr, and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM DH. • USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-MX. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-9
DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) Super I/O PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR LGA775 CPU_FAN ESATA PARALLEL PORT 4Mb BIOS SEC_IDE VGA USB12 ATX12V USBPW34 USBPW12 LAN_USB34 Top:... PANEL CHASSIS • The USB9 port, WIFI connecotr, and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM DH. • USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-MX. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-9
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium... of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium... of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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... sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to prevent bending the connectors on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is...(see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. Notes on the socket and damaging the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel....
... sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to prevent bending the connectors on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is...(see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. Notes on the socket and damaging the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel....
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... optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis 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. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 If you purchased a separate...
... optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis 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. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 If you purchased a separate...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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 ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-15 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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 ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-15 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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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 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. 4.
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Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 ...-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. A DDR2 module has the same... with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 ...-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. A DDR2 module has the same... with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.