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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 CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink...
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 CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink...
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... 5.1 channel CODEC • Supports Jack-sensing function Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 Mbps LAN Controller Supports up to 64MB shared memory Support max. P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo...-E x1 and JMicron JMB363 SATA controller cannot be used simultaneously) Integrated Graphics, up to 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz) Support max. resolution to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 MyLogo™ (continued on the next page) x
... 5.1 channel CODEC • Supports Jack-sensing function Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 Mbps LAN Controller Supports up to 64MB shared memory Support max. P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB Special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo...-E x1 and JMicron JMB363 SATA controller cannot be used simultaneously) Integrated Graphics, up to 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz) Support max. resolution to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 MyLogo™ (continued on the next page) x
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... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Chassis intrusion System panel connector ATX from 133MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH specifications summary Overclocking Features Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in...
... panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Chassis intrusion System panel connector ATX from 133MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH specifications summary Overclocking Features Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in...
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... jack Internal Connectors 1 x MP3-In connector Support CD ASUS WiFi-AP Solo, ASUS DH Remote™ Application *Specifications are subject to change without notice. *P5V-VM DH only supports max. 7 USB2.0 ports. Noise Off - Access point mode - Full Screen - xii EZ WiFi - Extra specifications on P5V-VM DH ASUS Digital Home Features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g...
... jack Internal Connectors 1 x MP3-In connector Support CD ASUS WiFi-AP Solo, ASUS DH Remote™ Application *Specifications are subject to change without notice. *P5V-VM DH only supports max. 7 USB2.0 ports. Noise Off - Access point mode - Full Screen - xii EZ WiFi - Extra specifications on P5V-VM DH ASUS Digital Home Features ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g...
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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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... 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 ASUS DH Remote (only for P5V-VM DH) ASUS DH Remote Receiver (only for P5V-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna (only for P5V-VM DH) ASUS MP3-In Module (only for P5V-VM DH) ASUS motherboard support...
... 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 ASUS DH Remote (only for P5V-VM DH) ASUS DH Remote Receiver (only for P5V-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna (only for P5V-VM DH) ASUS MP3-In Module (only for P5V-VM DH) ASUS motherboard support...
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... See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with dedicated L2 caches to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in LGA775...processing. This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in packets. Intel®'s 65nm process is 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 Dual-...
... See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with dedicated L2 caches to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in LGA775...processing. This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in packets. Intel®'s 65nm process is 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 Dual-...
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...P5V-VM DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in either AP or wirelesss client mode. 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... system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost.
...P5V-VM DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in either AP or wirelesss client mode. 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... system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost.
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... computer quickly into full screen. A P L a u n c h: Launches the media application. ASUS MP3-In™ (Only for P5V-VM DH) A convenient interface between computers and MP3 players, the ASUS MP3-In™ feature enables MP3 players to connect to still operate. Please refer page 1-35 and...d i a C o n t r o l Z o n e: Controls the media application. Q u i c k P o w e r: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode. ASUS DH Remote™ (Only for P5V-VM DH) The ASUS DH Remote™ is off . With the touch of a button, users can enjoy the sound quality from the computer.
... computer quickly into full screen. A P L a u n c h: Launches the media application. ASUS MP3-In™ (Only for P5V-VM DH) A convenient interface between computers and MP3 players, the ASUS MP3-In™ feature enables MP3 players to connect to still operate. Please refer page 1-35 and...d i a C o n t r o l Z o n e: Controls the media application. Q u i c k P o w e r: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode. ASUS DH Remote™ (Only for P5V-VM DH) The ASUS DH Remote™ is off . With the touch of a button, users can enjoy the sound quality from the computer.
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...Off ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . This is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
...Off ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . This is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components... • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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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:... COM2 VIA VT8237A SATA2 SATA1 USBPW56 CLRTC USB56 USBPW78 USB78 SB_PWR 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:... COM2 VIA VT8237A SATA2 SATA1 USBPW56 CLRTC USB56 USBPW78 USB78 SB_PWR 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.
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... A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the left corner of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH A 1-11
... A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the left corner of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH A 1-11
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... heatsink and fan assembly comes in a pushpin design and requires no tool to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To...® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure that...
... heatsink and fan assembly comes in a pushpin design and requires no tool to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To...® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you buy a CPU separately, make sure that...
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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. B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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. B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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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 the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 ® 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory ... Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for ...
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 the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 ® 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory ... Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for ...
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...-sided DIMM support: A - Single-sided D S - channel memory configuration 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-19 Supports one pair of modules inserted into yellow slots as one module inserted in only...
...-sided DIMM support: A - Single-sided D S - channel memory configuration 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-19 Supports one pair of modules inserted into yellow slots as one module inserted in only...
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... for PCI steering* PCI-E x1 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCIe x1 slot* Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 ... PCI devices. Fixed Fixed -- shared - -- - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21 shared - - Fixed Fixed shared - -- - shared shared - --
... for PCI steering* PCI-E x1 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCIe x1 slot* Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 ... PCI devices. Fixed Fixed -- shared - -- - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21 shared - - Fixed Fixed shared - -- - shared shared - --
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... 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system...
... 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system...