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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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...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Please check local regulations for disposal ...
...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Please check local regulations for disposal ...
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... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have...
... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have...
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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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... generation Core™2 Duo CPU. PCI Express features point-to meet demands for more powerful processing. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. Intel® ...and other entertainment contents on external devices. Intel®'s 65nm process is the most powerful and enrgy-efficient CPUs in the world. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-3 Dual RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8237A chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration for high-speed...
... generation Core™2 Duo CPU. PCI Express features point-to meet demands for more powerful processing. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. Intel® ...and other entertainment contents on external devices. Intel®'s 65nm process is the most powerful and enrgy-efficient CPUs in the world. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-3 Dual RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8237A chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration for high-speed...
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...PDIF interfaces, 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 LAN controller, providing easy connectivity to 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 to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to buy a...
...PDIF interfaces, 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 LAN controller, providing easy connectivity to 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 to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to buy a...
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...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 BIOS default settings in case...No need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to use Skype from a floppy disk. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can use Skype as a true replacement for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home ...
...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 BIOS default settings in case...No need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to use Skype from a floppy disk. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can use Skype as a true replacement for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home ...
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...SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7 This is a reminder that the system is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before... power cable before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of...
...SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7 This is a reminder that the system is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before... power cable before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of...
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...as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you physical injury and ... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into it. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to the chassis. ...
...as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you physical injury and ... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into it. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to the chassis. ...
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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... 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.
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... the socket pins are not bent. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is...
... the socket pins are not bent. Contact your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is...
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Notes on this motherboard: 1. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on ... load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to Enabled. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version...
Notes on this motherboard: 1. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on ... load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to Enabled. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version...
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... fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure 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 the four fasteners match... you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13
... fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure 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 the four fasteners match... you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13
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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 plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place.
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 plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place.
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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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 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4.
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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 configurations You ...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. The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but...
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 configurations You ...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. The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but...