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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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...possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using...the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all power cables are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are not sure...
...possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are using...the devices are unplugged before using the product, make sure all power cables are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are not sure...
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... it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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:... support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional...
... it supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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:... support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional...
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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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... features point-to meet demands for details. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-3 Intel®'s 65nm process is one of the most advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2... setup and hot-plug functions. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for more powerful processing. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with existing PCI specifications. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with copper interconnect. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core ...
... features point-to meet demands for details. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-3 Intel®'s 65nm process is one of the most advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2... setup and hot-plug functions. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for more powerful processing. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard built with existing PCI specifications. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with copper interconnect. Intel® 65nm Dual-Core ...
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... 1-31 for details. 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... to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to buy a replacement ROM chip. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes...
... 1-31 for details. 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... to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to buy a replacement ROM chip. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes...
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...-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 the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can use Skype as a true... page 2-6 for your PC, enabling it to the Internet, access and share printers, and use a DOS-based utility or boot from anywhere within range. The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is an on-board feature, which means that users will be able to play...
...-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 the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can use Skype as a true... page 2-6 for your PC, enabling it to the Internet, access and share printers, and use a DOS-based utility or boot from anywhere within range. The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is an on-board feature, which means that users will be able to play...
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... pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord... 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 . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7
... pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord... 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 . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7
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.... 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 the chassis ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the... side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to...
.... 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 the chassis ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the... side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to...
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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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... with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the... load lever is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface ...
... with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the... load lever is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface ...
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... Reboot the computer. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to prevent bending the connectors on this motherboard: 1. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS...The CPU fits in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading ...
... Reboot the computer. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to prevent bending the connectors on this motherboard: 1. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS...The CPU fits in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading ...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that...• Your Intel® Pentium® 4 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a pushpin design and requires no tool to install. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • ...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that...• Your Intel® Pentium® 4 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a pushpin design and requires no tool to install. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 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 B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 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 B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.
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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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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. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
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... 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 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... less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 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... less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.