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... Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 RAID configurations 3-10 3.3.1 RAID definitions 3-10 3.3.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-11 3.3.3 VIA® RAID configuration...
... Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-35 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-8 3.3 RAID configurations 3-10 3.3.1 RAID definitions 3-10 3.3.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-11 3.3.3 VIA® RAID configuration...
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P5VD2-VM SE specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM ... out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Chassis intrusion connector System panel connector uATX from factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.5 cm x 17.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS Live Update utility Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5VD2-VM SE specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM ... out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Chassis intrusion connector System panel connector uATX from factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.5 cm x 17.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe 2 ASUS Live Update utility Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the...is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the...is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
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... introduction IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 4 - - - Onboard audio - shared - - - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments;
... introduction IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Onboard USB controller 4 - - - Onboard audio - shared - - - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments;
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... your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard...updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. See page 3-4 for details on these ...
... your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard...updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. See page 3-4 for details on these ...
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The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system... stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the ...
The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system... stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the ...
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VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver Installs the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 chipset Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio controller and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver.
VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver Installs the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 chipset Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio controller and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver.
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The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you to create a VIA VT8237S RAID driver disk for updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to open, view, and print documents in your PC. 3.2.4 Make Disk...
The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you to create a VIA VT8237S RAID driver disk for updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to open, view, and print documents in your PC. 3.2.4 Make Disk...
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...3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the VIA® VT8237S RAID controller that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Use of two new identical hard disk... that allows you want to boot the system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. If one drive to the entire system. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a ...
...3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the VIA® VT8237S RAID controller that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Use of two new identical hard disk... that allows you want to boot the system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. If one drive to the entire system. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a ...
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...Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive. 5. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-15 Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy ...disk drive/USB port. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click VIA 32/64bit RAID Driver to avoid computer virus infection. During ...
...Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive. 5. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-15 Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy ...disk drive/USB port. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click VIA 32/64bit RAID Driver to avoid computer virus infection. During ...