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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-VM SE 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 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5VD2-VM SE 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 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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...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... qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make...
...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... qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make...
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... as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. viii Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: •...
... as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. viii Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: •...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-
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...™2 processor in the LGA775 package. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-VM SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of the above items...
...™2 processor in the LGA775 package. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5VD2-VM SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of the above items...
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... RAID 1, and JBOD configurations for details. See pages 1-27 and 1-33 for two SATA 3Gb/s connectors. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. This high speed interface...advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores ...
... RAID 1, and JBOD configurations for details. See pages 1-27 and 1-33 for two SATA 3Gb/s connectors. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. This high speed interface...advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores ...
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...any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad 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 the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Onboard ..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-
...any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad 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 the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Onboard ..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-
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... screws! 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 your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. ...the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5VD2-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the power cord ...
... screws! 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 your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. ...the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5VD2-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the power cord ...
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ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 17.8cm (7.0in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V LGA775 EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin ...:Line In Center:Line Out LAN Chip Below:Mic In VIA P4M900 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCI1 SPEAKER CHASSIS P5VD2-VM SE SPDIF_OUT PCI2 ALC662 FLOPPY AAFP CD VIA VT8237S SATA1 SATA2 SB_PWR PS2_USBPW CLRTC USB56 USB78 F_PANEL Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear...
ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1- 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 17.8cm (7.0in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V LGA775 EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin ...:Line In Center:Line Out LAN Chip Below:Mic In VIA P4M900 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCI1 SPEAKER CHASSIS P5VD2-VM SE SPDIF_OUT PCI2 ALC662 FLOPPY AAFP CD VIA VT8237S SATA1 SATA2 SB_PWR PS2_USBPW CLRTC USB56 USB78 F_PANEL Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear...
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...on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to... purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any ...
...on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to... purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any ...
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... with Hyper‑Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to prevent bending the connectors on this motherboard: 1. 6. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the socket and damaging the CPU! B The CPU fits in BIOS before... installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. If you installed a CPU ...
... with Hyper‑Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to prevent bending the connectors on this motherboard: 1. 6. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the socket and damaging the CPU! B The CPU fits in BIOS before... installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. If you installed a CPU ...
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... If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 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 ...the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and 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 ...
... If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 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 ...the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and 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 ...
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A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5VD2-VM SE CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.
A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5VD2-VM SE CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2.
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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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-13
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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-13
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Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
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...DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to chipset resource ... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • Due to the...
...DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to chipset resource ... Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the next page for details. • Due to the...
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... 1 back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage...
... 1 back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage...
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... to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do... card, read the documentation that came with the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for...
... to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do... card, read the documentation that came with the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-21 Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for...