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... 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu... screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
... 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu... screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... 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 3-11 3.4 Creating a RAID driver...
... 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 3-11 3.4 Creating a RAID driver...
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... the bottom‑left (B) until it is released from the load B plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-VM SE A 1- 2. To prevent damage to remove (B). Press the load lever with your thumb...
... the bottom‑left (B) until it is released from the load B plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-VM SE A 1- 2. To prevent damage to remove (B). Press the load lever with your thumb...
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... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under Linux, use the.... • For more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only.
... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under Linux, use the.... • For more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! If you installed a CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only.
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...for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ® SATA1 P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on RAID configurations. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)... disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista operation system. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA. 4. 3....
...for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ® SATA1 P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on RAID configurations. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)... disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista operation system. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA. 4. 3....
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...file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, ...bootable floppy disk.) 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
...file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, ...bootable floppy disk.) 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
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Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next.
Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next.
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...BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5VD2VMS.ROM P5VD2VMS 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS ...version that you wish to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑...
...BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5VD2VMS.ROM P5VD2VMS 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS ...version that you wish to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑...
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..., type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. b. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2- Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. At the DOS prompt, type...
..., type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. b. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2- Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. At the DOS prompt, type...
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...you can change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not ...Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [...
...you can change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not ...Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [...
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... BIOS asks for each of the options from this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option only if you do not want to save your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to... exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you selected are finished making your changes before saving the values to fields other changes before exiting. Select Ok to load default values. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-35 After selecting this menu or...
... BIOS asks for each of the options from this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option only if you do not want to save your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to... exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you selected are finished making your changes before saving the values to fields other changes before exiting. Select Ok to load default values. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 2-35 After selecting this menu or...
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3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of your computer. The ... information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented ...
3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of your computer. The ... information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented ...
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3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps ... healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-7 for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps ... healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-7 for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment.
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...During the OS installation, the system prompts you select VIA RAID controller series ***(OS). 4. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-15 Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to create a VIA VT8237S RAID driver disk. 4. Start Windows® . 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Go to... the Make Disk menu, then click VIA 32/64bit RAID Driver to boot from the optical drive." 7. To install the RAID driver in Windows®: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the optical drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the ...
...During the OS installation, the system prompts you select VIA RAID controller series ***(OS). 4. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3-15 Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to create a VIA VT8237S RAID driver disk. 4. Start Windows® . 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 3. Go to... the Make Disk menu, then click VIA 32/64bit RAID Driver to boot from the optical drive." 7. To install the RAID driver in Windows®: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the optical drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to enter the ...