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... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your P5VD2-MX SE package for buying the ASUS® P5VD2-MX SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/Power) 1 x FDD cable I/O shield P5VD2-MX SE user guide If any of new features and latest technologies making...
... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your P5VD2-MX SE package for buying the ASUS® P5VD2-MX SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/Power) 1 x FDD cable I/O shield P5VD2-MX SE user guide If any of new features and latest technologies making...
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...initial speeds from 400 and 533 MHz, DDR2 memory provides bandwidth up to 4.3 GB/s. See page 1-22 for details. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1- PCI Express features point‑to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 533 MHz to ‑point serial interconnections ...is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for easy connectivity. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology...
...initial speeds from 400 and 533 MHz, DDR2 memory provides bandwidth up to 4.3 GB/s. See page 1-22 for details. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1- PCI Express features point‑to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 533 MHz to ‑point serial interconnections ...is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for easy connectivity. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology...
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1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. P5VD2-MX SE SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5VD2-MX SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1- This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the...
1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. P5VD2-MX SE SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5VD2-MX SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1- This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5VD2-MX SE ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5VD2-MX SE ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-
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... the PnP cap from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard A 1- Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle...
... the PnP cap from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard A 1- Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle...
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... / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-11 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that...
... / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-11 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the installed CPU, making sure that...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-13 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. 2. 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. B A B B A ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-13 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. 2. 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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... has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the next page. 112 Pins ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5VD2-MX SE 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2...
... has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the next page. 112 Pins ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5VD2-MX SE 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2...
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... supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging...
... supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging...
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ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-19 INT D -- -- -- INT C -- -- -- shared -- shared INT B -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Standard Interrupt ... for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 OnBoard VGA INT A shared -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-19 INT D -- -- -- INT C -- -- -- shared -- shared INT B -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Standard Interrupt ... for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 OnBoard VGA INT A shared -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
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... RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. The RAM data in CMOS. P5VD2-MX SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5VD2-MX SE Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-21 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. 1.9 Jumpers...
... RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. The RAM data in CMOS. P5VD2-MX SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5VD2-MX SE Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-21 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. 1.9 Jumpers...
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... 4-Channel Line In Back Surround Line Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In 6-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-23 Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. Line In port. In.... 4. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. Line Out port. This Mic (pink) port connects a...
... 4-Channel Line In Back Surround Line Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In 6-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-23 Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. Line In port. In.... 4. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. Line Out port. This Mic (pink) port connects a...
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...IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5VD2-MX SE PRI_IDE SEC_IDE PIN 1 P5VD2-MX SE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and...following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is removed to configure your device(s). ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-25 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133...
...IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5VD2-MX SE PRI_IDE SEC_IDE PIN 1 P5VD2-MX SE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and...following modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is removed to configure your device(s). ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-25 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133...
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5. P5VD2-MX SE SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5VD2-MX SE Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system can...push down firmly until the connectors fit completely. • Do not forget to hear system beeps and warnings. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. EATXPWR P5VD2-MX SE +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby ATX12V Power OK Ground +5 Volts +12V DC +12V DC Ground GND GND +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts ...
5. P5VD2-MX SE SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5VD2-MX SE Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system can...push down firmly until the connectors fit completely. • Do not forget to hear system beeps and warnings. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. EATXPWR P5VD2-MX SE +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby ATX12V Power OK Ground +5 Volts +12V DC +12V DC Ground GND GND +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts ...
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... back of the system chassis. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P6 USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5VD2-MX SE USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5VD2-MX SE USB 2.0 Connectors The USB module...
... back of the system chassis. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P6 USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5VD2-MX SE USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5VD2-MX SE USB 2.0 Connectors The USB module...
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... name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2- Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is not write-protected and has enough space (at...
... name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2- Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is not write-protected and has enough space (at...
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Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2- Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to P5VD2MX.ROM. When found !...so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make...
Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2- Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to P5VD2MX.ROM. When found !...so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make...
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...... To launch EZ Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Checking for your motherboard and rename it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk, the error message "P5VD2MX.ROM not found ! Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2- User recovery requested. appears. • If the correct BIOS file is displayed. 4. Visit the...
...... To launch EZ Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Checking for your motherboard and rename it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk, the error message "P5VD2MX.ROM not found ! Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2- User recovery requested. appears. • If the correct BIOS file is displayed. 4. Visit the...
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Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2- Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar ...
Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2- Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar ...
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... IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master System Information [00:21:16] [Sun 02/10/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure System Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑...
... IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master System Information [00:21:16] [Sun 02/10/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure System Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑...