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...dans les slots jaunes. Double face 1-16 Chapitre 1: Introduction au produit B - Simple face DS - DDR2-533 Taille Fabricant Modèle Marque Face(s) Composants Support DIMM A B 256MB KINGSTON E5116AB-5C-E N/A SS KVR533D2N4/256 V V 512MB KINGSTON HY5PS56821F-C4 N/A DS KVR533D2N4/512 V V 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TE7BL-37 N/A DS... K4T51083QB-GCD5 N/A DS TS128MLQ64V5J V V Légende: A - 1.7.3 Liste des fabricants de DDR agréés Visitz le site web d'ASUS (www.asus.com) pour la liste des derniers modules DDR supportés par cette carte mère.
...dans les slots jaunes. Double face 1-16 Chapitre 1: Introduction au produit B - Simple face DS - DDR2-533 Taille Fabricant Modèle Marque Face(s) Composants Support DIMM A B 256MB KINGSTON E5116AB-5C-E N/A SS KVR533D2N4/256 V V 512MB KINGSTON HY5PS56821F-C4 N/A DS KVR533D2N4/512 V V 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TE7BL-37 N/A DS... K4T51083QB-GCD5 N/A DS TS128MLQ64V5J V V Légende: A - 1.7.3 Liste des fabricants de DDR agréés Visitz le site web d'ASUS (www.asus.com) pour la liste des derniers modules DDR supportés par cette carte mère.
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DDR400 Taille Fabricant Modèle Marque Face(s) Composants Support DIMM A B 512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A DS KHX3200A/512 V V 256MB KINGSTON D3208DL3T-5A N/A SS KVR400X64C3A/256 V V 256MB KINGSTON A2S56D30BTP N/A...KDL388P4LA-50 N/A SS MPXB62D-38KT3R V V 256MB crucial Heat-Sink Package Ballistix SS BL3264Z402.8TG V V Légende: A - B - SS - supporte un module inséré sur un quelconque slot bleu. supporte une paire de modules insérés dans les slots bleus. Double face ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 Simple face DS -
DDR400 Taille Fabricant Modèle Marque Face(s) Composants Support DIMM A B 512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A DS KHX3200A/512 V V 256MB KINGSTON D3208DL3T-5A N/A SS KVR400X64C3A/256 V V 256MB KINGSTON A2S56D30BTP N/A...KDL388P4LA-50 N/A SS MPXB62D-38KT3R V V 256MB crucial Heat-Sink Package Ballistix SS BL3264Z402.8TG V V Légende: A - B - SS - supporte un module inséré sur un quelconque slot bleu. supporte une paire de modules insérés dans les slots bleus. Double face ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 Simple face DS -
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... Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.3 RAID configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-8 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-12 v
... Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.3 RAID configurations 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks 3-8 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-12 v
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...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are ...not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Refer to ...
...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are ...not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Refer to ...
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P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio Other ASUS Special Features Back panel I/O Ports LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron CPU Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/ 04A processor Supports Intel® EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology (Note: Due to chipset...
P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio Other ASUS Special Features Back panel I/O Ports LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron CPU Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/ 04A processor Supports Intel® EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology (Note: Due to chipset...
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P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB Internal I/O connectors Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA connector 2 x IDE connector CPU... Front panel audio connector System panel connector Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB Internal I/O connectors Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA connector 2 x IDE connector CPU... Front panel audio connector System panel connector Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-1
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5VDC-MX motherboard Cables 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 Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of up to 3.8 GHz. The motherboard delivers a host of...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5VDC-MX motherboard Cables 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 Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of up to 3.8 GHz. The motherboard delivers a host of...
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... the connection speed from the latest dual-core CPU. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 Refer to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. See page 1-24, 1-26, 1-31 for four SATA connectors. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA...
... the connection speed from the latest dual-core CPU. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 Refer to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. See page 1-24, 1-26, 1-31 for four SATA connectors. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA...
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... you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See details...97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and Line In stereo inputs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
... you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See details...97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and Line In stereo inputs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
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...to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to chipset limitation.The motherboard does not support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, C1E and TM2 ...package. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly...
...to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to chipset limitation.The motherboard does not support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, C1E and TM2 ...package. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly...
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...The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the socket...load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to compile the code. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure...
...The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the socket...load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to compile the code. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure...
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...N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Side(s) Component DIMM support AB SS KVR533D2N4/256 VV DS KVR533D2N4/512 VV DS KVR533D2N4/1G VV SS M378T6553BG0-CD5 V V SS M378T3253FG0-CD5 V V DS M378T6453FG0-CD5 V V DS M378T2953BG0-CD5... Double-sided 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - supports one module inserted in any y e l l o w slot. 1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard.
...N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Side(s) Component DIMM support AB SS KVR533D2N4/256 VV DS KVR533D2N4/512 VV DS KVR533D2N4/1G VV SS M378T6553BG0-CD5 V V SS M378T3253FG0-CD5 V V DS M378T6453FG0-CD5 V V DS M378T2953BG0-CD5... Double-sided 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - supports one module inserted in any y e l l o w slot. 1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard.
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...K4H510838B-TCCC K4H560838E-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC HY5DU56822CT-D43 HY5DU56822CT-D43 ADD8608A8A-5B ADD8608A8A-5B KDL388P4LA-50 Heat-Sink Package Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support AB N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A DS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG DS SAMSUNG SS MICRON SS... TS128MLD64V4J VV MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z V V MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z V V MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z V V MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z V V MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 V MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 V MPXB62D-38KT3R VV BL3264Z402.8TG VV Legend: A - B - Double-sided ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 supports one module inserted in any b l u e slot.
...K4H510838B-TCCC K4H560838E-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC HY5DU56822CT-D43 HY5DU56822CT-D43 ADD8608A8A-5B ADD8608A8A-5B KDL388P4LA-50 Heat-Sink Package Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support AB N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A DS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG DS SAMSUNG SS MICRON SS... TS128MLD64V4J VV MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z V V MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z V V MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z V V MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z V V MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 V MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 V MPXB62D-38KT3R VV BL3264Z402.8TG VV Legend: A - B - Double-sided ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 supports one module inserted in any b l u e slot.
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... DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.4 Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket...
... DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.4 Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket...
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...outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-19 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 1. 1.7.6 Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots) Unplug... the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.7 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the ...
...outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-19 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 1. 1.7.6 Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots) Unplug... the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.7 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the ...
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... the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card...
... the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card...
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... Onboard VGA A - - Fixed - - - - shared Fixed - - Fixed - - - C - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. shared B shared - shared - - - shared - - ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 shared - - - * The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignments. shared - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or...
... Onboard VGA A - - Fixed - - - - shared Fixed - - Fixed - - - C - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. shared B shared - shared - - - shared - - ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 shared - - - * The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignments. shared - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or...
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... buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P5VDC-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Chapter 1: Product introduction P5VDC-MX 1-22 ® Keyed for one with +1.5V specification. The figure shows a network card installed on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. Install only 1.5 V or 0.8 V AGP cards on the...
... buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P5VDC-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Chapter 1: Product introduction P5VDC-MX 1-22 ® Keyed for one with +1.5V specification. The figure shows a network card installed on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. Install only 1.5 V or 0.8 V AGP cards on the...
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... FAN PWM P5VDC-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5VDC-MX Fan connectors 6. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 Connect...
... FAN PWM P5VDC-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5VDC-MX Fan connectors 6. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 Connect...