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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 limitation, the...
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 limitation, the...
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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.
... 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.
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... compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to satisfy the rising demand for thinner, more powerful processing capability. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 See page 1-24, 1-26, 1-31 for details. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility...
... compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to satisfy the rising demand for thinner, more powerful processing capability. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 See page 1-24, 1-26, 1-31 for details. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility...
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...the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See details on... 2-3 for deails. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-30 for details. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data...
...the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See details on... 2-3 for deails. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-30 for details. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data...
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...P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU...cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ...support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, C1E and TM2 technology. • This motherboard does not support Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
...P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU...cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ...support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, C1E and TM2 technology. • This motherboard does not support Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to Enabled. B The CPU fits in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-...Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading ...
... the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to Enabled. B The CPU fits in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-...Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading ...
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... connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VDC-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5VDC-MX Fan connectors...the other end to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5VDC-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5VDC-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on...
... connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. These are not jumpers! ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VDC-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5VDC-MX Fan connectors...the other end to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5VDC-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5VDC-MX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Use the or keys to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with USB device. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Use the or keys to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with USB device. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in...
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...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. View the online help for details....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 you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. View the online help for details....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 you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...