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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. 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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..., dramatically increasing the connection speed from the latest dual-core CPU. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a...CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more flexible cables with USB 1.1. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 Onboard RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8251 chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configuration for four SATA connectors. 64-bit CPU support...
..., dramatically increasing the connection speed from the latest dual-core CPU. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a...CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more flexible cables with USB 1.1. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 Onboard RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8251 chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configuration for four SATA connectors. 64-bit CPU support...
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...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 ... Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. This protection eliminates the need...
...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 ... Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. This protection eliminates the need...
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...on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium®...; Due 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 technology. •...
...on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium®...; Due 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 technology. •...
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...hyperthreading. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For ...more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that the...
...hyperthreading. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For ...more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that the...
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...at +12V. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VDC-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5VDC-MX Fan connectors 6. P5VDC-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5VDC-MX Digital audio connector... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the S/PDIF audio cable...
...at +12V. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VDC-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V ® Rotation P5VDC-MX Fan connectors 6. P5VDC-MX SPDIF_OUT ® GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5VDC-MX Digital audio connector... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the S/PDIF audio cable...
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...value of this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with USB device. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this ...Disabled] Excute Disable Function [Disabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Disabled] Ratio CMOS Setting [ 16] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Use the or keys to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.
...value of this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with USB device. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this ...Disabled] Excute Disable Function [Disabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Disabled] Ratio CMOS Setting [ 16] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Use the or keys to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.
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...; Reader V7.0. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 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...
...; Reader V7.0. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 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...