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... 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...
... 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...
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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 ... connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 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 ... connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 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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... the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
... the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
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shared - - - Fixed - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, ...controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard audio Onboard VGA A - - shared - shared - - - * The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignments. shared Fixed - - C - ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 Fixed shared shared - - - - shared B shared - shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - shared - - - - D - - Fixed - - -
shared - - - Fixed - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignment. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, ...controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard audio Onboard VGA A - - shared - shared - - - * The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignments. shared Fixed - - C - ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 Fixed shared shared - - - - shared B shared - shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - shared - - - - D - - Fixed - - -
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...operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the...that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
...operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the...that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
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3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA/S3G Display Driver Install the VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver. Install the necessary drivers to install the Realtek ALC653 Audio Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver Install the VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver. VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver Install the VIA Ethernet Driver.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA/S3G Display Driver Install the VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver. Install the necessary drivers to install the Realtek ALC653 Audio Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver Install the VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver. VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver Install the VIA Ethernet Driver.
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...; DirectX 9.0c driver. See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs...
...; DirectX 9.0c driver. See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs...
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... CPU installation guide. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual file. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create a VIA VT8251 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are...
... CPU installation guide. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual file. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create a VIA VT8251 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are...
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... Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you see on your computer. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. What you install an ...to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for reference only. See section "3.2.4 Manuals menu". The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown below is shown here. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support...
... Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you see on your computer. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. What you install an ...to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer to section "3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk" for reference only. See section "3.2.4 Manuals menu". The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown below is shown here. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support...
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... 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. To install the RAID driver: 1. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. 3-12 Chapter 3: ...Software support Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP or later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a...
... 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. To install the RAID driver: 1. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the installation. 3-12 Chapter 3: ...Software support Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP or later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a...