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...in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E2545 Revised Edition V2 March 2006 Copyright...
...in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E2545 Revised Edition V2 March 2006 Copyright...
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... 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
... 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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... adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. This symbol of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. vii...
... adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. This symbol of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. vii...
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... support CD that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
... support CD that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
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... linked with a plus sign (+) Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take...
... linked with a plus sign (+) Example: Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take...
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... Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage Overclock Mode [Manual] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. A u t o - The value of the preset overclocking configuration options: M a n u a l - Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the system. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-17 Use the < + > and < - > keys to...
... Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage Overclock Mode [Manual] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. A u t o - The value of the preset overclocking configuration options: M a n u a l - Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the system. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-17 Use the < + > and < - > keys to...
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... DDR2 memory modules: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] DRAM Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following items only appear when the DRAM Timing item is set to Command (Trcd) [4T] Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-21 DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM...] [18T] [19T] [20T] REF to ACT/REF to REF (Trfc) [25T] Configuration options: [24T] [25T] [26T] [27T] [28T] [29T] [30T] [31T] [32T] ~ [39T] Active to [Manual].
... DDR2 memory modules: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] DRAM Timing [Auto] Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] The following items only appear when the DRAM Timing item is set to Command (Trcd) [4T] Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-21 DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM...] [18T] [19T] [20T] REF to ACT/REF to REF (Trfc) [25T] Configuration options: [24T] [25T] [26T] [27T] [28T] [29T] [30T] [31T] [32T] ~ [39T] Active to [Manual].
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... item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Intel LGA775 CPU Install User's Manual Allows you to open the Intel® LGA775 CPU installation guide. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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. Install the Adobe®...
... item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Intel LGA775 CPU Install User's Manual Allows you to open the Intel® LGA775 CPU installation guide. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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. Install the Adobe®...
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... for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on each drive. The following menu options will appear. See section "3.2.4 Manuals menu". 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. For...
... for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on each drive. The following menu options will appear. See section "3.2.4 Manuals menu". 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. For...
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... VIA RAID controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status ↑,↓ : Move to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting A u t o S e t u p f o r P e r f o r m a n c e or manually configure the RAID array for stripped sets. The following confirmation message appears. The main menu items on disks, Continue? (Y/N) ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-9 The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu. VIA Tech.
... VIA RAID controller F1 : View Array/Disk Status ↑,↓ : Move to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting A u t o S e t u p f o r P e r f o r m a n c e or manually configure the RAID array for stripped sets. The following confirmation message appears. The main menu items on disks, Continue? (Y/N) ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-9 The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu. VIA Tech.
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... the RAID array by selecting A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. Auto create array will be destroyed. The following inquiry appears: Save the data on disks, Continue? (Y/N) 5. Duplicating... If...t e P r o c e s s and press to setup hard disk for data protection Press Yes(Y) to mirror after creation? (Y/N) 8. Press to go back to the configuration options. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-11 Select S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e s, then press . An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. Press to confirm or to ...
... the RAID array by selecting A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. Auto create array will be destroyed. The following inquiry appears: Save the data on disks, Continue? (Y/N) 5. Duplicating... If...t e P r o c e s s and press to setup hard disk for data protection Press Yes(Y) to mirror after creation? (Y/N) 8. Press to go back to the configuration options. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-11 Select S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e s, then press . An asterisk appears before a selected drive. 7. Press to confirm or to ...