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... 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Exit menu 2-37 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 v
... 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Exit menu 2-37 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 v
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xi P5VDC-X specifications summary Internal connectors Form factor Support CD contents 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5VDC-X specifications summary Internal connectors Form factor Support CD contents 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio-in connector CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The ...
Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The ...
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..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS P5VDC-X 1-21 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority...
..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS P5VDC-X 1-21 shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority...
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... 3. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive.... The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click...
... 3. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive.... The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click...
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Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). ... this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). ... this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
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ASUS P5VDC-X 3-3 VIA Ethernet Driver Installs the VIA Ethernet driver. VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs the VIA Chipset HyperionPro driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ADI Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI Audio driver and application.
ASUS P5VDC-X 3-3 VIA Ethernet Driver Installs the VIA Ethernet driver. VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs the VIA Chipset HyperionPro driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ADI Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI Audio driver and application.
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...DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan ...and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. View the online help for details. ADOBE Acrobat...
...DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan ...and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. View the online help for details. ADOBE Acrobat...