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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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... may cause you may need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion...
... may cause you may need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - - ASUS P5VDC-X 1-21 shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared...
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...the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save...the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the ...
...the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save...the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the ...
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... this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and ...hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. The contents ...
... this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and ...hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. The contents ...
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Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI Audio driver and application. VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs the VIA Chipset HyperionPro driver. VIA Ethernet Driver Installs the VIA Ethernet 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. ASUS P5VDC-X 3-3
Install the necessary drivers to install the ADI Audio driver and application. VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs the VIA Chipset HyperionPro driver. VIA Ethernet Driver Installs the VIA Ethernet 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. ASUS P5VDC-X 3-3
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... Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. See page 2-8 for detailed information. View the... online help for details. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS ...
... Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. See page 2-8 for detailed information. View the... online help for details. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS ...