Welcome!. Asus P5VD2-VM, P5V-VM SE DH, MOTHERBOARD ULTRA P5V-VM, P5V-VM DH

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH motherboard

Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable

1 x Serial ATA signal cable

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables

1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories

Application CD

I/O shield

ASUS DH Remote (only for P5V-VM SE DH)

ASUS DH Remote Receiver (only for P5V-VM SE DH)

ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna (only for P5V-VM SE DH)

ASUS MP3-In Module (only for P5V-VM SE DH)

ASUS motherboard support CD

Documentation User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ® processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel ® Pentium ® D processor with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus

(FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology.

See page 1-10 for details.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Intel

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65nm Dual-Core CPU support

This motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4/Celeron ® D dual-core processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with copper interconnect. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated

L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel ® ’s 65nm process is the most advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Intel ®

65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. This motherboard also supports Intel ® next generation Core™2 Duo CPU. This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel ® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel ® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and enrgy-efficient CPUs in the world.

PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go

The motherboard built with JMicron JMB363 SATA controller supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back

I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices. See pages 1-28 and 1-31 for details.

Dual RAID solution

The onboard VIA VT8237A chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration for two SATA connectors, and JMicron JMB363 SATA controller also supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD.

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USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB

1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

See pages 1-25 and 1-34 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-32 for details.

6-channel high definition audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High

Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192

KHz/ 24-bit audio output and jack-sensing feature! With CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI segment to provide data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements.

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-9.


ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-38 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the

BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the

BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM SE DH special features

ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (Only for P5V-VM SE DH)

The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versitility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in either AP or wirelesss client mode.

Users will be able to play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from anywhere within range. The ASUS WiFi-AP

Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true replacement for tradition long distance telephone service.

WiFi-AP Solo is an on-board feature, which means that users will save the extra

WiFi-AP cost.


ASUS DH Remote™ (Only for P5V-VM SE DH)

The ASUS DH Remote™ is a convenient PC remote controller that gives users unprecedented control over their PCs from the comfort of their couches. With the touch of a button, users can instantly operate the following functions:

Power: Turns the computer on/off.

Quick Power: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode.

Noise Off: Reduces the noise coming from the computer.

EZ WiFi: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode but allowing

WiFi-AP Solo to still operate.

Full Screen: Puts the media application into full screen.

AP Launch: Launches the media application.

Media Control Zone: Controls the media application.

ASUS MP3-In™ (Only for P5V-VM SE DH)

A convenient interface between computers and MP3 players, the ASUS MP3-In™ feature enables MP3 players to connect to PC speakers even when the PC power is off, which means that users can enjoy the sound quality from PC speakers without additional stereo equipment cost. Please refer page 1-35 and ASUS MP3-

In™ quick installation guide for details.

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1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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Onboard LED

ON

Power

SB_PWR

OFF

Off


1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis


1.5.3 P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH Motherboard layout

• The WIFI connecotr and MP3IN connector are only for P5V-VM SE DH.

• USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-VM.


1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the

Intel ® Core™2 Duo/Pentium package.

® D/ Pentium ® 4/Celeron ® D processor in the 775-land

• Your boxed Intel ® Core™2 Duo/Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4/Celeron ® D LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1.6.1 Installling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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CPU Socket 775

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.


2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Load lever

A

PnP Cap

B

This side of the cam box should face you.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

Load plate

5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

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A

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6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

B

A

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

Notes on Intel

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Hyper-Threading Technology

• This motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology.

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003

Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

• Installing Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system.

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.

com/info/hyperthreading.

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1. Install an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that supports

Hyper-Threading Technology.

2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading

Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

3. Reboot the computer.


1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

• When you buy a boxed Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel ® -certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel ® Pentium ® 4 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

Fastener

Motherboard hole

Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.


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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

A B

A

B

B

A

B A

3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

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CPU fan connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.


1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_

FAN.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

A B

A

B A

B

B

A


4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.

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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

Narrow end of the groove


1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory

Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a

240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

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240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM1 DIMM2

1.7.2 Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2

DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.


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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-667 MHz capability

Size Vendor Model

512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E



256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3

256MB Qimonda

512MB Qimonda

1024MB Qimonda

HYB18T512160AF-3S

HYB18T512800AF3S

HYB18T512800AF3S

256MB Qimonda

512MB Qimonda

HYB18T5121608BF-3S

HYB18T512800BF3S

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6

512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5

1024MB Hynix

512MB Hynix

1024MB Hynix

HY5PS12821AFP-Y5

HY5PS12821AFP-Y4

HY5PS12821AFP-Y4

256MB ELPIDA

512MB ELPIDA

512MB A-DATA

512MB A-DATA

E2508AB-6E-E

E5108AE-6E-E

AD29608A8B-3EG

AD29608A8A-3EG

512MB crucial

1024MB crucial

1024MB crucial

1024MB Apacer

512MB Apacer

1024MB Apacer

Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

E5108AE-6E-E

AM4B5708GQJS7E

AM4B5708GQJS7E

512MB KINGMAX KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX

1024MB KINGMAX KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX

512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E

1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E

512MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6

1024MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6

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Brand Side(s) Component

N/A SS KVR667D2N5/512

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N/A

N/A

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SS

SS

KVR667D2N5/1G

KVR667D2E5/512

KVR667D2N5/256

SS

SS

DS

HYS64T32000HU-3S-A

HYS64T64000HU-3S-A

HYS64T128020HU-3S-A

SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B

SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B

DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B

SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6

DIMM support

A B

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6

DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6

SS

DS

DS

DS

SS

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SS

SS

HYMP564U64AP8-Y5

HYMP512U64AP8-Y5

HYMP564U64AP8-Y4

HYMP512U64AP8-Y4

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V V

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V V

V V

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EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E

EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E

V V

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M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 V V

M20AD5G3H316I1C52 V V

SS BL6464AA663.8FD

DS BL12864AA663.16FD

DS BL12864AL664.16FD

DS 78.01092.420

SS AU512E667C5KBGC

DS AU01GE667C5KBGC

SS KLCC28F-A8KB5

DS KLCD48F-A8KB5

SS TS64MLQ64V6J

DS TS128MLQ64V6J

SS JM367Q643A-6

DS JM388Q643A-6

Side(s): SS - Single-sided

DIMM support:

DS - Double-sided

A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into yellow slots as one pair of Single-channel memory configuration


DDR2-533 MHz capability

Size Vendor Model

256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E

512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37

1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT

256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.7

512MB Qimonda

1024MB Qimonda

2048MB Qimonda

256MB Qimonda

HYB18T512800AF37

HYB18T512800AF37

HYB18T1G800AF-3.7

HYB18T5121608BF-3.7

512MB Qimonda

1024MB Qimonda

512MB Hynix

1024MB Hynix

1024MB Hynix

512MB Hynix

1024MB Hynix

512MB ELPIDA

512MB ELPIDA

1024MB ELPIDA

HYB18T512800BF37

HYB18T512800BF37

HY5PS12821F-C4

HY5PS12821F-C4

HY5PS12821FP-C4

HY5PS12821AFP-C3

HY5PS12821AFP-C3

E5108AB-5C-E

E5108AB-5C-E

E5108AB-5C-E

256MB Apacer E5116AB-5C-E

512MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E

1024MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E

512MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK-37

1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN

256MB CENTURY K4T56083QF-GCD5

512MB CENTURY E5108AB-5C-E

512MB Aeneon AET93F370A

512MB Aeneon

1024MB Aeneon

1024MB Aeneon

AET93F370A

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AET93F370A

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N/A SS KVR533D2N4/256

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KVR533D2N4/1G

HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A

DIMM support

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V V

V V

V V

SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A V V

DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A V V

DS HYS64T256020HU-3.7-A V V

SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B V V

SS HYS64T64000GU-3.7-B

DS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A

SS

SS

DS

SS

SS

DS

HYMP564U648-C4

DS HYMP512U648-C4

DS HYMP512U648-C4

HYMP564U64AP8-C3

HYMP512U64AP8-C3

EBE51UD8ABFA-5C

EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E

EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

V V

SS

SS

78.81077.420

KLBC28F-A8EB4

DS KLBD48F-A8EB4

SS KLBC28F-A8KE4

DS KLBD48F-A8ME4

SS 25V6S8SSD5F4-K43

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SS

25V2H8EL5CB4-J43

AET660UD00-370A98Z

SS AET660UD00-370A98X

DS AET760UD00-370A98Z

DS AET760UD00-370A98S

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Side(s): SS - Single-sided

DIMM support:

DS - Double-sided

A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into yellow slots as one pair of Single-channel memory configuration


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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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DDR2 DIMM notch

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Unlocked retaining clip

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the

DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install

DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

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1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

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DDR2 DIMM notch

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.

The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

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2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.


1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See

Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard Function

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10

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12

13

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15

5

6

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System Timer

Keyboard Controller

Re-direct to IRQ#9

Communications Port (COM)*

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

Floppy Disk Controller

Printer Port (LPT1)*

System CMOS/Real Time Clock



PCI-E x1

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*

Numeric Data Processor

Primary IDE Channel

Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D

PCI slot 1

PCI slot 2

— shared

—

— —

— shared —

PCIe x1 slot* Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed

Onboard USB controller 1 shared —

Onboard USB controller 2



Onboard USB 2.0 controller

Onboard LAN

Onboard audio

Onboard VGA

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— shared —

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—

—

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— shared —

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— — shared —

— shared shared —

— shared shared —

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—

—

—

—

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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.


1.8.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI

Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI

Express x1 slot.

• PCI-E x1 and eSATA cannot be used simultaneously.

• See page 1-26 “4. PCI Express x 1 and External SATA jumper setting” for details.

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI

Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI

Express x16 slot.


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1.9 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins

2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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1 2

CLRTC

2 3

Normal

(Default)

CLEAR

Clear RTC RAM

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.

For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.


2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.

Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

1 2

KBPWR

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

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Keyboard power setting

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56,

USBPW78)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode

(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The

USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.

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USBPW34

USBPW12

3

2 2

1

1

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

2

USBPW56

USBPW78

2 3

USB device wake-up

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB


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• USB1 and USB2 ports are only for P5VD2-VM.

• For P5V-VM SE DH, USBPW12 jumper controls Wifi-AP Solo. Do not change the setting.

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

4. PCI Express x 1 and External SATA jumper setting

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express x 1 or the

External SATA function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to activate the PCI

Express x 1 function. Set this jumper to pin 2-3 (default) to activate External

SATA function.

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XSW4 XSW3 XSW2 XSW1

3

2 2

1

PCIEX1_SLOT

PCI-Express and External SATA setting

E_SATA,

(Default)


1.10 Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1 2 3 4

5

6

7

8

13 12 11 10 9

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link Speed LED

Status Description Status

OFF

ORANGE

BLINKING

No link

Linked

Data activity

OFF

ORANGE

GREEN

Description

10 Mbps connection

100 Mbps connection

1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

LAN port

4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Rear

Speaker Out.

6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In a 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center Speaker.

Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Port

Light Blue

Lime

Pink

Headset

2-channel

Line In

Headphone/Front

Microphone

4-channel

Surround

Front

Microphone

6-channel

Surround

Front

Center/Subwoofer


7. Antenna jack (Only for P5V-VM SE DH). This port is on the onboard wireless

LAN module that allows you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires.

Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to this jack.

8. WIFI-AP Solo LED indicator (Only for P5V-VM SE DH). The WIFI-AP Solo comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR). Refer to the ASUS WiFi-AP

Solo user guide.

9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (Only for P5VD2-VM). These two

4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

11. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor.

12. External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. To configure a RAID 0, a RAID 1, or a JBOD set, install an external

Serial ATA hard disk drive and an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to the

SATA connector labeled SATA_RAID1.

The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 1.5 and 3 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

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• Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA

BIOS setup during POST.

• If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set the

JMicron RAID controller item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section

“2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details.

• DO NOT insert a different connector to this port.

• DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured.

• PCI-E x1 and eSATA cannot be used simultaneously.

13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.


1.10.2 Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY

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PIN 1

Floppy disk drive connector


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2. Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [blue]; 40-1 pin

SEC_IDE [black])

The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables.

There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).

Drive jumper setting Cable connector

Single device Cable-Select or Master

Two devices Cable-Select

Master

Slave

Mode of device(s)

-

Master

Slave

Master

Slave

Black

Black

Gray

Black or gray

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the

Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

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IDE connectors

PIN 1


3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s hard disk drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can can create a RAID 0,

RAID 1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA VT8237A RAID controller.

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SATA2

SATA connectors SATA1

Important notes on Serial ATA

• The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) is available only if you are using Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP operation system.

• Install the Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows

Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA.

® XP Service

• Please refer to section “Onboard Devices Configuration” in the BIOS for details on SATA RAID configuration.

4. JMicron Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1)

This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a

Serial ATA hard disk drive, which you can combine with an external Serial

ATA hard disk drive, to configure for RAID via the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller.

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SATA_RAID1

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA RAID connector

Do not remove/unplug external SATA devices when running under RAID mode.


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 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN PWM

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CHA_FAN

Fan connectors

6. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.

Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

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SPDIF_OUT

®

Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.


7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• Use a PSU with a minimum power rating of 300 W on this motherboard.

Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

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ATX power connectors

GND

+12V DC

ATX12V

GND

+12V DC

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

PSON#

Ground

Ground

Ground

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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COM2

PIN 1

COM port connector

The Serial (COM) port module is purchased separately.


9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, MPEG card or modem.

CD

(Black)

AUX

(White)

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Ground Ground Ground Ground

Internal audio connectors

10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional

USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

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®

USB+5V USB_P6- USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8- USB_P8+ GND NC

USB56

1

USB78

1

USB 2.0 connectors

USB+5V USB_P5- USB_P5+ USB+5V USB_P7- USB_P7+

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

The USB module is purchased separately.


11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or legacy AC ‘97 audio standard.

Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

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AAFP

Analog front panel connector

• Use a chassis that provides a high-definition audio front panel audio

I/O to use the high-definition audio features.

• The default setting of this connector is legacy AC’97 audio, if you want to use the High-Definition (Azalia) audio features, set the Front Panel Support

Type in the BIOS to Azalia.

12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.

Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

CHASSIS

®

Chassis intrusion connector

ASUS P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH

Chassis Signal GN

(Default)

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13. MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red])

(Only for P5V-VM SE DH)

This connector is for the MP3-In module that allows you to connect your MP3 player to the speakers of the computer. For more information, refer to the

MP3-In™ quick installation guide for details.

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MP3IN

Ground Ground

MP3 connector

• The MP3-In module is bundled with the motherboard package.

Connect the cable to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy music from computer speakers even when the PC is turned off.

• Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-in connector.


14. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PANEL

PLED SPEAKER

Ground Ground

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System panel connector

IDE_LED RESET

PWRSW

* Requires an ATX power supply.

• System power LED (3-pin PLED)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.



This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.


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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic

Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.)

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2(Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.)

3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard

BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities.

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows to:

® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you

•

•

•

•

•

Save the current BIOS file

Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page

3-4 for the Utilities screen menu.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from the

Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.


4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download.

Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

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3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save.

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.


2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows ® desktop, then select My Computer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears.

e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start.

Windows ® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive.

c. Click Start, then select Run.

d. From the Open field, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.


2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing

<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk/USB flash disk, then restart the system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

(1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the

floppy disk drive or the USB port.

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC (4Mb)

Current ROM

BOARD: P5VD2-VM

VER: 0105

DATE: 09/13/06

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

PATH:

A:

B:

A:\

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Note

[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ

Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file is found. Then press <Enter>.

4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT32/16/12 format only.

• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!


2.1.4 Updating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS

Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to

P5VD2VM.BIN/P5VVMSEDH.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong

BIOS file.

2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

4. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility.

5. At the prompt, type

awdflash then press

<Enter>. The Award

BIOS Flash Utility screen appears.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

For NF-CK804-P5VD2-VM-00 DATE: 09/13/2006

Flash Type - Winbond W39V040C/FC (4Mb)

File Name to Program:

Message: Please input File Name!

6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press <Enter>.





File Name to Program: 0105.bin

Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)


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7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears.

8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file.






Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK

Write OK No Update Write Fail

Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!

Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!

9. The utility displays a

Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file.

Remove the floppy disk then press <F1> to restart the system.






Flashing Complete

Press <F1> to Continue

Write OK No Update Write Fail

F1 Reset


2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5VD2VM.ROM/P5VVMSEDH.ROM.

To use CrashFree BIOS2 feature on motherboards with onboard VGA, you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even when you reboot the system. Install a graphics card into the expansion slot before rebooting the computer to display BIOS recovery message.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted

BIOS file.



Floppy found!

Reading file “P5VD2VM.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.


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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.



When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted

BIOS file.



Floppy not found!

Checking for CD-ROM...

CD-ROM found!

Reading file “P5VD2VM.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.


2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your

BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.

Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing

<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the

Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and .


2-12

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar

Sub-menu items

Configuration fields General help

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A:

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

SATA 1

SATA 2

HDD SMART Monitoring

Installed Memory

Usable Memory

15 : 30 : 36

Mon, Mar 2 2006

[1.44M, 3.5 in.]

[ST321122A]

[ASUS CDS520/A]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[Disabled]

512MB

512MB

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the day, month, year and century.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item

ESC: Exit → ←: Select Menu

-/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

Legend bar

2.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

For changing the basic system configuration

For changing the advanced system settings

For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration

For changing the system boot configuration

For configuring options for special functions

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information.


2.2.3 Legend bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

Navigation Key

<F1>

<F5>

<Esc>

Left or Right arrow

Up or Down arrow

Page Down or – (minus)

Page Up or + (plus)

<Enter>

<F10>

Function

Displays the General Help screen

Loads setup default values

Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu

Selects the menu item to the left or right

Moves the highlight up or down between fields

Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field

Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field

Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field

Saves changes and exit

2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.

For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

2.2.6 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”


Welcome!. Asus P5VD2-VM, P5V-VM SE DH, MOTHERBOARD ULTRA P5V-VM, P5V-VM DH

1.1 Welcome!

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

Intel

65nm Dual-Core CPU support

PCI Express™ interface

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go

Dual RAID solution

USB 2.0 technology

S/PDIF digital sound ready

6-channel high definition audio

Gigabit LAN solution

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-Fan technology

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home for P5V-VM SE DH special features

ASUS WiFi-AP Solo (Only for P5V-VM SE DH)

ASUS DH Remote™ (Only for P5V-VM SE DH)

ASUS MP3-In™ (Only for P5V-VM SE DH)

1.4 Before you proceed

Onboard LED

1.5 Motherboard overview

1.5.1 Placement direction

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

1.5.3 P5VD2-VM/P5V-VM SE DH Motherboard layout

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Installling the CPU

Notes on Intel

Hyper-Threading Technology

1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

1.7.2 Memory configurations

Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-667 MHz capability

DDR2-533 MHz capability

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

1.8 Expansion slots

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

1.8.4 PCI slots

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot

1.9 Jumpers

1.10 Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

LAN port LED indications

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

1.10.2 Internal connectors

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

Installing ASUS Update

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk

2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

2.1.4 Updating the BIOS

2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

2.2 BIOS setup program

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

2.2.2 Menu bar

2.2.3 Legend bar

2.2.4 Menu items

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

2.2.6 Configuration fields

Key Features

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