Asus P5VD2 VM - SE Motherboard - Micro ATX User manual

Motherboard
P5VD2-VM SE

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Contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
P5VD2-VM SE specications summary..................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features .............................................. 1-4
1.4 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview................................................................. 1-6
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-6
1.5.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-6
1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout ................................ 1-7
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-8
1.6.1 Installling the CPU .......................................................... 1-8
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................1-11
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 1-13
1.7 System memory ......................................................................... 1-15
1.7.1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-15
1.7.2 Memory congurations.................................................. 1-15
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-20
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-20
1.8 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 1-21
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-21
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-21
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 1-22
1.8.4 PCI slots........................................................................ 1-23
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 1-23
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 1-23
1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-24

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Contents
1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-26
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 1-26
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-28
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 2-5
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility...................................................... 2-6
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility-............................................................... 2-7
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility .................................... 2-10
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 2-12
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 2-13
2.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 2-13
2.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................. 2-13
2.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 2-14
2.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................ 2-14
2.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 2-14
2.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 2-14
2.2.8 Scroll bar....................................................................... 2-14
2.2.9 General help ................................................................. 2-14
2.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-15
2.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 2-15
2.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 2-15
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 2-15
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave
SATA1/SATA2 ............................................................... 2-16
2.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 2-17
2.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-18
2.4.1 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-18
2.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-20
2.4.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 2-21
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration.................................... 2-24
2.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-25

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Contents
2.5 Power menu................................................................................ 2-26
2.5.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 2-26
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 2-26
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 2-26
2.5.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 2-27
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-29
2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-30
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-30
2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-31
2.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-32
2.7 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-35
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 ............................................................. 3-6
3.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................ 3-6
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 3-7
3.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 3-8
3.3 RAID congurations .................................................................. 3-10
3.3.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 3-10
3.3.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks ..........................3-11
3.3.3 VIA® RAID conguration.................................................3-11
3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 3-15
3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 3-15
3.4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...................... 3-15

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are connected with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as
shown.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iP5VD2VMS.ROM

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P5VD2-VM SE specications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/
Pentium® 4/Celeron® D processors
Supports Intel EIST/EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset Northbridge: VIA P4M900
Southbridge: VIA VT8237S
Front side bus 1066/800/533 MHz
Memory 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB unbufferred
non-ECC DDR2 667/533/400 MHz memory modules
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16
1 x PCI Express x1
2 x PCI slots
VGA Integrated Graphics, up to 256MB shared memory
Support max. resolution to 1920 x 1440 (@75Hz)
Storage VIA VT8237S Southbridge supports:
- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for two (2)
hard disk devices
- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
conguration
Audio Realtek® ALC662 6-channel CODEC
LAN 10/100 LAN Controller
USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Special features ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Q-Fan
MyLogo
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P5VD2-VM SE specications summary
Rear panel 1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x COM port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
6-Channel Audio I/O ports
BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x Primary IDE connector
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x CD-in connector
1 x 4-pin Speaker out connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
Chassis intrusion connector
System panel connector
Form Factor uATX from factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.5 cm x 17.8 cm)
Support CD contents Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe 2
ASUS Live Update utility
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 1-1
1
Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5VD2-VM SE 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.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel®Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel®Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package. With the new Intel®Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800
MHz FSB, Intel®Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efcient
CPU in the world.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 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 I/O shield
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
ASUS Superb Software Library CD
Documentation User guide

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Intel®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.
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
specications.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial
ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The onboard
VIA VT8237S chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD congurations for two
SATA 3Gb/s connectors.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication,
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 1-27 and 1-33 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 1-30 for details.

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6-channel high denition audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High
Denition 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.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when
the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy
a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-10 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before
loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a
oppy disk. See page 2-6 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 efcient operation. See page 2-29 for
details.

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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.
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.
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P5VD2-VM SE
P5VD2-VM SE Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off

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P5VD2-VM SE
1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts 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.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout
17.8cm (7.0in)
CHA_FAN
USB56
24.5cm (9.6in)
F_PANEL
CPU_FAN
Super
I/O
AAFP
EATXPWR
SATA2
FLOPPY
VIA
VT8237S
VIA
P4M900
SATA1
PRI_IDE
USB78
CD CLRTC
SB_PWR
SPEAKER
CHASSIS
SPDIF_OUT
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LGA775
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
PCI1
PCI2
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
VGA
LAN1_USB12
USB34
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
Below:Mic In
Center:Line Out
Top:Line In
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
ATX12V
P5VD2-VM SE
PS2_USBPW
ALC662
LAN
Chip
Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors
and internal connectors.

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1.6.1 Installling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® D processor in the 775-land
package.
• 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.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
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P5VD2-VM SE
P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775