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    Motherboard P5VDC-MX[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purpos[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii P5VDC-MX s[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents 1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-23 1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors ...............................[...]

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    v v v v v Contents 2.4.6 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-25 2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-27 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] .......................................... 2-27 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ........................ 2-27 2.5.3 ACPI 2[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ?[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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 d[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter[...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DAN[...]

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    x x x x x P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA Storage Storage Storage Storage Storag[...]

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    xi xi xi xi xi *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability USB USB USB USB USB Internal I/O Internal I/O Internal I/O Internal I/O Internal I/O connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors Form Factor Fo[...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® [...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 64-bit CPU support 64-bit CPU support 64-bit CPU support 64-bit CPU support 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased pro[...]

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    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS [...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED 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 [...]

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    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction P5VDC-MX ® 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[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PCI1 P5VDC-MX 4Mb BIOS ALC653 USBPW56 USBPW78 CHA_FAN USB56 24.5cm (9.6in) PCI2 AGP P ANEL A TX12V CPU_FAN Super I/O FP_[...]

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    1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU sock[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 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). To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remo[...]

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    1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 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! 6. Close the[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Pentium ® D L[...]

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    1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX CPU fan connector CPU_F AN GND CPU F AN PWR CPU F AN IN CPU F AN PWM Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors [...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and f[...]

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    1-14 1-14 1-14 1-14 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point o[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and two 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently t[...]

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    1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List Legen[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor V[...]

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    1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots)[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1.7.7 1.7.7 1.7.7 1.7.7 1.7.7 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove t[...]

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    1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. [...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt ass[...]

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    1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards [...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1.9 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 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, an[...]

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    1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This [...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2[...]

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    1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk dri[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Primary/Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, Primary/Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, Primary/Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, Primary/Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, Primary/Secondary IDE connector (40-[...]

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    1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, [...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin C[...]

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    1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-31 1-31 1-31 1-31 1-31 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Conne[...]

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    1-32 1-32 1-32 1-32 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) F[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-33 1-33 1-33 1-33 1-33 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports s[...]

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    1-34 1-34 1-34 1-34 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2 BIOS setup 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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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates t[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS f[...]

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    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the upda[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights rese[...]

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto rec[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 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. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the sup[...]

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    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the[...]

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS throug[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 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,[...]

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    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main M a i n For changing the basic system configuration Adva[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other items[...]

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] System Time [xx:xx:xx[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS[...]

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto][...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Con[...]

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [D[...]

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Dis[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Freque[...]

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Su[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration * Serial ATA Controller [SATA] * Onboard LAN [Enabled] LAN Optional ROM [Disabled] * AC’97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Seria[...]

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    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Ser[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, a[...]

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    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the car[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 2.5[...]

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    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Resume On[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Vol[...]

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    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM[...]

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 Securi[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Le[...]

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    2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure t[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes t[...]

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    2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETU[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA VT8251 Chipse[...]

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    3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard sup[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Make VIA SATA Drive[...]

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    3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact C[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the s[...]

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    3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on Serial A[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 Create Array Create Array Create Array Create Array Create Array From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array Create Array Create Array Create Array Create Array then press <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> [...]

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    3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to select. 7. Select Start Create Process Start Create Process Start Create Process Start Create Process Start Crea[...]

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    ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX ASUS P5VDC-MX 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 8. If you select <Y> the utility will duplicate your data. Press <Y> anytime if you want to exit the duplication process. 3. From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security Auto Setup for Data S[...]

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    3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP or later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RA[...]