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    Motherboard P5V800-MX[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2005 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 P5V800-MX [...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-24 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 .......................[...]

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    v v v v v Contents 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ........................ 2-26 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ......................................... 2-27 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ................................ 2-27 2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-27 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................[...]

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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 P5V800-MX specifications summary (continued on the next page) 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 [...]

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    xi xi xi xi xi *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5V800-MX specifications summary Industry standard Industry standard Industry standard Industry standard Industry standard Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors[...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 increase[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 un[...]

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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 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 [...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 21.8cm (8.6in) PCI1 P5V800-MX 4Mb BIOS AD1986A USBPW56 USBPW78 CHA_FAN USB56 24.5cm (9.6in) PCI2 AGP P ANEL A TX12V CPU_FAN Super [...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 LGA775 pr[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ® P5V800-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 error[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 [...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbu[...]

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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 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Si[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the soc[...]

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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 1.8 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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 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 interrup[...]

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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 1.8.4 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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 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, tim[...]

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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 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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 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).[...]

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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 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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 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[...]

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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 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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 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-[...]

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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 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow yo[...]

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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 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio [...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 1-31 1-31 1-31 1-31 1-31 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 suppo[...]

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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[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 B[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 /iP5V800MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All right[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 th[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 Updatin[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 motherb[...]

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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 Main For changing the basic system configuration Advance[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 [...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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. JumperFre[...]

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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 Spread Spectrum [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disa[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Spe[...]

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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 The following item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function or Hyper-Threading. Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Di[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 F[...]

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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 P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration * Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] * LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN Optional ROM [Disabled] * High Definition Audio [Enabl[...]

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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 Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Game port. Configuration o[...]

  • Page 69

    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 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 devic[...]

  • Page 70

    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 Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Config[...]

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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 2.5.6 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 [381[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in [...]

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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 2.6.2 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 [Enabl[...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [For[...]

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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 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor [...]

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    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration op[...]

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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 & 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 [...]

  • Page 79

    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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[...]

  • Page 81

    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 C[...]

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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[...]

  • Page 83

    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 VT8251 32/64bit RAID Driver Disk Make VIA VT8251 32/64bit RAID Driver Disk Make VIA[...]

  • Page 84

    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[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 [...]

  • Page 86

    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[...]

  • Page 87

    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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[...]

  • Page 88

    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[...]

  • Page 89

    ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-MX ASUS P5V800-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 D[...]

  • Page 90

    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 operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. T[...]