Motherboard P5VD2-VM SE
E2950 First Edition V1 July 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK 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 purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................ viii P5VD2-VM SE specifications summary...................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!............................
Contents 1.10 Connectors.................................................................................. 1-26 1.10.1 1.10.2 Rear panel connectors................................................... 1-26 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.
Contents 2.5 Power menu................................................................................. 2-26 2.5.1 Suspend Mode............................................................... 2-26 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support........................................................ 2-26 2.5.2 2.5.4 2.6 2.5.5 APM Configuration......................................................... 2-27 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 2-29 Boot menu...............................
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.
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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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.
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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P5VD2-VM SE specifications 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 ma
P5VD2-VM SE specifications 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.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
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.
6-channel high definition audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output and jack-sensing feature! With CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. 1.3.
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.
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout 17.8cm (7.0in) USB34 CPU_FAN VIA P4M900 LAN1_USB12 Top:Line In LAN Chip Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CHA_FAN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 24.5cm (9.
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. 1.6.1 • 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.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever PnP Cap A B This side of the cam box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper‑Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ® • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
2. 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B B A B A A B When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DIMM1 DIMM2 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5VD2-VM SE P5VD2-VM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 1.7.
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor SS/DS Chip No. DIMM support Part No.
DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor SS/DS Chip No. DIMM support Part No.
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor SS/DS Chip No. DIMM support Part No.
DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor SS/DS Chip No. DIMM support Part No.
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. 3. 2 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.
1.9 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. Keyboard / USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and the USB device wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or using a USB device. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 1. 2. 3. 10 9 8 7 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100 connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications 100M LED Status OFF ORANGE BLINKING 4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor. 10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
1.10.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5VD2-VM SE FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [blue]) The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA VT8237S RAID controller. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations. See section “3.2.5 Manuals menu”.
5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use a PSU with a minimum power rating of 300 W on this motherboard.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5VD2-VM SE USB56 P5VD2-VM SE USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ® USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC 9.
10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or legacy AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL HDLED+ HDLEDGround Reset NC ® P5VD2-VM SE HD LED RESET P5VD2-VM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) • • This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 4.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5VD2-VM SE 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail of all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. 3. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
2.1.2 1. Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format.
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5VD2VMS.ROM.
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 2. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1.2 MB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
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 /iP5VD2VMS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check .......... Erasing flash ........ done Writing flash ........ done Verifying flash ......
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
2.2.1 Menu items Main BIOS menu screen Menu bar Advanced Configuration fields Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/05/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 General help [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure the System Time.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/05/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
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. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/05/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave SATA1/SATA2 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE/SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device item, then press to display the IDE/SATA device information.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.
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 can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP +- Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports] The following item appears only when the USB 1.1 Controller is set to [Enabled]. USB 2.0 Ports Enabled [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controllers. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Configured advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz Frequency :2933MHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1: Cache L2: : 16 KB : 256 KB Cache L3: : 0 KB This should be enabled in order to boot legacy OSes unable to support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
DRAM Timing [Auto] When this item is set to [Auto], [Turbo], or [Ultra], the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect), Turbo, or Ultra. When set to [Manual], you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters. The Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Turbo] [Ultra] The following items appear when the DRAM Timing item is set to [Manual]. DRAM CAS# Latency [4] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available.
AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration V-Link mode selection V-Link 8X Supported V-Link Data 2X Support Select V-Link Mode [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] V-Link mode selection [Auto] Allows selection of the V-Link mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the V-Link 8X mode.
LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or set to [Auto] the high-definition audio CODEC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
2.5.4 Main APM Configuration Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Power Management/APM Restore on AC Power Loss [Enabled] [Power Off] Select Disable Or Enable APM.
Wake-Up Key [Any Key] Allows you to use any key or specific keys to turn on the system. This item becomes user-configuration when you set the Power On By KBC item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Any Key] [Specific Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [47ºC/116.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed [4354RPM] [Disabled] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.344V] [ 3.280V] [ 5.184V] [11.668V] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard temperature. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system.
2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
3.2.2 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 4 in 1 Chipset Driver Installs the VIA 4 in 1 chipset Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio controller and application. VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver Installs the VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Display Driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-7 for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.
You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. You can also download the utility by clicking the Security tab. Anti-Virus Utility Download Allows you to choose the language version and download the anti-virus application from the website. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software.
Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.
3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the VIA® VT8237S RAID controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. 3.3.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
3.3.2 Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables.
Create Array From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array then press . The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the screen are replaced with create array menu options. VIA Tech. VT8251 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 1.
4. 5. 6. Press to confirm or to return to the configuration options. If you selected , proceed to step 9. Select Select Disk Drives, then press . Use arrow keys to select disk drive, then press to mark selected drive. An asterisk appears before a selected drive. Select Block Size, then press to set array block size. A list of valid array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu. TIP: For server systems, use of a lower array block size is recommended.
3. 4. From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If you want to auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip to step 6. Select Auto Setup for Data Security and press . The following confirmation message appears. Auto create array will destroy all data on disks, Continue? (Y/N) 5. 6. 7. Press to confirm or to return to the configuration options.
3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver. 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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