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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
P5VD2-VM SE specications summary ..................................................... x
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are connected with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
CommandMeans that you must type the command exactly as
shown.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iP5VD2VMS.ROM
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P5VD2-VM SE specications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/
ChipsetNorthbridge: VIA P4M900
Front side bus1066/800/533 MHz
Memory2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB unbufferred
- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for two (2)
hard disk devices
- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
conguration
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Q-Fan
MyLogo
(continued on the next page)
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P5VD2-VM SE specications summary
Rear panel1 x Parallel port
BIOS features4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
ManageabilityWOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Internal connectors2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Form FactoruATX from factor: 9.6 in x 7.0 in (24.5 cm x 17.8 cm)
Support CD contentsDevice drivers
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
ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3
1 x Primary IDE connector
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x CD-in connector
1 x 4-pin Speaker out connector
1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector
Chassis intrusion connector
System panel connector
ASUS PC Probe 2
ASUS Live Update utility
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Product
1
introduction
ASUS P5VD2-VM SE1-1
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.
Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-VM SE motherboard
Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Serial ATA signal cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
ASUS Superb Software Library CD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800
MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efcient
CPU in the world.
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Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support
This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® D dual-core
processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with copper
interconnect. Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated
L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel
is the most advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough
performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Intel®
65nm dual-core processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner,
lighter design without compromising performance.
®
’s 65nm process
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI
specications.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial
ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The onboard
VIA VT8237S chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD congurations for two
SATA 3Gb/s connectors.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication,
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB
1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
See pages 1-27 and 1-33 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface
at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker
systems. See page 1-30 for details.
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6-channel high denition audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio (High
Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192
KHz/ 24-bit audio output and jack-sensing feature! With CODEC, 6-channel audio
ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater
decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD when
the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy
a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-10 for details.
AS U S E Z Fl a sh
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before
loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a
oppy disk. See page 2-6 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation. See page 2-29 for
details.
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1.4 Before you proceed
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P5VD2-VM SE
P5VD2-VM SE Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate
that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below
shows the location of the onboard LED.
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P5VD2-VM SE
1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
1.5.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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17.8cm (7.0in)
CHA_FAN
USB56
24.5cm (9.6in)
F_PANEL
CPU_FAN
Super
I/O
AAFP
EATXPWR
SATA2
FLOPPY
VIA
VT8237S
VIA
P4M900
SATA1
PRI_IDE
USB78
CD
CLRTC
SB_PWR
SPEAKER
CHASSIS
SPDIF_OUT
®
LGA775
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
PCI1
PCI2
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
VGA
LAN1_USB12
USB34
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
Below:Mic In
Center:Line Out
Top:Line In
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
ATX12V
P5VD2-VM SE
PS2_USBPW
ALC662
LAN
Chip
1.5.3 P5VD2-VM SE Motherboard layout
Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors
and internal connectors.
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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P5VD2-VM SE
P5VD2-VM SE CPU Socket 775
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® D processor in the 775-land
package.
•
Your boxed Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® D LGA775
processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU,
fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match
the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the
socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately
if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket
pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if
the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
•
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting
from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect
removal of the PnP cap.
1.6.1 Installling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
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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
A
Load lever
B
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 forenger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
PnP Cap
This side of the cam box
should face you.
B
A
Load plate
5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making sure
that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left corner
of the socket. The socket
alignment key should t into
the CPU notch.
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Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
6. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
B
The CPU ts 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
Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use
the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in
the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
®
• Installing Windows
• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.
com/info/hyperthreading.
XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
®
XP/2003
A
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Install an Intel
®
Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that supports
Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS
setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading
Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU
that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
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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
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make
sure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.
®
• Your Intel
design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that
a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Pentium® 4 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes
Fastener
Motherboard hole
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed
outward.
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2. Push down two fasteners at a time
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P5VD2-VM SE
P5VD2-VM SE CPU fan connector
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
in a diagonal sequence to secure
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable
to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable
from the connector on the
motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a
time in a diagonal sequence
to disengage the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
A
B
A
B
B
A
B
A
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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.)
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1.7 System memory
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P5VD2-VM SE
P5VD2-VM SE
240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
DIMM1
DIMM2
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
1.7.2 Memory congurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB
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compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualied Vendors List on the next page
for details.
system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.