Asus P5VDC-MX Installing an operating system, Support CD information, Running the support CD

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3.1Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• 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.

•Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

3.2Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

3.2.1Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is 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 ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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Contents Motherboard E2545 Revised Edition March Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup Software support Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideP5VDC-MX specifications summary Bios Page Product introduction Package contents Special featuresWelcome Onboard RAID solution Bit CPU supportDual-Core CPU AGP 8X supportInnovative Asus features CrashFree BiosAsus EZ Flash Bios Asus Q-Fan technologyBefore you proceed Onboard LEDPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout MX-P5VDCInstallling the CPU Central Processing Unit CPULoad plate Reboot the computer Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5VDC-MX CPU fan connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To disengage the heatsink Fan assembly from MotherboardNarrow end of the groove Memory Configurations System memoryOverview DDR Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors ListDDR400 Qualified Vendors List Micron MT46V32M8TG-5BC MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCBInstalling a DDR DIMMblue slots Removing a DDR DimmInstalling a DDR2 DIMMyellow slots Removing a DDR2 DimmInstalling an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardExpansion slots Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slots PCI Express x1 slotAGP slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcKeyboard power 3-pin Kbpwr USB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Primary/Secondary IDE connector 40-1 pin PRIIDE, Secide Serial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 Internal audio connectors 4-pin CD, AUXCPU and Chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan Digital Audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V EatxpwrGAME/MIDI port connector 16-1 pin Game USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Fpaudio Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin ChassisSystem panel connector 20-1 pin Fpanel System power LED Green 3-pin PledReset button Blue 2-pin Reset Hard disk drive activity Red 2-pin IdeledProduct introduction Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskAsus EZ Flash utility Copying the current Bios Afudos utilityUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityAsus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Bios menu screen Menu barNavigation keys Configuration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi-sector Transfer M AutoSystem Information JumperFree Configuration Overclock Mode AutoAdvanced menu USB Configuration USB 1.1 Ports Configuration EnabledUSB 2.0 Ports Enable Enable USB 2.0 Controller Mode HispeedCPU Configuration Bios Ehci Hand-Off EnabledRatio Cmos Setting Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledExecute Disable Function Disabled Hyper-Threading Technology DisabledNorthBridge Configuration ChipsetDram Frequency/Timing Configuration Dram Frequency AutoDram Timing Auto AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP 3.0 ModeAGP Fast Write Disabled Primary Graphics Adapter AGPSouthBridge Configuration Onboard LAN EnabledLAN Optional ROM Disabled AC’97 Audio Controller EnabledOnboard Devices Configuration Onboard Game Port Disabled Onboard Midi Port DisabledPCI Latency Timer PCI PnPPalette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesIRQ-xx assigned to PCI Device Power menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFHardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu Boot Device PriorityBoot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password SecurityUser Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check Setup Exit menuExit & Save Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Intel LGA775 CPU Install User’s Manual Make Disk menuManuals menu Make VIA Sata Driver DiskAsus Contact information RAID configurations Installing hard disks Installing Serial ATA Sata hard disksEntering VIA Tech RAID Bios Utility Create Array RAID 0 for performanceRAID 1 for data protection If you select N, the following confirmation message appears Creating a RAID driver disk