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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support
Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety Electrical safety
Operation safetyOperation safety Operation safety
About this guide
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized How this guide is organized
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Typography
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide
P5VDC-MX specifications summary
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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1.1 Welcome!
1.2 Package contents
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
1.3.11.3.1
1.3 Special features
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Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard LED Onboard LED
P5VDC-MX Onboard LED
1.4 Before you proceed
SB_PWR
1.5 Motherboard overview
1.5.31.5.3
ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-71-7
1-71-7 1-7
1.5.31.5.3 1.5.3 Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
LAN_USB12
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Pentium
4/Intel
Pentium
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel
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Notes on IntelNotes on Intel
Notes on IntelNotes on Intel Notes on Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology
Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology
1.6.21.6.2
1.6.21.6.2 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling the CPU heatsink and fan
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1.7 System memory
1.7.31.7.3
DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors ListDDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List
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1-161-16 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction
DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListDDR400 Qualified Vendors List
ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-171-17
1-171-17 1-17
DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListDDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List
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1.7.41.7.4
1.7.41.7.4 1.7.4 Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots)Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots)
1.7.51.7.5
Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots)Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots)
1.7.51.7.5 1.7.5 Removing a DDR DIMMRemoving a DDR DIMM
1.7.71.7.7
1.7.61.7.6
1.7.71.7.7 1.7.7 Removing a DDR2 DIMMRemoving a DDR2 DIMM
Removing a DDR2 DIMMRemoving a DDR2 DIMM Removing a DDR2 DIMM
1.7.61.7.6 1.7.6 Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots)Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots)
1.8 Expansion slots
1.8.31.8.3
ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-211-21
1-211-21 1-21
1.8.31.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments
* The PCIe x1 slot does not need IRQ assignment.
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1.9 Jumpers
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1.10 Connectors
1.10.11.10.1
LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications
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1.10.21.10.2
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
1.10.21.10.2 1.10.2 Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors Internal connectors
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BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
2.1.12.1.1
Windows
2.1.12.1.1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk
2.1.22.1.2
2.1.22.1.2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility
ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility
2.1.32.1.3
2.1.32.1.3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility
Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS
AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility
Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS
Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file
Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file
2.1.42.1.4
2.1.42.1.4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
2.1.52.1.5
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update
2.1.52.1.5 2.1.5 ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility
Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
2.2 BIOS setup program
2.2.22.2.2
2.2.12.2.1
2.2.32.2.3
2.2.22.2.2 2.2.2 Menu barMenu bar
Menu barMenu bar Menu bar
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2.3 Main menu
2.3.42.3.4
2.3.42.3.4 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlavePrimary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Type [Auto]Type [Auto]
2.3.52.3.5
2.3.52.3.5 2.3.5 System InformationSystem Information
System InformationSystem Information System Information
2.4 Advanced menu
2.4.12.4.1
Overclock Mode [Auto]Overclock Mode [Auto]
2.4.12.4.1 2.4.1 JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration
JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration JumperFree Configuration
2.4.22.4.2
2.4.22.4.2 2.4.2 USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration USB Configuration
2.4.32.4.3
2.4.32.4.3 2.4.3 CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration CPU Configuration
2.4.42.4.4
2.4.42.4.4 2.4.4 ChipsetChipset
ChipsetChipset Chipset
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2.4.52.4.5
2.4.52.4.5 2.4.5 Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration
Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration
2.4.62.4.6
2.4.62.4.6 2.4.6 PCI PnPPCI PnP
PCI PnPPCI PnP PCI PnP
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2.5 Power menu
2.5.52.5.5
2.5.52.5.5 2.5.5 APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration APM Configuration
2.5.62.5.6
2.5.62.5.6 2.5.6 Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor Hardware Monitor
2.6 Boot menu
2.6.12.6.1
2.6.12.6.1 2.6.1 Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority Boot Device Priority
2.6.22.6.2
2.6.22.6.2 2.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration
2.6.32.6.3
2.6.32.6.3 2.6.3 SecuritySecurity
Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password
SecuritySecurity Security
Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password
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]
Clear User PasswordClear User Password
Change User PasswordChange User Password
Change User PasswordChange User Password Change User Password
2.7 Exit menu
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3.1 Installing an operating system
3.2 Support CD information
3.2.13.2.1
3.2.13.2.1 3.2.1 Running the support CDRunning the support CD
Running the support CDRunning the support CD Running the support CD
3.2.23.2.2
3.2.23.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menuDrivers menu
Drivers menuDrivers menu Drivers menu
3.2.33.2.3
3.2.33.2.3 3.2.3 Utilities menuUtilities menu
Utilities menuUtilities menu Utilities menu
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3.3 RAID configurations
(Data striping)
(Spanning)
data mirroring
data striping
3.3.13.3.1
3.3.13.3.1 3.3.1 Installing hard disksInstalling hard disks
Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS UtilityEntering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility
Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disksInstalling Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks
Installing hard disksInstalling hard disks Installing hard disks
Create ArrayCreate Array
RAID 0 for performanceRAID 0 for performance
Create ArrayCreate Array Create Array
RAID 0 for performanceRAID 0 for performance RAID 0 for performance
RAID 1 for data protectionRAID 1 for data protection
RAID 1 for data protectionRAID 1 for data protection RAID 1 for data protection
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3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk
