Asus P5RD1-V User Manual

MotherboardP5RD1-V

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VChapter summary5.1 Installing an operating system ...

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-15-15-15-15-1If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer,

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-35-35-35-35-35.2.35.2.35.2.35.2.35.2.3Utilities menuUtilities menuUtilities menuUtilitie

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-55-55-55-55-5Browse this CDBrowse this CDBrowse this CDBrowse this CDBrowse this CDDispl

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-75-75-75-75-75.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wiz

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-95-95-95-95-93. Click the RunRunRunRunRun button to perform a cable test.5.3.25.3.25.3.2

xixixixixiP5RD1-V specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUCPUCPUCPUCPUChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetFront Side BusFront Side BusFron

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-115-115-115-115-11S/PDIF optionS/PDIF optionS/PDIF optionS/PDIF optionS/PDIF optionThe S

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-135-135-135-135-135. When finished, the utility prompts the Realtek® EZ-connection dialo

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-155-155-155-155-15Rear panel audio ports function variationRear panel audio ports functi

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-175-175-175-175-175.4.15.4.15.4.15.4.15.4.1Installing hard disksInstalling hard disksIns

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V5-195-195-195-195-19Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size - sets the

xiixiixiixiixii*Specifications are subject to change without notice.P5RD1-V specifications summaryASUS SpecialASUS SpecialASUS SpecialASUS SpecialASUS

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ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPUfeatures and technologies that themotherboard supports.

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VChapter summaryAA.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ... A-1A.

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VA.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST)• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file tha

A-2A-2A-2A-2A-2Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features8. On the Power schemes P

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VA.2 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775

A-4A-4A-4A-4A-4Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

1ProductintroductionThis chapter describes the motherboardfeatures and the new technologiesit supports.

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ...

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V1-11-11-11-11-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUSThank y

1-21-21-21-21-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1:

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V1-31-31-31-31-3Onboard RAID solutionOnboard RAID solutionOnboard RAID solutionOnboard RAID

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2HardwareinformationThis chapter lists the hardware setupprocedures that you have to performwhen installing system components.It includes description

iiiiiiiiiiCopyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VChapter summary2.1 Before you proceed ...

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-12-12-12-12-1Onboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDThe motherboard come

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-32-32-32-32-32.2.32.2.32.2.32.2.32.2.3Motherboard layoutMotherboard layoutMotherboard la

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-52-52-52-52-5Internal connectorsInternal connectorsInternal connectorsInternal connector

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-72-72-72-72-73. Lift the load lever in the directionof the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-92-92-92-92-92.3.22.3.22.3.22.3.22.3.2Installing the CPU heatsink and fanInstalling the

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information .

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-112-112-112-112-112.3.32.3.32.3.32.3.32.3.3Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstal

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-132-132-132-132-132.4 System memory2.4.12.4.12.4.12.4.12.4.1OverviewOverviewOverviewOver

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-152-152-152-152-15 DIMM supportDIMM supportDIMM s

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-172-172-172-172-172.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion ca

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-192-192-192-192-192.5.42.5.42.5.42.5.42.5.4PCI slotsPCI slotsPCI slotsPCI slotsPCI slots

ivivivivivContents2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ... 2-182.5.4 PCI slots ...

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-212-212-212-212-212.2.2.2.2.USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,USB device wake-u

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-232-232-232-232-232.7 Connectors2.7.12.7.12.7.12.7.12.7.1Rear panel connectorsRear panel

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-252-252-252-252-252.2.2.2.2.IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-272-272-272-272-274.4.4.4.4.CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectorsCPU, Chassis, and Powe

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-292-292-292-292-297.7.7.7.7.ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)ATX power

vvvvvContents4.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and FourthIDE Master/Slave ... 4-154.3.5 System Informatio

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-312-312-312-312-3110.10.10.10.10.Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)Chassis in

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V2-332-332-332-332-3314.14.14.14.14.System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)System panel conne

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3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence, the vocal POST messages,and ways of shutting down thesystem.

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time...

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V3-13-13-13-13-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, repl

3-23-23-23-23-2Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the comp

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to changethe system settings through the BIOSSetup menus. Detailed descriptionsof the BIOS parameters are alsoprovid

viviviviviUsing the Virtual Cable Tester™ ... 5-95.4.3 Audio configurations ... 5-1

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ...

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-14-14-14-14-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to man

4-24-24-24-24-2Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupWindows® 2000 environmentTo cr

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-34-34-34-34-3The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOSfile.3.

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-54-54-54-54-54.1.34.1.34.1.34.1.34.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

4-64-64-64-64-6Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupThe recovered BIOS may not be

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-74-74-74-74-74.1.44.1.44.1.44.1.44.1.4ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ

4-84-84-84-84-8Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateInstalli

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-94-94-94-94-93. Select the ASUS FTP sitenearest you to avoid networktraffic, or click Au

viiviiviiviiviiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statemen

4-104-104-104-104-10Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-114-114-114-114-114.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmwar

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-134-134-134-134-13System Time [11:10:19]System Date [Thu

4-144-144-144-144-14Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you ent

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-154-154-154-154-154.3.44.3.44.3.44.3.44.3.4Primary, Secondary, Third and FourthPrimary,

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-174-174-174-174-174.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the setti

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-194-194-194-194-19PCI Express Frequency [100]PCI Express Frequency [100]PCI Express Freq

viiiviiiviiiviiiviiiSafety informationElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safety•To prevent electrical shoc

4-204-204-204-204-20Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupOverclock Options [Overcl

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-214-214-214-214-21POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]POST Che

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-234-234-234-234-23Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]Enhanced C1 Contro

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-254-254-254-254-25UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB]UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB]UMA Frame Buff

4-264-264-264-264-26Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupVideo Display Devices [Au

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-274-274-274-274-274.4.64.4.64.4.64.4.64.4.6Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices

4-284-284-284-284-28Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupPlug and Play O/S [No]Plu

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-294-294-294-294-294.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings fo

ixixixixixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing andconfiguring the motherboard.How this guide is organized

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-314-314-314-314-31Power On By External Modems [Disabled]Power On By External Modems [Dis

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-334-334-334-334-334.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot o

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ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-354-354-354-354-35If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS

4-364-364-364-364-36Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supe

ASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-VASUS P5RD1-V4-374-374-374-374-37Clear User PasswordClear User PasswordClear User PasswordClear User Pa

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5SoftwaresupportThis chapter describes the contentsof the support CD that comes withthe motherboard package.