Asus P5VD1-X User's Guide

MotherboardUser GuideP5VD1-X

xP5VD1-X Specifications SummaryCPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots Storage/RAID Audio LAN Overclocking Fe

5-10 Chapter 5: Software Support5.4.2 VIA RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in t

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-11RAID 0 for performance 1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>. The suppo

5-12 Chapter 5: Software SupportRAID 1 for data protection1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>. T

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-135.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP oper

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xi*Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice.P5VD1-X Specifications SummaryRear panel I/O Ports

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1Product IntroductionThis chapter describes the motherboard f e a t u r e s a n d t h e n e w t e c h n o l o g i e s it supports.

ASUS P5VD1-X MotherboardChapter Summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 P

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5VD1-X motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU This motherboard supports the latest

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 1-3Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contain

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS a

2Hardware InformationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It inc

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

ASUS P5VD1-X MotherboardChapter Summary2.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Mother

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware Information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutPANELP5VD1-X®CD AUXSuperI/O4MbBIOSCPU_FANFP_AUDIOAD1888GAMECLRTCPRI_IDEDDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pi

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware InformationP5VD1-X®P5VD1-X CPU Socket 7752.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboar

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-53. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware InformationThe CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending t

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-7Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware Information3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard l

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-92.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Mem

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware InformationDDR400 Qualified Vendors List(Continued on the next page) DIMM supportSize Vendo

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-11 DIMM supportSize Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware Information2.4.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-132.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware InformationIRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 used — — — — — — —PCI slot 2 — u

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-152.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-16PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCIe _ 4X PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCIe _ 4XAbit RX300SE-PCIEPassASUS EN6200GEPassRev. V1.0 Rev V1.00A(BIOS:

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-17PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCIe _ 4X PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCIe _ 4XMSI NX6600GT-TD128EPassASUS EN6600PassRev.V200 Rev V1.00A(BIOS:

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware Information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You c

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-192. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the co

ivContents2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ... 2-202.7.2 Internal connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware Information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel p

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-217. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware Information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided flopp

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-233. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables which are for Seria

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware Information4. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans o

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-256. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs f

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware Information7. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)These connector allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound so

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 2-279. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)This is an interface for the front panel cable that allows convenient

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware Information10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The sytem

3Powering UpThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

vContents4.4.2 USB Configuration ... 4-174.4.3 CPU Configuration ...

ASUS P5VD1-X MotherboardChapter Summary3.1 Starting up for the first time ... 3-13.2 Powerin

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that al

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering Up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000:1. Click the Start butt

4BIOS SetupT h i s c h a p t e r t e l l s h o w t o c h a n g e the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions

ASUS P5VD1-X MotherboardChapter Summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup progra

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basi

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setupd. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.e. Press <Enter>, then fo

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-34.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy dis

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS SetupWrite the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.5. The utility retur

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-54.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS SetupThe recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-7Installing ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2.

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS th

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-9Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility fro m t h

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-114.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system confi

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS SetupScroll bar Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitAdvanced Chipset s

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic sy

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE device

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-15PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mo

viiThis symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-17USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 function. Configuration op

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.3 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detect

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-194.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter>

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS SetupDRAM Frequency/Timing ConfigurationDRAM Frequency [Auto]Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MH

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-21AGP & P2P Bridge ConfigurationAGP 3.0 Mode [8x]Configuration options: [8x] [4x]AGP Fast Write [Enabled]Configuration opt

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSouthBridge VIA VT8237R ConfigurationPCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]OnBoard SATA-I

4-23 Chapter 4: BIOS SetupOnboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port. Configuration option

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-254.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power I

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.4 APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitSelec

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-274.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [48ºC/118.5ºF]MB Temperature [32ºC/89.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed [239

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS SetupVCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage o

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-294.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]AddOn ROM Disp

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-31If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select ItemEnter ChangeF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitUser Access Level [Full Access]All

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-33Exit & Save ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to

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5Software SupportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout

ASUS P5VD1-X MotherboardChapter summary5.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Inst

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportThe screen display and manuals option may not be the same for different operating system versions.5.2.4 Ma

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-55.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find

5-6 Chapter 5: Software SupportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technic

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-75.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through

5-8 Chapter 5: Software Support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After fla

ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-9If you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a fl