Asus EAX800 Specifications

MotherboardP5VDC-X

xP5VDC-X specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots Sto

xi1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power

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1-1ASUS P5VDC-X1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.1 Welcome!T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® P 5 V D C - X m o t h e r b o a r d !The m

1-3ASUS P5VDC-XIntel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® dual-core processors built on the 65-

1-4Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS

1-5ASUS P5VDC-XOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-o

1-6Chapter 1: Hardware information Below:Mic InCenter:Line OutTop:Line In P5VDC-XR1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study t

1-7ASUS P5VDC-X1.5.3 Motherboard layoutDDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (128 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A1 (128 bit,240-pin module)D

iiCopyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.6.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, m

1-9ASUS P5VDC-X3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º a

1-10Chapter 1: Hardware information 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.ABThe CPU fits in

1-11ASUS P5VDC-X1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® Pentium® 4 /Pentium® D LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink an

1-12Chapter 1: Hardware information Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this conn

1-13ASUS P5VDC-X1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector

1-14Chapter 1: Hardware information 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orie

1-15ASUS P5VDC-X1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) and two 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memo

1-16Chapter 1: Hardware information DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors ListDDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida

1-17ASUS P5VDC-XLegend:A - supports one module inserted in any blue slot.B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both of the blue slots.SS

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18Chapter 1: Hardware information 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly s

1-19ASUS P5VDC-X1.7.5 Installing a DDR2 DIMMUnplug the power supply before inserting or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so c

1-20Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

1-21ASUS P5VDC-XStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Re-direct to IRQ#

1-22Chapter 1: Hardware information 1.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

1-23ASUS P5VDC-XVGA Qualified Vendors List (PCIe x4 mode) PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version ASUS EAX300 - ASUS EAX300SE/T Rev. V1.01 AS

1-24Chapter 1: Hardware information Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cau

1-25ASUS P5VDC-X• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the

1-26Chapter 1: Hardware information 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out por

1-27ASUS P5VDC-X8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.9. USB 2.0 p

ivContents1.10 Connectors ... 1-261.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...

1-28Chapter 1: Hardware information 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable

1-29ASUS P5VDC-X3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black])These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA har

1-30Chapter 1: Hardware information 4. CPU, Chassis and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support

1-31ASUS P5VDC-XThe USB module is purchased separately.6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78_WIFI)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect

1-32Chapter 1: Hardware information 8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs

1-33ASUS P5VDC-X• System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this co

1-34Chapter 1: Hardware information

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-12BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS para

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-3d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.e. Press <Enter>, then follow scr

vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-292.5.1 Suspend Mode ...

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.A:\&g

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS fil

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-7The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the late

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Inter

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windo

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSystem Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 3/21/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master :[ST32

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

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

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-152.3.4 Primary, Secondary Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE MasterWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-172.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when cha

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupFSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz FSB

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-19The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.2.

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupBIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuratio

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-212.4.3 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Scree

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.4 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-23DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Timing [Auto]DRAM BUS selection [Auto]DRAM Clock/Timing ConfigurationIf you select the option of DRAM

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAGP 2.0 Mode [4x]AGP Fast Write [Enabled]AGP Aperture Size [128MB]Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express]AGP & P2

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-25V-Link mode selection [Auto]V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled]V-Link Data 2X Support [Disabled]V-Link & PCI Bus ConfigurationI

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup* Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] RAID BIOS Execute [Enabled]OnBoard LAN [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-272.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitC

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-292.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.5 APM ConfigurationConfigure CPU. Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-31Resume On KB [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitHardw

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-332.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

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

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-35If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” fo

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS P5VDC-X 2-37 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to s

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

ASUS P5VDC-X 3-13Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Chapter 3: Software support3-2If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the

ASUS P5VDC-X 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

Chapter 3: Software support3-43.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC

ASUS P5VDC-X 3-53.2.4 Make diskThe Utilities menu shows you to make a RAID driver disk.VIA RAID DriverAllows you to create a VT8237A 32/64bit RAID dr

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

Chapter 3: Software support3-63.2.4 Manuals menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of t

ASUS P5VDC-X 3-73.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the

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