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  • Page 1 P5VDC-MX...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ... 1-2 Package contents ... 1-2 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ... 1-4 Before you proceed ... 1-5 Motherboard overview ... 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction ... 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes ... 1-6 1.5.3...
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ... 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ... 2-8 BIOS setup program ... 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 2-12 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 Utilities menu ... 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu ... 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu ... 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ... 3-6 RAID configurations ... 3-7 3.3.1 Installing hard disks ... 3-8 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 3-12 v v v v v...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 9 Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 10: P5Vdc-Mx Specifications Summary

    S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s ASUS EZ Flash S p e c i a l F e a t u r e s...
  • Page 11 ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x i x i x i x i x i...
  • Page 12 x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X Product...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 15 64-bit CPU support 64-bit CPU support 64-bit CPU support 64-bit CPU support 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.

  • Page 16: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity •...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 19: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 LGA775 USB34 ATX12V USBPW12 USBPW34 CHA_FAN LAN_USB12 Top:Line In RTL8201CL Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX1 PCIEX1 ALC653 SPDIF_OUT FP_AUDIO SB_PWR PCI1...

  • Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 21 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 22 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Notes on Intel Notes on Intel...

  • Page 23: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Pentium ®...
  • Page 24 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ®...

  • Page 25: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled...
  • Page 26 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1 - 1 4 1 - 1 4 1 - 1 4 1 - 1 4...

  • Page 27: System Memory

    System memory 1.7.1 1.7.1 Overview Overview 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and two 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

  • Page 28: Ddr Qualified Vendors List

    1.7.3 1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List DDR Qualified Vendors List DDR Qualified Vendors List Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List...
  • Page 29 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List S i z e S i z e S i z e S i z e S i z e V e n d o r V e n d o r V e n d o r...

  • Page 30: Installing A Ddr Dimm(Blue Slots)

    1.7.4 1.7.4 Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.

  • Page 31: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm(Yellow Slots)

    1.7.6 1.7.6 Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots) Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots) 1.7.6 1.7.6 1.7.6 Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots) Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots) Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots) Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.

  • Page 32: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 33: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n...

  • Page 34: Pci Slots

    1.8.4 1.8.4 PCI slots PCI slots 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

  • Page 35: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C )

  • Page 36: Keyboard Power Setting 3 Pin

    2 . 2 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R )

  • Page 37: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .

  • Page 38: Internal Connectors

    Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration P o r t P o r t...
  • Page 39 2 . 2 . P r i m a r y / S e c o n d a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , P r i m a r y / S e c o n d a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , P r i m a r y / S e c o n d a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E , P r i m a r y / S e c o n d a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E ,...
  • Page 40 3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 ,...
  • Page 41 5 . 5 . C P U a n d C h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s C P U a n d C h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s C P U a n d C h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s C P U a n d C h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s C P U a n d C h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 42 7 . 7 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V ) A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R ,...
  • Page 43 8 . 8 . G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E )

  • Page 44: Front Panel Audio Connector 10-1 Pin

    1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n F P _ A U D I O ) 1 0 .

  • Page 45: System Panel Connector 20-1 Pin

    1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . 1 2 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n F _ P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n F _ P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n F _ P A N E L ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n F _ P A N E L )
  • Page 46 1 - 3 4 1 - 3 4 1 - 3 4 1 - 3 4 1 - 3 4 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 47 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X...

  • Page 48: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 2.1.1...

  • Page 49: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 50: Afudos Utility

    2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 51 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 52: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 53 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. A S U S P 5 V D C - M X...

  • Page 54: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 55 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows S t a r t > P r o g r a m s S t a r t...
  • Page 56 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 57: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . A S U S P 5 V D C - M X...

  • Page 58: Bios Menu Screen

    [10:55:25] System Date [Thu 09/15/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected]...

  • Page 59: Menu Items

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 60: Main Menu

    [10:55:25] System Date [Thu 07/21/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected]...

  • Page 61: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.4 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 62: System Information

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.

  • Page 63: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...

  • Page 64: Usb Configuration

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None...

  • Page 65: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows ®...

  • Page 66: Chipset

    Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Disabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Disabled]...
  • Page 67 DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DDR/DDR2 operating frequency.
  • Page 68 AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration Advanced AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter AGP Aperture Size AGP 3.0 Mode AGP Fast Write VGA Frame Buffer Size v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 69 SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration * Serial ATA Controller [SATA] * Onboard LAN [Enabled] LAN Optional ROM [Disabled] * AC’97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Serial ATA Controller [SATA] Serial ATA Controller [SATA] Serial ATA Controller [SATA] Serial ATA Controller [SATA] Serial ATA Controller [SATA] Allows you to set the Serial ATA mode.

  • Page 70: Onboard Devices Configuration

    2.4.5 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game Port Onboard MIDI Port...

  • Page 71: Pci Pnp

    Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled]...
  • Page 72 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.

  • Page 73: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power...

  • Page 74: Apm Configuration

    2.5.5 2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Restore on AC Power Loss Resume On Ring Resume On PME# Resume On PS/2 Keyboard Resume On PS/2 Mouse Resume On RTC Alarm Power Management/APM [Enabled] Power Management/APM [Enabled] Power Management/APM [Enabled]...

  • Page 75: Hardware Monitor

    Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this E n a b l e d E n a b l e d item is set to E n a b l e d E n a b l e d...

  • Page 76: Boot Menu

    [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 77: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 78: Security

    2.6.3 2.6.3 Security Security 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password...
  • Page 79 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...

  • Page 80: Exit Menu

    Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values...
  • Page 81 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Exit &...
  • Page 82 2 - 3 6 2 - 3 6 2 - 3 6 2 - 3 6 2 - 3 6 C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p...
  • Page 83 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X A S U S P 5 V D C - M X Software...

  • Page 84: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 3.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 3.2.1...

  • Page 85: Drivers Menu

    3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver...

  • Page 86: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a ® Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for details.

  • Page 87: Make Disk Menu

    3.2.4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Make VIA SATA Driver Disk...

  • Page 88: Asus Contact Information

    Click the C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

  • Page 89: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 90: Installing Hard Disks

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk”...
  • Page 91 Create Array Create Array Create Array Create Array Create Array From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select C r e a t e A r r a y < E n t e r > < E n t e r > press <...
  • Page 92 Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If you selected <Y>, proceed to step 9. Select S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e s S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e s, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e s S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e s S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e s...
  • Page 93 From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y or manually configure the RAID A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y...

  • Page 94: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows 2000/XP or later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive.

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