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  • Page 1 P5V-X SE...
  • 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

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii P5V-X SE specifications summary ............. x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Package contents ................. 1-2 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........
  • 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 Installing an operating system ........... 3-2 Support CD information .............. 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ..........3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ..............3-3 3.2.3 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...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices 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 • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information 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

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: 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. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 10: P5V-X Se Specifications Summary

    ® Compatible with Intel 05A/05B processors ® Suppports Intel EIST/Hyper-Threading Technology ® (*Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list) Chipset Northbridge: VIA PT890Pro Southbridge: VIA VT8237S Front side bus 1066/800/533 MHz Memory 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/533/400 MHz unbufferred non-ECC memory *Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory...
  • Page 11 P5V-X SE specifications summary Internal connectors 2 x USB connectors support 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CD audio in connector...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    ® 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 Internet applications. See pages 1-16 to 1-18 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • Page 16: High Definition Audio

    USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-25 and 1-31 for details.

  • Page 17: Innovative Asus Features

    Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    Blue indicates that the system is in sleep/soft-off mode and Red indicates that the system is ON. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • Page 20: P5V-X Se Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 P5V-X SE Motherboard layout 17.3cm (6.8in) PS/2KBMS ATX12V T:Mouse CPU_FAN B:Keyboard COM1 LGA775 USB34 LAN1_USB12 PT890Pro A0 AUDIO USB78 CHA_FAN ATHEROS AR8012-BG1A PCIEX16 SB_PWR CR2032 3V BIOS Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE PCI1 VT8237S A2 SPDIF_OUT PCI2 PCI3 ALC662...

  • Page 21: 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 22 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. PnP Cap Retention tab Load lever This side of the cam box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 23 Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-11...

  • Page 24: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink ® ® and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly •...
  • Page 25 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5V-X SE CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 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 CPU_ FAN. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
  • Page 27 Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5V-X SE 1-15...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5V-X SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
  • Page 29 • TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534AE takeMS MS18T51280-3.7EA0651D • • TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534QI takeMS MS18T51280-3.7 • • TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-534AP takeMS MS18T51280-3.7P0645D • • 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG N/A VERITECH SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG N/A VERITECH DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS P5V-X SE 1-17...
  • Page 30 DDR2-667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Elpida E2508AB-6E-E • • 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Kingston D3216TLSAKL3U • • 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 Infineon HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Kingston D6408TE8WL-27 • •...
  • Page 31 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration Supports one pair of modules inserted into black slots as one pair of Single-channel memory configuration ASUS P5V-X SE 1-19...

  • Page 32: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DDR2 DIMM notch the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 33: Expansion Slots

    Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-21...

  • Page 34: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* PCI-E x16 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 35: Pci Slots

    PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-23...

  • Page 36: Jumpers

    Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5V-X SE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
  • Page 37 (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5V lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. PS2_USBPW P5V-X SE USB Device Wake Up ASUS P5V-X SE 1-25...

  • Page 38: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications GREEN ORANGE...
  • Page 39 Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PIDF cable. 10. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-27...

  • Page 40: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Floppy Disk Drive Connector P5V-X SE 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 41 If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. SEC_IDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5V-X SE IDE Connectors ASUS P5V-X SE 1-29...
  • Page 42 RAID 1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA VT8237A RAID controller. SATA1 SATA2 P5V-X SE SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) is available only if you are using Windows 2000/2003 Server/XP/Vista operation system.
  • Page 43 This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT P5V-X SE Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-31...
  • Page 44 PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5V-X SE ATX Power Connector +3 Volts +3 Volts Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD [Black]) This connector allows you to receive a stereo audio input from sound source such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, MPEG card or modem.
  • Page 45 USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB78 USB56 P5V-X SE USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately.
  • Page 46 Support Type item in the BIOS Setup to [HD Audio]. See page 2-22 for details. 10. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER P5V-X SE Speaker Out Connector 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 47: System Panel Connector (10-1 Pin Panel)

    This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW F_PANEL HD LED RESET P5V-X SE System Panel Connector • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 48 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 49: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • Page 50: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS during the post using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

  • Page 51: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    2.1.2 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 52: Afudos Utility

    A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

  • Page 53: Updating The Bios File

    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 54: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    2.1.4 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 55: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    CD-ROM found! Reading file “P5VXSE.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... 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. ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • Page 56: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 57 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 58 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 59: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • Page 60: Bios Menu Screen

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 61: Menu Items

    Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-13...

  • Page 62: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Select Menu System Time [00: 38 : 56]...

  • Page 63: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-15...
  • Page 64 PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 65: Sata 1 And Sata 2

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-17...

  • Page 66: System Information

    DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 67: Advanced Menu

    If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-19...

  • Page 68: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings This should be enabled Manufacturer: Intel in order to boot Brand String: Intel(R)Celeron(R) D CPU 2.80GHz legacy OSes unable Frequency: 2800MHz to support CPUs FSB Speed: 534MHz with extended CPUID functions. Cache L1: 16KB Cache L2: 256KB Cache L3: 0KB Ratio ACtual Value: 21 Select Screen Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Select Item Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enter Go to Sub-screen CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] General Help Save and Exit...

  • Page 69: Chipset

    Allows you to enable or disable the V-Link 8X Supported function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] V-Link Data 2X Support [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the V-Link Data 2X Support function Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-21...
  • Page 70 Northbridge VIA PT890Pro Configuration Options SATA Controller [IDE] LAN Controller [Disabled] IDE LAN Option ROM [Enabled] RAID High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] SATA Controller [IDE] Allows you to choose [IDE] or [RAID] as the SATA Controller. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] LAN Controller [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN Controller. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] LAN Option ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN Option ROM...

  • Page 71: Onboard Devices Configuration

    ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-23...

  • Page 72: Pcipnp

    2.4.5 PCI / PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 73 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-25...

  • Page 74: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.

  • Page 75: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5V-X SE 2-27...

  • Page 76: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.5 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF]...

  • Page 77: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5V-X SE 2-29...

  • Page 78: Boot Settings Configuration

    2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while Quick Boot [Enabled] booting. This will Full Screen Logo [Enabled] decrease the time AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] needed to boot the Bootup Num-Lock [On] system. PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Quick Boot [Enabled] Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while ESC Exit booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system.

  • Page 79: Security

    Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-31...

  • Page 80: Change User Password

    Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 81: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-33...
  • Page 82 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 83: Chapter 3: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • 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 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 85: Drivers Menu

    VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program Realtek Audio Driver ® Installs the Realtek audio driver and application. ® VIA Rhine Family Fast Etherner Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Etherner Adapter Driver. ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • Page 86: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 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 ®...

  • Page 87: Make Disk Menu

    Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make VIA 32/64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create a VIA RAID driver disk for a 32/64bit system. ASUS P5V-X SE...

  • Page 88: Manuals Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 3: Software support...

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