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  • Page 1 P5VD2-MX SE User Guide...
  • 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

    Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! ................1-2 1.2 Package contents ..............1-2 1.3 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ..........1-4 1.4 Before you proceed .............1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview ............1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout ..........1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction ..........1-7 1.5.3...
  • Page 4 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ....2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ......2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2..2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS....2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program ............2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar ..............2-9 2.2.3...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system ..........3-2 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 ............3-3 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: P5Vd2-Mx Se Specifications Summary

    P5VD2-MX SE Specifications Summary LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D Processors ® ® ® ® Compatible with Intel 06/05B/05A processors ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), ®...
  • Page 9 P5VD2-MX SE Specifications Summary BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo ASUS special features ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Manageability WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product Introduction...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    P5VD2-MX SE motherboard! ® The ASUS P5VD2-MX SE 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 13 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for easy connectivity. Serial ATA RAID The on board VT8237A southbridge provides the complete solution for your RAID requirements on different disk array standards, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on two Serial ATA ports. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard...

  • Page 14: Asus Unique Features

    1.3.2 ASUS unique features 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 2-7.

  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power P5VD2-MX SE Onboard LED ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Overview

    1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 18.3cm(7.2in) PS2_USB_PWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 LGA775 VGA1 USB12 P4M890 LAN_USB34 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Top:Line In Center:Line Out REALTEK Below:Mic In PCIEX16 SUPER I/O PCIEX1_1 VT8237A AAFP PCI1 BIOS SB_PWR USB78...

  • Page 17: Placement Direction

    Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard...

  • Page 18: 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 19 Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard...
  • Page 20 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! The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced...

  • Page 21: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-11...
  • Page 22 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. CPU_FAN Rotatio +12V...

  • Page 23: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 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. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-13...
  • Page 24 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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.) 1-1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 25: System Memory

    You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on the next page. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-15...
  • Page 26 Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slot or the black slot. SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 27: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. DDR2 DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-17...

  • Page 28: Expansion Slots

    1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the motherboard 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 29 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-19...

  • Page 30: Pci Slots

    1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other PCI cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8. PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

  • Page 31: Jumpers

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5VD2-MX SE Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-21...
  • Page 32 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USB_PWR) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 33: Connectors

    4 or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Audio ports function variation Audio ports Headphone /2-Channel -Channel 6-Channel Light Blue Line In Back Surround Back Surround Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Center/LFE ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-23...

  • Page 34: Internal Connectors

    7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices 9.

  • Page 35: Ide Connectors

    If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5VD2-MX SE IDE Connectors ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-25...
  • Page 36 3. Internal audio connector (-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. (black) P5VD2-MX SE Internal Audio Connector . CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V.
  • Page 37 P5VD2-MX SE ATX Power Connectors 6. Speaker out connector (-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. SPEAKER Speaker Out P5VD2-MX SE Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-27...
  • Page 38 7. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. If you installed Serial ATA hard disks, you may create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD configuration. SATA2 SATA1 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP1...
  • Page 39 480 Mbps connection speed. NEVER connect a 139 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB78 USB56 P5VD2-MX SE USB 2.0 Connectors The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 1-29...

  • Page 40: System Panel Connector (10-1 Pin Panel)

    10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL Reset Ground PLED- IDELED- PLED+ IDELED+ • P5VD2-MX SE System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.

  • Page 41: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters. BIOS Information...

  • Page 42: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD).

  • Page 43: Using Afudos To Update The Bios

    Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Boot the system from the floppy disk. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard...
  • Page 44 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename.rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press <Enter>. The screen displays the status of the update process. The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only.

  • Page 45: Recovering The Bios From A Floppy Disk

    2.1. 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 46: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    4. 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. Chapter 2: BIOS Information...

  • Page 47: Using Asus Ez Flash To Update The Bios

    2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily 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 is built-in the BIOS LPC chip so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 48: Bios Setup Program

    2.2 BIOS Setup Program The BIOS software is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.”...

  • Page 49: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard...

  • Page 50: Menu Items

    2.2. Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

  • Page 51: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-11...

  • Page 52: Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    2.3. Primary, Secondary Master/Slave, Third, Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected...

  • Page 53: System Information

    Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Speed : 2666 MHz Count System Memory Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 54: Advanced Menu

    2. 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 can cause the system to malfunction. Configure CPU.
  • Page 55 Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows operating system with USB device. ® ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-15...

  • Page 56: 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 HyperTransport Configuration Manufacturer: Intel Options Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Frequency : 2666 MHz FSB Speed : 533 MHz Configure CPU. Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2...

  • Page 57: Chipset

    DRAM CAS# Latency [DDR/DDR2] [2.5/4] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [1.5/2] [2.0/3] [2.5/4] [3.0/5] [Precharge to active] [Active to precharge] [Active to CMD] ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 58: Onchip Vga Configuration

    AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] AGP Aperture Size [128MB] AGP 3.0 Mode [8X] OnChip VGA Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [Onboard VGA] [PCIE] AGP Aperture Size [128MB] Allows selection of the AGP aperture size.

  • Page 59: Southbridge Configuration

    This option allows you to enable or disable the OnChip LAN Boot Room. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] This option allows you to set the High Definition Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 60: Onboard Devices Configuration

    2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Allows BIOS to Select Configure W83627EHG Super IO Chipset Serial Port Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

  • Page 61: Pci Pnp

    IRQ xx [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 P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-21...

  • Page 62: Power Menu

    2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] Select the ACPI state ACPI 2.0 Support [No] used for System ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Suspend.

  • Page 63: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set to [S5], the item Wake-up Key is enabled. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-23...

  • Page 64: Hardware Monitor

    Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to resume the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this option allows you to use the RTC alarm to turn on the system.

  • Page 65: Boot Menu

    (Floppy Drive B: Boot Settings Configuration ) may appear when you Security set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-25...

  • Page 66: Boot Device Priority

    2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot Boot Device Priority sequence from the available devices. 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] A device enclosed in 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

  • Page 67: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 68: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

  • Page 69: 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. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-29...

  • Page 70: Exit Menu

    To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.

  • Page 71: Discard Changes

    Setup menus. When you select this option, or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [OK] to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard 2-31...
  • Page 72 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS Information...

  • Page 73: Software Support

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software Support...

  • Page 74: Chapter 3: Software Support

    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 75: Drivers Menu

    Install VIA RAID driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other softwares that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard...

  • Page 76: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    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 Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 77: Make Disk Menu

    The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. ASUS P5VD2-MX SE Motherboard...

  • Page 78: Asus Contact Information

    Allows you to open the VIA8237 SATA quick setup user’s manual. 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.

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