P5VD2-X

Motherboard
 E2919
Second Edition V2
November 2006

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Contents

Notices.......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information...................................................................................... vii
About this guide........................................................................................ viii
P5VD2-X specifications summary............................................................... x

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 Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-4
1.4 Before you proceed...................................................................... 1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 1-7
1.5.1 Placement direction......................................................... 1-7
1.5.2 Screw holes..................................................................... 1-7
1.5.3 P5VD2-X Motherboard layout.......................................... 1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 1-9
1.6.1 Installling the CPU........................................................... 1-9
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan.............................. 1-12
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan.......................... 1-14
1.7 System memory.......................................................................... 1-16
1.7.1 Overview........................................................................ 1-16
1.7.2 Memory configurations................................................... 1-16
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM........................................................... 1-19
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM......................................................... 1-19
1.8 Expansion slots........................................................................... 1-20
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card.......................................... 1-20
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card...................................... 1-20
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments.................................................... 1-21
1.8.4 PCI slots......................................................................... 1-22
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot........................................................ 1-22
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot...................................................... 1-22
1.9 Jumpers....................................................................................... 1-23

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1.10 Connectors.................................................................................. 1-26

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors................................................... 1-26
1.10.2 Internal connectors........................................................ 1-28

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 2-2
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility......................................................... 2-2
2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk........................................ 2-5
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.................................................... 2-6
2.1.4 Updating the BIOS........................................................... 2-7
2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file............................................. 2-9
2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility..................................... 2-10
2.2 BIOS setup program................................................................... 2-11
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen......................................................... 2-12
2.2.2 Menu bar........................................................................ 2-12
2.2.3 Legend bar..................................................................... 2-13
2.2.4 Menu items.................................................................... 2-13
2.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................. 2-13
2.2.6 Configuration fields........................................................ 2-13
2.2.7 Pop-up window.............................................................. 2-14
2.2.8 General help.................................................................. 2-14
2.3 Main menu................................................................................... 2-15
2.3.1 System Time.................................................................. 2-15
2.3.2 System Date.................................................................. 2-15
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A.......................................................... 2-15
2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave.................... 2-16
2.3.5 SATA 1/2........................................................................ 2-18
2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring................................................ 2-19
2.3.7 Installed Memory............................................................ 2-19
2.3.8 Usable Memory.............................................................. 2-19

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2.4 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 2-20

2.4.1 CPU Configuration......................................................... 2-20
2.4.2 Chipset . ........................................................................ 2-21
2.4.3 PCIPnP.......................................................................... 2-23
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 2-25
2.4.5 USB Configuration......................................................... 2-27
2.5 Power menu................................................................................. 2-28
2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type....................................................... 2-28
2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support . ..................................................... 2-28
2.5.3 APM Configuration......................................................... 2-28
2.5.4 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 2-31
2.6 Boot menu................................................................................... 2-33
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority....................................................... 2-33
2.6.2 Removable Drives.......................................................... 2-33
2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives............................................................ 2-34
2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 2-34
2.6.5 Security.......................................................................... 2-36
2.7 Tools menu.................................................................................. 2-38
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2........................................................... 2-38
2.8 Exit menu..................................................................................... 2-39

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................................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 Make Disk menu.............................................................. 3-5
3.2.5 Manuals menu................................................................. 3-5
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information............................................... 3-6
3.3 RAID configurations..................................................................... 3-7
3.3.1 Installing hard disks......................................................... 3-8
3.3.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration......................................... 3-12
3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk........................................................ 3-20


 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

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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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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 About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring
the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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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.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.

Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the

Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as
shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed
in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
awdflash P5VD2-X.bin

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 P5VD2-X specifications summary

CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2/Pentium® D/

Pentium® 4/Celeron® processors
Compatible with Intel® 05A/05B processor
Supports Intel EIST/EM64T/Hyper-Threading
Technology
Chipset Northbridge: VIA PT890
Southbridge: VIA VT8237A
Front side bus 1066/800/533 MHz
Memory 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of
DDR2 533 unbufferred non-ECC memory
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16
1 x PCI Express x1
4 x PCI slots
(Note: PCI-E x1 and JMicron JMB363 SATA
controller cannot be used simultaneously)
Storage VIA VT8237A Southbridge supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66
- 2 x Serial ATA (1.5 Gb/s) with RAID 0, RAID 1,
and JBOD support
JMicron JMB363 SATA controller supports:
- 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3 Gb/s
- 1 x External Serial ATA 3 Gb/s (SATA On-the-Go)
- RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration(by 1 x
External SATA & 1 x Internal SATA)
Audio Realtek® ALC883 6-channel high definition audio
CODEC
Suppports Jack-sensing, Enumeration, Multi-
streaming, and Jack-Retasking functions
Coaxial S/PDIF out port
LAN Realtek® RTL8110SC Gigabit LAN Controller
USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
Special features ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
MyLogo™
Overclocking features ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 133MHz
up to 350MHz at 1MHz increment
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Rear panel 1 x Parallel port

1 x External SATA
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x COM port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
6-Channel Audio I/O ports
BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME
Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0
ports
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Power fan connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x CD audio-in connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
System panel connector
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm)
Support CD contents Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Live Update utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Adobe® Acrobat Reader
Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

Product
introduction

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 1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5VD2-X motherboard!
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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-X motherboard

Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA)
socket designed for the Intel® processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard
supports the Intel® Pentium® D processor with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus
(FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and
is fully compatible with Intel® 05B processor. See page 1-9 for details.

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Intel® Core™2 Processor support
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in LGA775 package.
With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066/800 MHz FSB,
Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and enrgy-efficient CPUs in
the world.

PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to­‑point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI
specifications.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

The motherboard built with JMicron JMB363 SATA controller 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. The external SATA port located at the back
I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and
other entertainment contents on external devices. See pages 1-27 and 1-30 for
details.

Dual RAID solution

The onboard VIA VT8237A chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
configuration for two SATA connectors, and JMicron JMB363 SATA controller also
supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD.

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 1-24 and 1-33 for details.

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 S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out technology through the coaxial S/PDIF
Out port on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a
high‑end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and
speaker systems. See page 1-31 for details.

6-channel high definition audio

Onboard is the Realtek® ALC883 6-channel High Definition Audio audio CODEC.
This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz,
24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces,
you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal‑clear
digital audio.

Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution
for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI segment to
provide fast data bandwith. See page 1-26 for details.

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a
USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle
of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update
your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash
utility.

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS My Logo is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to
personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

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 1.4 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
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a newly designed ASUS Power LED that lights
up in two colors to show the system power status. 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.

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(Blue) (Red)

Sleep/Soft-OFF ON
P5VD2-X Onboard LED

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1.5 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.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place six (7) 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

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 1.5.3 P5VD2-X Motherboard layout
21.8cm (8.6in)

PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse KBPWR

Super
B: Keyboard

I/O
COM1
CPU_FAN
LGA775
PARALLEL PORT

DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

ESATA

FLOPPY
USB12
ATX12V

LAN_USB34

PRI_IDE
USBPW34
USBPW12

EATXPWR
VIA
Top:Line In
PT890
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In

30.5cm (12in)
SATA_RAID1
SPDIF_O1

JMicron CHA_FAN
JMB363 P5VD2-X
PWR_FAN

PCIEX16
SEC_IDE
RTL8110SC

PCIEX1_1

VIA
PCI1 VT8237A
SATA2
SATA1

PCI2
ALC883 CR2032 3V 4Mb
Lithium Cell
BIOS
PCI3 CMOS Power

USB56 CLRTC
CHASSIS
PCI4 USBPW78 USB78
USBPW56
PANEL
AAFP
CD SPDIF_OUT

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Core™2/Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/Celeron® processor in the 775-land
package.

• Your boxed Intel® Core™2/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® LGA775

processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU,
fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match
the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the
socket and the socket pins are not bent. 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.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting
from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect
removal of the PnP cap.

1.6.1 Installling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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P5VD2-X CPU Socket 775

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.

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 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.

Retention tab PnP Cap

A
Load lever

B
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.

3. 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 angle (A),
B
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
A

Load plate

5. 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

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6. Close the load plate (A), then push A
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® Hyper-Threading Technology

• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land
package with Hyper‑Threading Technology.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003
Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use
the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in
the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.
com/info/hyperthreading.

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the 775-land package that supports

Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. 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.
3. Reboot the computer.

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 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
• When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make
sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel® Pentium® 4 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin
design and requires no tool to install.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that
a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. 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.

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2. Push down two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to secure
B
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place. A
A

A B B

B A

3. 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
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM

P5VD2-X

P5VD2-X CPU fan connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable

from the connector on the
motherboard labeled CPU_
FAN.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a

time in a diagonal sequence
B
to disengage the heatsink
and fan assembly from the A A
motherboard.
B
A B

B A

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4. Remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the motherboard.

5. 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.)

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 1.7 System memory
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
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:

P5VD2-X

P5VD2-X 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM1
DIMM2

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.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the next page
for details.
• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB
system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.
• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb
chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

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DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List

Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Side(s) Part No. DIMM socket
brand support
(Optional)
A* B*
256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E – SS KVR533D2N4/256 • •

512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 – SS KVR533D2N4/512 • •

1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT – DS KVR533D2N4/1G • •

256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.7 – SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A • •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37 – SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37 – DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A • •

2048MB Qimonda HYB18T1G800AF-3.7 – DS HYS64T256020HU-3.7-A • •

256MB Qimonda HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 – SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B • •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 – SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 – DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 – SS HYMP564U648-C4 • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 – DS HYMP512U648-C4 • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821FP-C4 – DS HYMP512U648-C4 • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 – SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3 • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 – DS HYMP512U64AP8-C3 • •

512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E – SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C • •

512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E – SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E • •

1024MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E – DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E • •

256MB Apacer E5116AB-5C-E – SS 78.81077.420 • •

512MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E – SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 • •

1024MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E – DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 • •

512MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK-37 – SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 • •

1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN – DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 • •

256MB CENTURY K4T56083QF-GCD5 – SS 25V6S8SSD5F4-K43 • •

512MB CENTURY E5108AB-5C-E – SS 25V2H8EL5CB4-J43 • •

512MB Aeneon AET93F370A – SS AET660UD00-370A98Z • •

512MB Aeneon AET93F370A – SS AET660UD00-370A98X • •

1024MB Aeneon AET93F370A – DS AET760UD00-370A98X • •

1024MB Aeneon AET93F370A – DS AET760UD00-370A98Z • •

1024MB Aeneon AET92F370A – DS AET760UD00-370A98S • •

1024MB PQI 64MX8D2-E – DS MEAB-323LA • •

512MB PQI 64MX8D2-E – SS MEAB-423LA • •

512MB TwinMOS K4T51083QB-GCD5 – SS 8D-22JB5-K2T • •

256MB SimpleTech 858S032F25A – SS SVM-42DR2/256 • •

512MB SimpleTech 858S064F25A – SS SVM-42DR2/512 • •

1024MB Patriot Heat-Sink Package – SS PDC21G5600+XBLK • •

(continued on the next page)

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 DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List

Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Side(s) Part No. DIMM socket
brand support
(Optional)
A* B*
256MB Patriot PM32M16D2B-3.7KC – SS PSD2256533 • •

512MB Patriot PM64M8D2B-3.7KC – SS PSD2512533 • •

1024MB Patriot PM64M8D2B-3.7KC – DS PSD21G5332 • •

512MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-5C – SS 53014051-7100 • •

512MB Veritech VTD264M8PC6G – SS GTP512HLTM46DG • •

1024MB Veritech VTD264M8PC6G – DS GTP01GHLTM56DG • •

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:
A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration
B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into yellow slots as one pair of Single-channel
memory configuration

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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.

2
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 DDR2 DIMM notch
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such 1
that the notch on the DIMM matches
the break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the 1
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.

Unlocked retaining clip

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one

direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

2
To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining 1

1
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

1
DDR2 DIMM notch
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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 1.8 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.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

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

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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 – Redirect to IRQ#9
4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*
5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*
10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*
11 6 PCI-E x1
12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14 9 Primary IDE Channel
15 10 Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D
PCI slot 1 – shared – –
PCI slot 2 – – shared –
PCI slot 3 – – – shared
PCI slot 4 shared – – –
PCIe x1 slot Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Onboard USB controller 1 shared – – –
Onboard USB controller 2 – – shared –
Onboard USB controller 3 – shared – –
Onboard USB controller 4 – – – shared
Onboard USB 2.0 contoller – – shared –
Onboard LAN shared – – –
Onboard audio – shared – –

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.

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 1.8.4 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.

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot

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

• PCI-E x1 and eSATA cannot be used simultaneously.

• The default setting of this configuration is eSATA function. If you
want to use the PCI-Express x1 function, set Ex-SATA/PCI-E*1
Option item in the BIOS to [PCI-E*1]. Refer to page 2-25 for
details.

1.8.6 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.

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1.9 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins
2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

P5VD2-X

CLRTC
1 2 2 3

Normal CLEAR
P5VD2-X Clear RTC RAM (Default)

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.

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 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press
a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires
an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a
corresponding setting in the BIOS.

KBPWR
1 2 2 3

+5V +5VSB
(Default)

P5VD2-X

P5VD2-X Keyboard power setting

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56,

USBPW78)
Set these jumpers 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
modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced
power mode).
The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The
USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that
you can connect to additional USB ports.

USBPW34
USBPW12
3
2 2
1
P5VD2-X
+5V +5VSB

USBPW78
®

USBPW56
1 2 2 3

P5VD2-X USB device wake-up +5V +5VSB

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Default for P5VD2-X
Status USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78
+5VSB - - - -
+5V • • • •

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system would not power up.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

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 1.10 Connectors
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
6
5
1 2 3 4

12 11 10 9 8 7

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK SPEED
Activity/Link Speed LED LED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
LAN port

4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources. In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this
port becomes Front Speaker Out.
5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-
channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Rear
Speaker Out.
6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In a 6‑channel
configuration, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center Speaker.

Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4,
or 6-channel configuration.

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 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel
2-channel
Light Blue Line In Surround Surround
Lime Headphone/Front Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer

7. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via a coaxial S/PIDF cable.
8. 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 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10. External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk
drive. To configure a RAID 0, a RAID 1, or a JBOD set, install an external
Serial ATA hard disk drive and an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to the
SATA connector labeled SATA_RAID1.

The external SATA port supports

external Serial ATA 1.5 and 3 Gb/s
devices. Longer cables support
higher power requirements to
deliver signal up to two meters
away, and enables improved hot-
swap function.

Do not insert a different connector

to this port.

11. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that
conform with serial specification.
12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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 1.10.2 Internal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert
one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the
signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when

using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY

P5VD2-X

PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

P5VD2-X Floppy disk drive connector

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2. Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE [blue]; 40-1 pin
SEC_IDE [black])
The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable:
blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE
connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).

Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector

device(s)
Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black
Two devices Cable-Select Master Black
Slave Gray
Master Master Black or gray
Slave Slave

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you
connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device
jumpers have the same setting.

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

P5VD2-X
PRI_IDE

®
SEC_IDE

PIN 1
P5VD2-X IDE connectors

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 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s
hard disk drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can can create a RAID 0,
RAID 1, and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA VT8237A RAID
controller.
SATA2

RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP2
GND

GND

GND
P5VD2-X

GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND

SATA1
P5VD2-X 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 operation system.
• Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service
Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA.
• Please refer to section “Onboard Devices Configuration” in the BIOS for
details on SATA RAID configuration.

4. Jmicron Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1)

This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a
Serial ATA hard disk drive, which you can combine with an external Serial
ATA hard disk drive, to configure for RAID via the onboard Serial ATA RAID
controller.

SATA_RAID1
P5VD2-X

GND
® RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND

P5VD2-X SATA RAID connector

Do not remove/unplug external SATA devices when running under RAID mode.

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5. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_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. Connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable
matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air
flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM

P5VD2-X
CHA_FAN
Rotation
+12V
®

GND

PWR_FAN
Rotation
+12V
P5VD2-X Fan connectors GND

6. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

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
P5VD2-X
SPDIFOUT

®
GND
+5V

P5VD2-X Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

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 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power
supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the
proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the
system will not boot up.
• Use a PSU with a minimum power rating of 300 W on this motherboard.
Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power‑consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

ATX12V EATXPWR
GND GND
+12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts +3 Volts
-12 Volts +3 Volts
Ground Ground
PSON# +5 Volts
P5VD2-X Ground Ground
® Ground +5 Volts
Ground Ground
-5 Volts Power OK
+5 Volts +5V Standby
+5 Volts +12 Volts
+5 Volts +12 Volts
P5VD2-X ATX power connectors Ground +3 Volts

8. 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.
Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

P5VD2-X
Ground
Ground

CD(Black)
P5VD2-X Internal audio connector

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9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional
USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection
speed.

USB_P6+

USB_P8+
USB_P6-

USB_P8-
USB+5V

USB+5V
P5VD2-X

GND

GND
NC

NC
®

USB56 USB78
1 1
USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
GND

USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
P5VD2-X 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.

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 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports either High Definition Audio or legacy AC ‘97 audio standard.
Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

Azalia-compliant
pin definition

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR
Legacy AC’97-compliant

PRESENCE#
pin definition

AGND
GND
P5VD2-X

NC
NC

NC
AAFP
®

MICPWR
MIC2

NC
Line out_L
Line out_R
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
P5VD2-X Analog front panel connector PORT2 L

• Use a chassis that provides a high-definition audio front panel audio I/O to
use the high-definition audio features.
• By default, this connector is set to [AC97]. If you want to connect a High-
Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel
Support Type item in the BIOS Setup to [HD Audio]. See page 2-25 for
details.

11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to
this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal
is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with
a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
chassis intrusion detection feature.

CHASSIS
Chassis Signal
+5VSB_MB

P5VD2-X

®
GND

(Default)
P5VD2-X Chassis intrusion connector

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12. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED SPEAKER

Speaker
Ground
Ground
PLED+

PLED-

+5V
PANEL
P5VD2-X

IDE_LED+
IDE_LED-

PWR
Ground

Reset
Ground
®

RESET
IDE_LED
PWRSW
* Requires an ATX power supply.
P5VD2-X 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.
• Hard disk drive activity LED
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity
LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is
read from or written to the HDD.
• System warning speaker
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• Power/Soft-off button
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode
depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than
four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.

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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

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 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash
disk.)
3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable
floppy disk.)
4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk,
USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)
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 Award BIOS Flash utilities.

2.1.1 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
to:
• Save the current BIOS file
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page
3-4 for the Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or
menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next.

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 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is

capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all its
features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file
option from the drop‑down menu,
then click Next.

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open

window, then click Save.
4. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.

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2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy
Disk window appears.
e. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the
format options field, then click Start.
Windows® 2000 environment
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.
c. Click Start, then select Run.
d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
assuming that D is your optical drive letter.
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy
disk.

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 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for
the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk/USB flash disk, then restart the system.
3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
(1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive or the USB port.

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC
Current ROM Update ROM
BOARD: P5VD2-X BOARD: Unknown
VER: 1002 VER: Unknown
DATE: 08/20/2006 DATE: Unknown

PATH: A:\
A: WIN98SE
WIN98E <DIR>
<DIR>
C: NETTERM <DIR>
DRIVERS <DIR>
RECYCLED <DIR>
WUTEMP <DIR>
NEWFOL~1 <DIR>
INSTALL <DIR>
TEST-REB <DIR>
MSDOWNLD.TMP <DIR>

Note
[Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2
and press <Enter> to enable it.
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the
correct file is found. Then press <Enter>.
4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk,
or floppy disk with FAT32/16/12 format only.
• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!

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2.1.4 Updating the BIOS
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS
Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to
P5VD2-X.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in
FAT 16/12 format.

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong
BIOS file.

2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of
the support CD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest
BIOS file.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a
USB flash disk you created earlier.
4. Under the DOS mode, use <X:> (X stands for the name of the disk
assignment) to switch to the folder of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk
you saved the BIOS file and Award BIOS Flash Utility.
5. At the prompt, type
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
awdflash then press (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
<Enter>. The Award For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006
BIOS Flash Utility screen Flash Type - Unknown Flash
appears. File Name to Program:

Message: Please input File Name!

6. Type the BIOS file name in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
the File Name to Program (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
field, then press <Enter>. For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006
Flash Type - Unknown Flash

File Name to Program:P5VD2X.bin

Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)

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 7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The
following screen appears.
8. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
ROM or a USB flash disk For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006
and starts flashing the Flash Type - Unknown Flash

BIOS file. File Name to Program: P5VD2X.bin

Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK

Write OK No Update Write Fail

Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!

Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!

9. The utility displays a AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

Flashing Complete (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
message indicating that For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006
you have successfully Flash Type - Unknown Flash

flashed the BIOS file. File Name to Program: P5VD2X.bin

Remove the floppy disk Flashing Complete
Press <F1> to Continue
then press <F1> to restart
the system.
Write OK No Update Write Fail

F1 Reset

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2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file
You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You can
load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing
process.

Make sure that the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk has enough
disk space to save the file.

To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility:

1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

2. Press <Y> when the utility For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006

Flash Type - Unknown Flash
prompts you to save the
current BIOS file. The File Name to Program: 0113.bin

following screen appears. Save current BIOS as:

Message:

3. Type a filename for the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
current BIOS file in the (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Save current BIOS as field, For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006

then press <Enter>. Flash Type - Unknown Flash
File Name to Program: 0113.bin
Checksum: D800H
Save current BIOS as: 0112.bin

Message: Please Wait!

4. The utility saves the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
current BIOS file to the (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

floppy disk, then returns to For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006

the BIOS flashing process. Flash Type - Unknown Flash

File Name to Program: 0113.bin

Now Backup System BIOS to
File!

Message: Please Wait!

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 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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, the floppy disk, or
the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk
containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD
for the BIOS file.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted
BIOS file.

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy/USB flash disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy/USB flash disk:
1. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the FDD/USB port.
2. Turn on the system.
3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found,
the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

• Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can
support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than
8GB.
• Flash time takes around one (1) minute.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so
can cause system boot failure!

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2.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;
otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if
the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the
Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.”
• 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 and.

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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time 15 : 30 : 36 Select Menu
System Date Mon, Mar 03 2005
Item Specific Help
Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Change the day, month,
year and century.
Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]
Secondary IDE Master [None]
Secondary IDE Slave [None]
SATA 1 [None]
SATA 2 [None]
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Installed Memory 512MB
Usable Memory 512MB

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

Sub-menu items Legend bar

2.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
Tools For configuring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default
settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

• 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.

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2.2.3 Legend bar
At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow
you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys
found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
Navigation Key Function
<F1> Displays the General Help screen
<F5> Loads setup default values
<Esc> Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a
sub‑menu
Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right
Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up or down between fields
Page Down or – (minus) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field
Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field
<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
<F10> Saves changes and exit

2.2.4 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.

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

2.2.6 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable,
you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

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 2.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
configuration options for that item.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36 Select Menu

System Date Mon, Mar 03 2006
Item Specific Help

Specifies the capacity and
Legacy Diskette A: physical size of diskette
Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.
Disabled ..... [ ] drive A.
720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ]
Primary IDE Master [ST321122A]
1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]
Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]
Secondary IDE Master [None]
Secondary IDE Slave [None]
↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

Pop-up menu

2.2.8 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.

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2.3 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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36 Select Menu

System Date Mon, Mar 03 2005
Item Specific Help
Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Change the day, month,
year and century.
Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]
Secondary IDE Master [None]
Secondary IDE Slave [None]
SATA 1 [None]
SATA 2 [None]
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Installed Memory 512MB
Usable Memory 512MB

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

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] [720K , 3.5
in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the 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.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main

Primary IDE Master Select Menu

PIO Mode [Auto] Item Specific Help

UDMA Mode [Auto]
Press [Enter] to
Primary IDE Master [Auto] select
Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 82 GB

Cylinder 39420
Head 16
Sector 255
Transfer Mode UDMA 5

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity,
Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not user-
configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection
is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining
fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous
system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to
manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed, select
[None].
Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive.
Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual].
Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the
correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect
settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.

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Capacity
Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable.

Cylinder
Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.

Head
Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable.

Sector
Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.

PIO Mode [Auto]

Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]

UDMA Mode [Auto]

Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Transfer Mode
Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility,
such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is
necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to
set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

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 2.3.5 SATA 1/2
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

SATA 1 Select Menu

Item Specific Help
Extended IDE Drive [Auto]
Selects the type of fixed
Access Mode [Auto] disk connected to the
system.
Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0
Head 0
Landing Zone 0
Sector 0

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity,
Cylinder, Head, Landing Zone and Sector). These values are not user-
configurable. These items show 0 if no SATA device is installed in the system.

Extended Drive [Auto]

Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system.
Configuration options: [None] [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Sets the sector addressing mode. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto]

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the
correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect
settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.

Capacity
Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable.

Cylinder
Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.

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Head
Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable.

Landing Zone
Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable.

Sector
Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility,
such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is
necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to
set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology (SMART) feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB]

Shows the size of installed memory.

2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB]

Shows the size of usable memory.

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 2.4 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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

CPU Configuration Select Menu

Chipset
PCIPnP Item Specific Help
Onboard Device Configuration
USB Configuration Press [Enter] to set.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

2.4.1 CPU Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced

CPU Configuration Select Menu

Item Specific Help

CPU Type Genuine Intel(R) CPU
CPU Speed 32.80GHz Press [Enter] to set.
Cache RAM 1024K x2
Current FSB Frequency 200MHz
Delay Prior to Thermal [4 Min]
Thermal Management TM 1
Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]
Enhanced C1(C1E) [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Delay Prior to Thermal [4 Min]

Configuration options: [4 Min] [8 Min] [16 Min] [32 Min]

Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enhanced C1(C1E) [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Only some CPUs support C1E function.

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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The fllowing item appears only when you installed an intel(R) CPU that supprots
the functions.

Virtualization Technology [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (tm) Tech. [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.4.2 Chipset
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced

Chipset Select Menu

Item Specific Help

DRAM Clock/Drive Control
Frequency/Voltage control
Top Performance [Disabled]
Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]

DRAM Clock/Drive Control

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced

DRAM Clock/Drive Control Select Menu

Current DRAM Frequency 266MHz Item Specific Help
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] Support DDR Frequency from
x CAS Latency Time 4
x Bank Interleave 4 Bank 333Mhz to 533Mhz.
x Precharge to Active(Trp) 4T
x Active to Precharge(Tras) 12T
x Active to CMD(Trcd) 4T
x REF to ACT/REF(Trfc) 27T/28T
x ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD) 2T

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz]

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 DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD]
Configuration options: [Manual] [By SPD]

The following items are user-configurable when the “DRAM Timing Selectable”
item is set to [Manual].

CAS Latency Time [4]

Configuration options: [2] [3] [4] [5]
Bank Interleave [4 Bank]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Bank] [4 Bank] [8 Bank]

Precharge to Active(Trp) [4T]

Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T]
Active to Precharge(Tras) [12T]
Configuration options: [05T] [06T]...[20T]
Active to CMD(Trcd) [4T]
Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T]
REF to ACT/REF(Trfc) [27T/28T]
Configuration options: [07T/08T] [08T/09T] [09/10T]...[70T/71T]
Act(o) to ACT(1) (TRRD) [2T]
Configuration options: [2T] [3T]

Frequency/Voltage control
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced

Frequency/Voltage control Select Menu

Async CPU/PCIE Clock [Async Mode] Item Specific Help
CPU Clock [200MHz]
Spread Spectrum [+/-0.2%]

Async CPU/PCIE Clock [Async Mode]

Configuration options: [Sync Mode] [Async Mode]
CPU Clock [200MHz]
Sets the CPU clock frequency. Min=200 MHz; Max=265 MHz.
The range of the CPU clock frequency changes according to the CPU installed.

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 Spread Spectrum [+/-0.2%]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [+/-0.1%] [+/-0.2%]...[+/-1.0%]

Top Performance [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]

Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E]

2.4.3 PCIPnP
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
PCIPnP
Plug & Play O/S [No] Select Menu

Item Specific Help
Resources Controlled By [Auto]
x IRQ Resources Select Yes if you are using
Assign IRQ For VGA [Enabled] a Plug and Play capable
operating system Select
No if you need the BIOS to
** PCI Express relative itmes ** configure non-boot devices
Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Plug & Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and
Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and
memory base address fields.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ
Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. Refer to the section “IRQ
Resources” for information on how to enable this item.

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 IRQ Resources
This sub-menu is activated only when the Resources Controlled By item is set to
Manual.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced

IRQ Resources Select Menu

Item Specific Help

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] Legacy ISA for devices
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] compliant with the
IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] original PC AT bus
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] specification, PCI/ISA PnP
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] for devices
IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] compliant with the
IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-xx assigned to
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]

Assign IRQ For VGA [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Sets maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte.
Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]

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2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced

Onboard Devices Configuration Select Menu

JMicron RAID controller [IDE] Item Specific Help
SATA Controller [Enabled]
SATA Controller Mode [IDE] Press [Enter] to disable
Ex-SATA/PCI-E*1 Option [Ex-SATA] JMicron RAID controller
and select option to IDE
HDA Controller [Auto]
mode, RAID mode and AHCI
Front Panel Support Type [AC97] mode.
Onboard Lan Device [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [Bi-Directional]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

JMicron RAID controller [IDE]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]

SATA Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the OnChip SATA.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Controller Mode [IDE]

Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID]

Ex-SATA/PCI-E*1 Option [Ex-SATA]

Configuration options: [Ex-SATA] [PCI-E*1]

HDA Controller [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the High-Definition Audio controller.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

Front Panel Support Type [AC97]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC‘97 or
high­­–definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio
module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

Onboard Lan Device [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Enables or disables the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
[Auto]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [Bi-Directional]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [Bi-Directional]

The ECP Mode Use DMA item becomes user-configurable when the Parallel
Port Mode item is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional].

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3]

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2.4.5 USB Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced

USB Configuration Select Menu

Item Specific Help

USB Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enable or Disable USB
USB Legacy support [Auto] 1.1 and 2.0 Controller

USB Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems (OS). Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

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 2.5 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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Select Menu

ACPI APIC support Enabled Item Specific Help
APM Configuration
Select the ACPI state used
Hardware Monitor for System Suspend.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3]

2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set
to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.3 APM Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power

APM Configuration Select Menu

Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Item Specific Help
Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Press [Enter] to select
Power On By External Modem [Disabled]
Power On By On-board LAN [Disabled]
Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) Alarm 0
x Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 : 0
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]


F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

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Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on
the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Double Click]

Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys
on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key]

Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PsCIE
devices & NV Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By External Modem [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer
when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first
try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off
causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

Power On By On-board LAN [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Wake Up On LAN function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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]

Date of Month Alarm [0]

To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date
of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press
<Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]

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 Alarm Time (hh:mm)
To set the time of alarm:

1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour
field.
2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.
3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>.
4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.
5. Press <TAB> to move to the seconds field then press <Enter>.
6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Allows you to enable or disable the Restore on AC Power Loss function.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more than 4
seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off]

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2.5.4 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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

Hardware Monitor Select Menu

Q-Fan Controller [Enabled] Item Specific Help
Vcore Voltage [1.26V]
3.3V Voltage [3.31V]
5V Voltage [4.97V] Press [Enter] to
12V Voltage [11.51V] enable or disable
CPU Temperature 48ºC
M/B Temperature 41ºC
CPU Fan Speed 3068 RPM
Chassis Fan Speed 0 RPM
Power Fan Speed 0 RPM
CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]
Start Up Temperature(ºC) [50]
Full Speed Temperature(ºC) [70]
Start Up PWM [60]
Slope PWM [4 PWM/ºC]

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

Q-Fan Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [xxx] [Ignored]

CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU,
Chassis, and Power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is
not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-
configurable.

CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]

Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM]

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 Start Up Temperature(ºC) [50]
Fan will start up when the temperature is over the set value.
Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=100]

Full Speed Temperature(ºC) [70]

Fan will run at full speed when the temperature is over the set value.
Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=100]

Start Up PWM [60]

Sets the PWM value when the fan starts up.
Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=127]

Slope PWM [4 PWM/ºC]

Sets the PWM value when the temperature increases one value.
Configuration options: [0 PWM/ºC] [1 PWM/ºC] [2 PWM/ºC] [4 PWM/ºC]
[8 PWM/ºC] [16 PWM/ºC] [32 PWM/ºC] [64 PWM/ºC]

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2.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Device Priority Select Menu

Removable Drives
Item Specific Help
Hard Disk Drives
Boot Settings Configuration Select Boot Device
Security Priority

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot

Boot Device Priority Select Menu

1st Boot Device [Removable] Item Specific Help
2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk]
3rd Boot Device [CDROM] Select Your Boot
Device Priority
4th Boot Device [Disabled]

1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled]

2.6.2 Removable Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot

Removable Drives Select Menu

Item Specific Help

1. Floppy Disks

1. Floppy Disks
Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.

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 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot

Hard Disk Drives Select Menu

Item Specific Help

1. 1st Master: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
2. Bootable Add-in Cards

1. 1st Master: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system.
2. Bootable Add-in Cards
Allows you to assign bootable add-in cards attached to the system.

2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot

Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Case Open Warning [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled] Press [Enter] to
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] enable or disable.
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]
Halt On [All, But keyboard]

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears
the chassis open status. Refer to section “1.10.2 Internal connectors” for setting
details. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the
system skips certain tests while booting.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears the
chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the Typematic
Rate (Chars/Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) become
user-configurable only when the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key.
Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30]

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat. Configuration
options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with
an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB.
Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS
MyLogo™ feature.

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Allows you to error report type. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All,
But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key]

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 2.6.5 Security
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot

Security Select Menu

Supervisor Password Clear
User Password Clear Item Specific Help
Password Check [Setup]

Supervisor Password
User Password
These fields allow you to set passwords:
To set a password:

1. Select an item then press <Enter>.

2. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-
numeric characters, then press <Enter>.

3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again,
then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set.

To clear the password:

1. Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message
appears:

PASSWORD DISABLED !!!

Press any key to continue...

2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear.

A note about passwords

The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program
preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the
system preventing unauthorized use.
Forgot your password?
If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time
Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is
powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS
RAM, refer to section “1.9 Jumpers” for instructions.

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Password Check
This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the
system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup.
Select [System] to require the password before entering the system.
Configuration options: [Setup] [System]

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 2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press Enter to Run ASUS

EZ Flash 2

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for
details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC (4Mb)
Current ROM Update ROM
BOARD: P5VD2-X BOARD: Unknown
VER: 1002 VER: Unknown
DATE: 01/24/2006 DATE: Unknown

PATH: A:\
A: WIN98SE
WIN98E <DIR>
<DIR>
C: NETTERM <DIR>
DRIVERS <DIR>
RECYCLED <DIR>
WUTEMP <DIR>
NEWFOL~1 <DIR>
INSTALL <DIR>
TEST-REB <DIR>
MSDOWNLD.TMP <DIR>

Note
[Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit

[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

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2.8 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit & Save Changes Select Menu

Exit & Discard Changes
Item Specific Help
Load Setup Default
Discard Changes This option save data
to CMOS and exiting
the setup menu.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit
menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to
save changes and exit.

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

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to
the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

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 Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation
window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select
YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

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

Software
support

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 3.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems
(OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize
the features of your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for detailed information.
• Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows®
XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better
compatibility and system stability.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,
software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard
features.
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.

Click an icon to display

support CD/motherboard
information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver

Installs the VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver.

Realtek® Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application.

JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver

Installs the JMB36X RAID Driver and the utility.

Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN Driver

Installs the Realtek® RTL8110SC LAN driver.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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 3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities

Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard.

ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. 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
network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for details.

Adobe® Reader V7.0

Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Formant (PDF).

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.

Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View
the online help for detailed information.

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

Make VIA VT8237 RAID Driver Disk

Allows you to create a VIA VT8237 RAID driver disk.0

Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver

Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32-/64-bit
system.

3.2.5 Manuals 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.

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 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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3.3 RAID configurations
The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations.
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write
data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a
single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone,
thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives
is required for this setup.
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one
drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software
directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of
the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and
increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an
existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same
size or larger than the existing drive.
JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drives
that are not yet configured as a RAID set. This configuration stores the same
data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single disk on the operating
system. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks
independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance
benefits.

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 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” for details.

3.3.1 Installing hard disks

The motherboard supports RAID function on Serial ATA hard disk drives. For
optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when
creating a disk array.

Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect the SATA signal cables.
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for
detailed information on RAID configurations. See section “3.2.5 Manuals menu”.

Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility

1. Boot-up your computer.
2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter VIA RAID configuration utility.
The following menu options will appear.
The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown below is for reference
only. What you see on your screen may not exactly match what is shown here.

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Create Array
From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array then press
<Enter>. The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the screen are replaced
with create array menu options.

VIA Tech. VT8251 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx

Auto Setup For Data Security Create a RAID array with

Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) the hard disks attached to
Select Disk Drives VIA RAID controller
Start Create Process
F1 : View Array/Disk Status
↑,↓ : Move to next item
Enter : Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit

Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

RAID 0 for performance

1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>. The
supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu.

RAID 0 for performance
RAID 1 for data protection
RAID SPAN for capacity

2. Select RAID 0 for performance then press <Enter>.

From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by
selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array
for stripped sets. If you want to auto-configure, proceed to the next step,
otherwise, skip to step 5.
3. Select Auto Setup for Performance and press <Enter>. The following
confirmation message appears.

Auto create array will destroy all

data on disks, Continue? (Y/N)

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 4. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If you
selected <Y>, proceed to step 9.
5. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select disk
drive, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. An asterisk appears before
a selected drive.
6. Select Block Size, then press <Enter> to set array block size. A list of valid
array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu.

TIP: For server systems, use of a lower array block

4K size is recommended. For multimedia computer
8K systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a
16K higher array block size is recommended for optimum
32K performance.
64K

Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to select.
7. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to set up hard disk for RAID
system. The following confirmation message appears:

The data on the selected disks will

be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)

8. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.

9. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu.

RAID 1 for data protection

1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>. The
supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu.

RAID 0 for performance

RAID
RAID 11 for
for data
data protection
protection
RAID 0/1
RAID SPAN for capacity

2. Select RAID 1 for data protection then press <Enter>.

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3. From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto
Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored
sets. If you want to auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip
to step 6.
4. Select Auto Setup for Data Security and press <Enter>. The following
confirmation message appears.

Auto create array will destroy all

data on disks, Continue? (Y/N)

5. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If you

selected <Y>, proceed to step 11.
6. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select disk
drive/s, then press <Enter>. An asterisk appears before a selected drive.
7. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAID
system. The following inquiry appears:

Save the data on source disk to

mirror after creation? (Y/N)

8. If you select <Y> the utility will duplicate your data. Press <Y> anytime if you
want to exit the duplication process.

Duplicating...
RAID 1 for data protection
Press Yes(Y) to Escape

9. If you select <N>, the following confirmation message appears.

The data on the selected disks will

be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)

10. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.

11. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu.

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 3.3.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration
The JMicron® Serial ATA controller allows you to configure RAID 0 and RAID 1 sets
on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives.

Before creating a RAID set

Prepare the following items:

1. Two HDDs, preferably with the same model and capacity.

2. A write-enabled floppy disk
3. Microsoft® Windows® OS installation disk (Windows 2000/XP/2003)
4. Motherboard support CD with JMB363 driver

Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set:

1. Install an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive and an external Serial ATA hard
disk drive on your system.

Install the internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to the SATA connector labeled
SATA_RAID1.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Onboard Devices Configuration Select Menu

Item Specific Help

JMicron RAID controller [IDE]
SATA Controller [Enabled]
SATA Controller Mode [IDE] Press [Enter] to set
Ex-SATA/PCI-E*1 Option [Ex-SATA]
HDA Controller [Auto]
Onboard LAN [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [Bi-Directional]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

2. Set the JMicron RAID controller item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section
“2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details.
3. Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to set up your RAID configuration.
4. Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows® OS installation. See section
“3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.
5. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed.

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Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility
1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu.
JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97
Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology http://www. jmicron.com

HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID

HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID

Press <Ctrl-J> to enter RAID Setup Utility...

2. The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears.

3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items.

JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97

[Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List]
Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type/Status
Delete RAID Disk Drive HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID
Revert HDD to Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID
Repair Mirror Conflict
Save and Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

[RAID Disk Drive List]

[ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

Creating a RAID set

1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive
using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

[Main Menu]
Create RAID Disk Drive
Delete RAID Disk Drive
Revert HDD to Non-RAID
Repair Mirror Conflict

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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 2. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the
RAID set that you want to create.
[Create New RAID] [Create New RAID]
Name : JRAID Name : JRAID
Level: 0-Stripe Level: 1-Mirror
Disks: Select Disk Disks: Select Disk
Block: 128 KB Block: N/A
Size : 319 GB Size : 159 GB

Confirm Creation Confirm Creation

3. When the Disks item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to highlight
an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set, then press the space bar to
confirm selection. Repeat the process until the HDDs are selected.
A selected HDD shows a sign before it.

[Hard Disk Drive List]

Model Name Capacity Type/Status
HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 XXX GB Non-RAID
HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 XXX GB Non-RAID

4. Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the block
size. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.

[Create New RAID]

Name : JRAID
Level: 0-Stripe
Disks: Select Disk
Block: 128 KB
Size : 319 GB

Confirm Creation

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5. When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A
dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise,
press <N>.
JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97
[Create New RAID] [Hard Disk Drive List]
Name: JRAID Model Name Capacity Type/Status
Level: 0-Stripe HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID
Disks: Select Disk HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID
Block: 128 KB
Size : 319 GB

Confirm Creation

[RAID Disk Drive List]

Create RAID on the selected HDD (Y/N)? Y

[ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.

6. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the
RAID set you created.

[RAID Disk Drive List]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)
RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01

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 Deleting a RAID set
1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive
using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

[Main Menu]
Create RAID Disk Drive
Delete RAID Disk Drive
Revert HDD to Non-RAID
Repair Mirror Conflict

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete.
A selected set shows a sign before it. Press the <Del> key to delete the
set.
3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm;
otherwise, press <N>.
JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97
[Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List]
Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type/Status
Delete RAID Disk Drive HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB RAID Inside
Revert HDD to Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB RAID Inside
Repair Mirror Conflict
Save and Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

ALLList]
[RAID Disk Drive DATA ON THE RAID WILL BE LOST!!
ModelARE
Name YOU RAID
SURELevel
TO DELETE (Y/N)?
Capacity Y
Status Members(HDDx)
RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01

[ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.

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Resetting disks to non-RAID

An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in
another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID
HDD, you cannot select this HDD when configuring a RAID set through the
JMB363 utility.

If you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set configured
through the JMB363, you may do so by resetting the disk to non-RAID. You will,
however, lose all data and previous RAID configurations.

To reset disks to non-RAID:

1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to non‑RAID
using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
[Main Menu]
Create RAID Disk Drive
Delete RAID Disk Drive
Revert HDD to Non-RAID
Repair Mirror Conflict

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to reset to non‑RAID.
A selected HDD shows a sign before it.
3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm;
otherwise, press <N>.

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDD.

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 Repairing a Mirror conflict
A Mirror conflict occurs when one or both disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration
are unplugged from the system, then plugged in again. Since both disks contain
exactly the same data, the system will be unable to determine which of the two
is the source drive. This option allows you to set the source drive and rebuild the
Mirror drive according to the contents of the source drive.

To repair a Mirror conflict:

1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Repair Mirror Conflict using
the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

[Main Menu]
Create RAID Disk Drive
Delete RAID Disk Drive
Revert HDD to Non-RAID
Repair Mirror Conflict

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to set as source drive.
The selected HDD shows a sign before it.
3. Using the <TAB>, move to the RAID Disk Drive List menu and highlight the
RAID set that you want to rebuild. Press <Del> to begin rebuilding the Mirror
configuration.
A status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the rebuilding.
JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97
[Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List]
Create RAID Disk Drive Model Name Capacity Type/Status
Delete RAID Disk Drive HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB RAID Inside
Revert HDD to Non-RAID HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB RAID Inside
Repair Mirror Conflict
Save and Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

[RAID Disk Drive List]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)
RDD0: JRAID 1-Mirror XXX GB Rebuild 01

Rebuilding... 01%, please wait...

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Saving the settings and exiting setup
When you have finished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow key
then press <Enter> to save the current RAID configuration and exit the JMB363
RAID BOS utility.
A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise,
press <N> to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu.

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 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP
operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.
To create a RAID driver disk:

1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. When the Drivers menu appears, click Make VIA VT8237 RAID Driver Disk
to create a VIA RAID driver disk
Or
Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility and go
to \Drivers\VIA 4 in 1 Chipset Driver for the VIA RAID driver disk utility.

Refer to section “3.2.2 Drivers menu” for details.

3. Insert floppy disk to floppy disk drive.

4. Follow succeeding screen information to complete process.
5. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.

To install the RAID driver:

1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to
install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk
drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

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