User manual ASUS P5VDC-MX

Motherboard P5VDC-MX E2545 Revised Edition V2 March 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii P5VDC-MX specifications summary ..................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.5 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 Placement direction ................................................ 1-6 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-6 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-7 Installling the CPU ................................................... 1-8 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................... 1-11 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 1-13 Overview ............................................................... 1-15 Memory Configurations ......................................... 1-15 DDR Qualified Vendors List ................................... 1-16 Installing a DDR DIMM (blue slots) ........................ 1-18 Removing a DDR DIMM .......................................... 1-18 Installing a DDR2 DIMM (yellow slots) .................. 1-19 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ........................................ 1-19 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-20 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-20 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-21 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-22 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-22 AGP slot ................................................................ 1-22 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3 1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-15 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.7.5 1.7.6 1.7.7 1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-20 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 1.8.6 iii Contents 1.9 1.10 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-23 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-12 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-13 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13 General help .......................................................... 2-13 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] ..................................... 2-14 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ............................ 2-14 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ...................... 2-14 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 2-15 System Information .............................................. 2-16 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-17 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-18 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-19 Chipset ................................................................. 2-20 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-24 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-14 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-17 iv Contents 2.4.6 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-25 Suspend Mode [Auto] .......................................... 2-27 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ........................ 2-27 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ......................................... 2-27 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ................................ 2-27 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-28 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-29 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-30 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-31 Security ................................................................ 2-32 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-27 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-30 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 3.2 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.3 3.4 3.3.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 3-5 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6 Installing hard disks ................................................ 3-8 RAID configurations .............................................................. 3-7 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 3-12 v 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. vi 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. vii 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. viii Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Example: Italics 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: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM ix P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron CPU Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/ 04A processor Supports Intel® EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology (Note: Due to chipset limitation, the Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, C1E, and TM2 are not supported in this model) Northbridge: VIA P4M800 PRO Southbridge: VIA VT8251 800/533 MHz 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support max. 2GB DDR2 533/400 non-ECC, unbuffered memory. 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support max. 2GB DDR 400/ 333/266 non-ECC, unbuffered memory (Note:DDR and DDR2 memory can not be used simulltaneously) 1 x AGP 8X/4X (1.5V only) 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI, PCI 2.2 Integrated VIA UniChrome Graphics, up to 64MB shared memory South Bridge: VT8251 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, 0+1 & JBOD function Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN controller Realtek ALC653 AC'97 6-channel Audio CODEC ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 1 x Parallel port 1 x RJ-45 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x VGA out 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-Channel Audio I/O Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio Other ASUS Special Features Back panel I/O Ports (continued on the next page) x P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS Manageability USB Internal I/O connectors 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA connector 2 x IDE connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors Game/MIDI connector 24-pin EATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector CD/AUX audio-in connector Chassis Intrusion 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor Support CD contents *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi xii This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction 1 ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-1 1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® P 5 V D C - M X m o t h e r b o a r d ! 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 ASUS P5VDC-MX motherboard 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), and core speed of up to 3.8 GHz. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors. See page 1-8 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability. AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-28 for details. Onboard RAID solution The onboard VIA VT8251 chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configuration for four SATA connectors. Refer to page 3-7~3-12 for details. 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 page 1-24, 1-26, 1-31 for details. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-3 AUDIO CODEC The Realtek ALC653 is an AC"97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and Line In stereo inputs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details. 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. See page 2-30 for deails. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. · · · Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5VDC-MX SB_PWR ® P5VDC-MX Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-5 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 eight (8) 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 P5VDC-MX ® 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR COM1 LGA775 CPU_FAN PARALLEL PORT DDR2_1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2_2 (64 bit,240-pin module) USBPW12 USBPW34 ATX12V CHA_FAN LAN_USB12 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In RTL8201CL CD1 AUX1 AGP ® EATXPWR VIA P4M800 PRO ALC653 PCIEX1 SPDIF_OUT SB_PWR FP_AUDIO PCI1 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8251 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 PCI2 CLRTC CHASSIS GAME FLOPPY USBPW56 USBPW78 4Mb BIOS USB56 USB78 PANEL ASUS P5VDC-MX SEC_IDE 1-7 24.5cm (9.6in) USB34 P5VDC-MX PRI_IDE VGA DDR_1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR_2 (64 bit,184-pin module) 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processor in the 775-land package. · Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 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. · · · · · Due to chipset limitation.The motherboard does not support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, C1E and TM2 technology. This motherboard does not support Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition. 1.6.1 1. Installling the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5VDC-MX 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. 1-8 P5VDC-MX Chapter 1: Product introduction