Asus Computer Hardware P5VD2 X User Manual

P5VD2-X  
Contents  
Notices......................................................................................................... vi  
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii  
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii  
P5VD2-X 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  
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2  
1.3.2  
Innovative ASUS features .............................................. 1-4  
1.4  
1.5  
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-6  
Motherboard overview................................................................. 1-7  
1.5.1  
1.5.2  
1.5.3  
Placement direction ........................................................ 1-7  
Screw holes .................................................................... 1-7  
P5VD2-X Motherboard layout......................................... 1-8  
1.6  
1.7  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-9  
1.6.1  
1.6.2  
1.6.3  
Installling the CPU .......................................................... 1-9  
Installling the CPU heatsink and fan............................. 1-12  
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 1-14  
System memory ......................................................................... 1-16  
1.7.1  
1.7.2  
1.7.3  
1.7.4  
Overview....................................................................... 1-16  
Memory configurations.................................................. 1-16  
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-19  
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-19  
1.8  
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 1-20  
1.8.1  
1.8.2  
1.8.3  
1.8.4  
1.8.5  
1.8.6  
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  
PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 1-22  
1.9  
Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-23  
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Contents  
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  
2.1.2  
2.1.3  
2.1.4  
2.1.5  
2.1.6  
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-2  
Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 2-5  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 2-6  
Updating the BIOS.......................................................... 2-7  
Saving the current BIOS file............................................ 2-9  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility .................................... 2-10  
2.2  
BIOS setup program .................................................................. 2-11  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
2.2.5  
2.2.6  
2.2.7  
2.2.8  
BIOS menu screen........................................................ 2-12  
Menu bar....................................................................... 2-12  
Legend bar.................................................................... 2-13  
Menu items ................................................................... 2-13  
Sub-menu items............................................................ 2-13  
Configuration fields ....................................................... 2-13  
Pop-up window ............................................................. 2-14  
General help ................................................................. 2-14  
2.3  
Main menu .................................................................................. 2-15  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
2.3.4  
2.3.5  
2.3.6  
2.3.7  
2.3.8  
System Time ................................................................. 2-15  
System Date ................................................................. 2-15  
Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 2-15  
Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ................... 2-16  
SATA 1/2 ....................................................................... 2-18  
HDD SMART Monitoring............................................... 2-19  
Installed Memory........................................................... 2-19  
Usable Memory............................................................. 2-19  
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Contents  
2.4  
Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-20  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
2.4.4  
2.4.5  
CPU Configuration........................................................ 2-20  
Chipset ......................................................................... 2-21  
PCIPnP ......................................................................... 2-23  
Onboard Devices Configuration.................................... 2-25  
USB Configuration ........................................................ 2-27  
2.5  
2.6  
Power menu................................................................................ 2-28  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
ACPI Suspend Type...................................................... 2-28  
ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-28  
APM Configuration........................................................ 2-28  
Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-31  
Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-33  
2.6.1  
2.6.2  
2.6.3  
2.6.4  
2.6.5  
Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-33  
Removable Drives......................................................... 2-33  
Hard Disk Drives........................................................... 2-34  
Boot Settings Configuration ......................................... 2-34  
Security......................................................................... 2-36  
2.7  
2.8  
Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-38  
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 2-38  
Exit menu.................................................................................... 2-39  
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  
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  
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  
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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.  
2.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and  
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty  
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. 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  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
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  
Memory  
1066/800/533 MHz  
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:  
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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:  
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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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P5VD2-X specifications summary  
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  
1
introduction  
ASUS P5VD2-X  
1-1  
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  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support CD  
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.  
1-2  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
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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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
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.  
P5VD2-X  
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(Blue)  
(Red)  
ON  
Sleep/Soft-OFF  
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  
B: Keyboard  
KBPWR  
COM1  
CPU_FAN  
LGA775  
USB12  
ATX12V  
LAN_USB34  
VIA  
PT890  
Top:Line In  
Center:Line Out  
Below:Mic In  
SATA_RAID1  
SPDIF_O1  
JMicron  
JMB363  
CHA_FAN  
P5VD2-X  
PWR_FAN  
PCIEX16  
®
PCIEX1_1  
VIA  
VT8237A  
PCI1  
PCI2  
PCI3  
PCI4  
SATA2  
SATA1  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
ALC883  
4Mb  
BIOS  
USB56  
CLRTC  
CHASSIS  
USB78  
USBPW78  
USBPW56  
PANEL  
AAFP  
SPDIF_OUT  
CD  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
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.  
P5VD2-X  
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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.  
PnP Cap  
Retention tab  
Load lever  
A
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),  
then push the PnP cap from the load  
plate window to remove (B).  
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  
the load lever (B) until it snaps into  
the retention tab.  
A
B
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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