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  • Page 1

    Motherboard P5VD2-MX/ P5V-VM DH[...]

  • Page 2

    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK 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 purpos[...]

  • Page 3

    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii P5VD2-MX/P[...]

  • Page 4

    iv iv iv iv iv 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 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter [...]

  • Page 5

    v v v v v Contents 2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-20 2.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-20 2.4.2 Chipset ................................................................. 2-21 2.4.3 PCIPnP ................................................................[...]

  • Page 6

    vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ?[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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 d[...]

  • Page 8

    viii viii viii viii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter[...]

  • Page 9

    ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DAN[...]

  • Page 10

    x x x x x P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA[...]

  • Page 11

    xi xi xi xi xi P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH specifications summary ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 133MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed PCI-E/SATA frequencies. 1 x Parallel port 1 x External SATA 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 [...]

  • Page 12

    xii xii xii xii xii Extra specifications on P5V-VM DH *Specifications are subject to change without notice. *P5V-VM DH only supports max. 7 USB2.0 ports. ASUS Digital ASUS Digital ASUS Digital ASUS Digital ASUS Digital Home Features Home Features Home Features Home Features Home Features ASUS Digital ASUS Digital ASUS Digital ASUS Digital ASUS Digi[...]

  • Page 13

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® [...]

  • Page 15

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support 65nm Dual-Core CPU support 65nm Dual-Core CPU support 65nm Dual-Core CPU support 65nm Dual-Core CPU support This motherboard supports Inte[...]

  • Page 16

    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF[...]

  • Page 17

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensur[...]

  • Page 18

    1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS DH Remote™ ASUS DH Remote™ ASUS DH Remote™ ASUS DH Remote™ ASUS DH Remote™ (Only for P5V-VM DH) (Only for P5V-VM DH) (Only for P5V-VM DH) (Only for P5V-VM [...]

  • Page 19

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED 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 reminde[...]

  • Page 20

    1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 [...]

  • Page 21

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboard layout P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboard layout P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboard layout P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboard layout P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH Motherboa[...]

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    1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU[...]

  • Page 23

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 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[...]

  • Page 24

    1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 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! 6. Close the[...]

  • Page 25

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsin[...]

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    1-14 1-14 1-14 1-14 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in [...]

  • Page 27

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU he[...]

  • Page 28

    1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point o[...]

  • Page 29

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 modul[...]

  • Page 30

    1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM [...]

  • Page 31

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 Legend: Legend: Legend: Legend: Legend: Side(s): SS Side(s): SS Side(s): SS Side(s): SS Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS DS DS DS D S - Double-sided DIMM support: DIMM support: DIMM support: DIMM support: DIM[...]

  • Page 32

    1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. [...]

  • Page 33

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Sta[...]

  • Page 34

    1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards [...]

  • Page 35

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1.9 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMO[...]

  • Page 36

    1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This [...]

  • Page 37

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 • 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 exce[...]

  • Page 38

    1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1[...]

  • Page 39

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (Only for P5VD2-MX) (Only for P5VD2-MX) (Only for P5VD2-MX) (Only for P5VD2[...]

  • Page 40

    1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk dri[...]

  • Page 41

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE Primary/Secondary IDE connectors (40-[...]

  • Page 42

    1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors[...]

  • Page 43

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-31 1-31 1-31 1-31 1-31 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) (4-p[...]

  • Page 44

    1-32 1-32 1-32 1-32 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR[...]

  • Page 45

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-33 1-33 1-33 1-33 1-33 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connect[...]

  • Page 46

    1-34 1-34 1-34 1-34 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel a[...]

  • Page 47

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-35 1-35 1-35 1-35 1-35 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) [...]

  • Page 48

    1-36 1-36 1-36 1-36 1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) System panel connec[...]

  • Page 49

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

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    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates t[...]

  • Page 51

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet U[...]

  • Page 52

    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a B[...]

  • Page 53

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable flopp[...]

  • Page 54

    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive then press <Enter>. The following screen appears. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to downlo[...]

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    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Fol[...]

  • Page 56

    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. Do not turn off or [...]

  • Page 57

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is a[...]

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from th[...]

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    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 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 Se[...]

  • Page 60

    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Legend bar Legend bar Legend[...]

  • Page 61

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Ma[...]

  • Page 62

    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.7 2.2.7 2.2.7 2.2.7 2.2.7 Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item[...]

  • Page 63

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 F1:Help ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← →← →← →← →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Phoenix-Awa[...]

  • Page 64

    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Mas[...]

  • Page 65

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cyl[...]

  • Page 66

    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 SATA 1/2 SATA 1/2 SATA 1/2 SATA 1/2 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. [...]

  • Page 67

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 Head Head Head Head Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Landing Zone Landing Zone Landing Zone Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone[...]

  • Page 68

    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set. CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration 2.4 Advanced m[...]

  • Page 69

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S[...]

  • Page 70

    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage control Frequency/Voltage control Frequency/Voltage control Frequency/Voltage control Frequency/Voltage control Select Menu Item Specific Help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Frequen[...]

  • Page 71

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 VGA Share Memory Size [64M] VGA Share Memory Size [64M] VGA Share Memory Size [64M] VGA Share Memory Size [64M] VGA Share Memory Size [64M] Configuration options: [Disabled] [16M] [32M] [64M] Primary Displ[...]

  • Page 72

    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Sets maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte[...]

  • Page 73

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 F1:Help ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← →← →← →← →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Select Menu[...]

  • Page 74

    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Con[...]

  • Page 75

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Configuration USB Contoller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy [...]

  • Page 76

    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 disp[...]

  • Page 77

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power Up On PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allow[...]

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    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Alarm Time (hh:mm) Alarm Time (hh:mm) Alarm Time (hh:mm) Alarm Time (hh:mm) 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.[...]

  • Page 79

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by [...]

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Start Up Temperature(ºC) [50] Start Up Temperature(ºC) [50] Start Up Temperature(ºC) [50] Start Up Temperature(ºC) [50] Start Up Temperature(ºC) [50] Fan will start up when the temperature is over the set value[...]

  • Page 81

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device[...]

  • Page 82

    2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Case Open Warning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, cl[...]

  • Page 83

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character[...]

  • Page 84

    2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear. A note about passwords A note about passwords A note about passwords A note about passwords A note about passwords The Supervisor passwor[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-37 2-37 2-37 2-37 2-37 Password Check Password Check Password Check Password Check Password Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password[...]

  • Page 86

    2-38 2-38 2-38 2-38 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Se[...]

  • Page 87

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-39 2-39 2-39 2-39 2-39 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you[...]

  • Page 88

    2-40 2-40 2-40 2-40 2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup[...]

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    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS[...]

  • Page 91

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-3 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. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installs the VIA 4 in 1 Drivers. VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver Installs the VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver. The VIA/S[...]

  • Page 92

    3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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 con[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-5 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 Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu [...]

  • Page 94

    3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. VIA VT8237 RAID User’s Manual Allows you to open the VIA VT8237 RAID user’s manual. JMicron RAID AP Utility User Manual Allows you to open[...]

  • Page 95

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-7 3.3 RAIDcongurations The motherboard supports the following RAID congurations. 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 [...]

  • Page 96

    3-8 Chapter 3: Software support 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 conguration: 1. Install t[...]

  • Page 97

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-9 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. RAID 0 for performance 1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>. The supported RAID[...]

  • Page 98

    3-10 Chapter 3: Software support 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 conrmation message appears: 8. Press <Y> to conrm or <N> to return to the conguration options. 9. Press <E[...]

  • Page 99

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-11 8. If you select <Y> the utility will duplicate your data. Press <Y> anytime if you want to exit the duplication process. 3. From this point, you can auto-congure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually congure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If you want to auto-congur[...]

  • Page 100

    3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 3.3.2 JMicron ® RAID Conguration The JMicron ® Serial ATA controller allows you to congure 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 oppy disk 3. M[...]

  • Page 101

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-13 Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. 2. The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears. 3. Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items. Creating a RAID set 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive [...]

  • Page 102

    3-14 Chapter 3: Software support 2. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create. 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 conrm selection. Repeat the process until the H[...]

  • Page 103

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-15 5. When done, press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm the action. Press <Y> to conrm; otherwise, press <N>. Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. 6. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set [...]

  • Page 104

    3-16 Chapter 3: Software support 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>. 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 appear[...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-17 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>. 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[...]

  • Page 106

    3-18 Chapter 3: Software support Repairing a Mirror conict A Mirror conict occurs when one or both disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) conguration 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 t[...]

  • Page 107

    ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 3-19 Saving the settings and exiting setup When you have nished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter> to save the current RAID conguration and exit the JMB363 RAID BOS utility. A dialogue box appears to conrm the action. Press <Y> to conrm; otherwise, press &l[...]

  • Page 108

    3-20 Chapter 3: Software support 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy 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 Mak[...]