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

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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. Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.

ATI Radeon XPRESS 200/ULI M1575 chipset
The ATI Radeon XPRESS 200 Northbridge and the ULI M1575 Southbridge provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The ATI Radeon XPRESS 200 Northbridge integrates the ATI X300 GPU, an integrated graphics processing unit (GPU) for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The Northbridge also provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 533/800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB), single channel DDR 2 memory, one PCI Express x1 slots, and a PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card. The ULI M1575 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 6-channel high denition audio.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. See page 2-22 and the Appendix for details.

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 specications. See page 1-21 for details.

6-channel audio

The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. See page 1-25 and 1-26 for details.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the ULI M1575 chipset. The SATA 3Gb/s specication provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products. Additionally, Serial ATA allows thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count, and reduced voltage requirement. See pages 1-28.

Innovative ASUS features

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 efcient operation. See page 2-31 for details.

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 MyLogo

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See details on page 2-33.

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 oppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.

Alignment key Gold triangle mark
Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel Pentium D or Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan. Your Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
Fastener Motherboard hole
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

B A B A

When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND
P5RD2-VM CPU Fan Connector
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover.
Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

IRQ 15

Interrupt assignments
Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
Standard interrupt assignments
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN B C D E F G H shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared

This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

BIOS setup

Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. 4. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk during POST.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld, then click Start. Windows 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run.
d. From the Open eld, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.

ASUS EZ Flash utility

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard and rename the same to P5RD2VM.ROM. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk, then restart the system. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
Locate the BIOS le from the Open window, then click Open. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

BIOS setup program

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

Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system
Congure System Frequency/Voltage Overclocking Memory Clock Mode OverClock Memory Clock [Auto] [Manual] [275MHz]

Overclocking [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.
The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual].

CPU Frequency [XXX]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side Bus FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz
Memory Clock Mode [Manual]
Allows you to synchronize the Memory frequency with the CPU frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!
OverClock Memory Clock [XXX]
Allows you to set the Memory frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the Memory frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 400.

CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Congure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Brand String: Frequency : FSB Speed : Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Intel Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz 3000 MHz 800 MHz Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.

Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature. The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EIST.

Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Chipset Settings NorthBridge Conguration SouthBridge Conguration
NorthBridge Configuration
Memory Reference Code(MRC) Version 6.5 Boot Graphics Adapter Priority [PEG/IGD] Current Memory Clock :274MHz Surround View Function [Disabled] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Advanced NB Video Display Devices TV Standard [Auto] [NTSC]
Boot Graphics Adapter Priority [PEG/IGD]
This option allow you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [IGD] [PEG/IGD] [PCI/IGD]
UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB]
This option allow you to set the buffer size of UMA Frame. Conguration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]
Video Display Devices [Auto]
Allow you to set the Device that used to display video. Conguration options: [Auto] [CRT Only] [TV Only]

TV Standard [NTSC]

This option allow you to set the TV Standard. Conguration options: [NTSC] [PAL]
If you select the option of Advanced NB, the following options will appearred.

Advanced NB

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM CAS Select DRAM tRP Select DRAM tRCD Select DRAM tRAS Select Refresh Rate Select
[Enabled] [3.5 Clocks] [4.0 Clocks] [4.0 Clocks] [12.0 Clocks] [7.8 us]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items will appears when you set the Congure DRAM Timing by SPD to [Disabled].
DRAM CAS Select [3.5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Conguration options: [1.0 Clocks] [1.5 Clocks] [2.0 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [3.5 Clocks] DRAM tRP Select [4.0 Clocks] Conguration options: [2.0 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [4.0 Clocks] [5.0 Clocks] DRAM tRCD Select [4.0 Clocks] Conguration options: [2.0 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [4.0 Clocks] DRAM tRAS Select [12 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing. Conguration options: [2.0 Clock] [3.0 Clocks] ~ [15.0 Clocks] Redresh Rate Select [7.8 us] Conguration options: [15.625 us] [3.9 us] [7.8 us] [31.3 us] [62.5 us] [125 us]

SouthBridge Configuration
Serial ATA Controller OnBoard SATA Boot ROM SATA Mode Selection Azalia Controller Onboard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] [Disabled] [Emulated PATA mode] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial ATA Controller [Enabled]
This option allow you to enable or disable the Serial ATA Controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard SATA Boot ROM [Disabled]
This option allow you to enable or disable the OnBoard SATA Boot ROM. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Mode Selection [Emulated PATA mode]
This option allow you to select the SATA Mode. Conguration options: [Emulated PATA mode] [AHCI mode (Sorting)]
Azalia Controller [Enabled]
This option allow you to enable or disable the Azalia Controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

This option allow you to enabled or disabled the onboard LAN. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard Devices Configuration
Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.
Congure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278]
Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP]

EPP Version [1.9]

This item allows you to set the EPP Version. Conguration options: [1.9] [1.7]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Conguration options: [IRQ7] [IRQ5]

PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device]

Plug and Play O/S [No]

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

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Conguration Hardware Monitor
[Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled]

Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

ACPI 2.0 Support [No]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

APM Configuration

APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]

Enabled or disable APM.

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor MB Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan1 Speed Chassis Fan2 Speed CPU Voltage Selection 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Q-Fan Control [45C/113F] [35C/96.5F] [3770 RPM] [N/A] [N/A] [ 1.248V] [ 3.430V] [ 5.004V] [11.554V] [Disabled]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Conguration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF]

Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

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

Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard
Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard.
ATI Radeon XPress 200 Chipset Driver
Installs the ATI Radeon XPress 200 chipset driver.

ULi Chipset Driver

Installs the ULi chipset driver.

ADI AD1986A Audio Driver

Allows you to install the ADI AD1986A audio driver.
Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver
Installs the Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers options may not be the same for different operating system versions.

Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities
Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities.

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for details.

ASUS Screen Saver

Installs the ASUS screen saver.

Adobe Reader V7.0

Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver
Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9.0 driver.

Anti-virus utility

The anti-virus application scans, identies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
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Make Disk

Make ULi 32/64bit SATA Driver Disk

Creates the ULi 32/64bit SATA driver disk.

Manuals menu

The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.

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.

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Want to build a performane machine on a mATX motherboard? P5RD2-VM offers exceptional intergrated graphics performance, PCI-Express VGA when you're ready for upgrade, SATAII, DDR2 and GbLAN! Intel LGA775 Pentium 4 CPU This motherboard supports the latest Pentium 4 CPU from Intel in LGA775 package. With 800MHz FSB, MB L2 cache, Hyper-Threading Technology and core-speeds up to 3.6GHz and beyond, Intel's LGA775 Pentium 4 is one of the fastest desktop processors to date.
Supports Intel Single-Core 65nm Processors This motherboard support Intel single-core 65nm intelR PentiumR 4/ CeleronR processors. ASUS motherboard is the ideal solution to enhance the performance of new generation processors.
ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Northbridge The ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Northbridge integrates the Radeon X300 graphics processing unit (GPU) supporting DirectX 9 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities.
PCI Express Architecture PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI interface. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in applications such as 3D gaming. Serial ATA II RAID Serial ATA II is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable performance for today and tomorrow. With up to 3Gb/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA II is faster than current Parallel ATA, while
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providing 100% software compatibility. The onboard ULI M1575 southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD configuration for four SATA connectors. ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 The CrashFree BIOS2 feature now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in a support CD. Users can reboot their system through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process. ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to pay for an optional ROM.
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