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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Contents Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix P5VDC-TVM SE specifications summary ..........xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Special features ................1-2 Before you proceed ..............1-4 Motherboard overview ..............1-5 1.3.1 Placement direction ............1-5 1.3.2...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup BIOS setup program ..............2-2 BIOS menu screen ............... 2-3 2.2.1 Legend Box ..............2-3 2.2.2 List Box ................2-4 2.2.3 Sub-menu ............... 2-4 Standard BIOS Features .............. 2-5 2.3.1 Date [Day, xx/xx/xxxx] ............. 2-5 2.3.2 Time [xx:xx:xxxx] .............
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Contents 2.9.3 VCORE Voltage, 3.3 Voltage, +5V in, +12V in ....2-22 2.9.4 CPU Fan Speed warning [800RPM] ......2-23 2.9.5 CPU FAN SPEED CONTROL [Enabled] ....... 2-23 2.9.6 Start Up Temperature (°C) [50] ........2-23 2.9.7 Full Speed Temperature (°C) [70] ......... 2-23 2.9.8 Start Up PWM [60] ............
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.
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.
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.
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.
P5VDC-TVM SE specifications summary LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron ® ® ® CPU Compatible with Intel 05A/04A processors ® Supports Intel EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology ® (Note: Due to chipset limitation, the Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, C1E, and TM2 are not supported...
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P5VDC-TVM SE specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB...
Special features Latest processor technology This motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land package. ® ® Supporting the Intel Pentium 4 processor with 1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), ®...
See page 1-23 and 1-28 for details. AUDIO CODEC The Realtek ALC655 is an AC”97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and Line In stereo inputs. ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE...
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR1 Standby Powered P5VDC-TVM SE Onboard LED Power Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE...
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.
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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 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.
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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. Reboot the computer. ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE...
1.4.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Pentium 4/Pentium D 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 •...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN1 P5VDC-TVM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_ FAN. 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.
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 1-13...
Sockets Yellow DDR2_A1 and DDR2_B1 Black DDR_A1 and DDR_B1 P5VDC-TVM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets • To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not use DDR and DDR2 memory simultaneously. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 or DDR memory modules.
DIMM. DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 1-15...
1.5.5 Installing a DDR2 DIMM (yellow slots) Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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. ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 1-17...
1.6.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect 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* PCI-E x1 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*...
PCI Express x1 slot. 1.6.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 1-19...
Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC1 Normal CLEAR P5VDC-TVM SE Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
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(the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 +5VSB (Default) P5VDC-TVM SE Keyboard power setting ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 1-21...
Connectors 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. IEEE 1394a port (optional). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 P5VDC-TVM SE Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 1-23...
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3. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraATA cable is intentional. PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 PIN 1 P5VDC-TVM SE IDE connectors 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX1, CD1) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, MPEG card or modem. AUX1 (White) (Black) P5VDC-TVM SE Internal audio connectors ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 1-25...
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This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT1 P5VDC-TVM SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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+5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts Ground Ground +12V DC +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5VDC-TVM SE ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 1-27...
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USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 P5VDC-TVM SE USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB/GAME module is purchased separately.
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Legacy AC’97-compliant pin definition AAFP P5VDC-TVM SE Analog front panel connector 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) (Optional) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
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Use a ribbon cable to connect an IR module to this connector. IR_CON1 P5VDC-TVM SE Infrared module connector The IR module is purchased separately. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL1 HD LED RESET P5VDC-TVM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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...
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field <F5> Loads the previous values <F6> Loads the fail-safe defaults <F9> Loads the optimized defaults <F10> Saves changes and exit ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE...
2.2.2 List box This box appears only in the opening screen. The box displays an initial list of configurable items in the menu you selected. 2.2.3 Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol ( ) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field.
Access Mode [Auto] To auto-detect the Capacity 0 MB HDD’s size, head... on this channel Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F9: Optimized Defaults ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE...
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IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Allows auto-detection of the hard disk drive’s specifications. IDE Channel 0 Master [Auto] Sets the selected channel as Master. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] This item allows the user to select the sector addressing mode. Normal mode supports 528 MB hard disks.
Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE...
Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Precomp This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.
Virtualizaiton Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Enale this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Set this item to [Disaled] under Windows ® Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Excute Disable Bit [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium...
Enables or disables Hard Disk SMART capability support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.11 Small Logo(EPA) Show [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.12 Video BIOS Shadow [Disabled] Enables or disables copying of the video BIOS to shadow RAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 2-11...
Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Select Menu Current FSB Frequency 200MHz Current DRAM Frequency 200MHz Item Specific Help DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD]...
Allows you to reserve an address for ISA expansion cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15M-16M] 2.5.6 Primary Display Adapter [PCi-E] Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E] 2.5.7 VGA Share Memory Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of VGA Share Memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 2-13...
Integrated Peripherals The Integrated Peripherals menu items allow you to change the onboard devices configuration settings. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Select Menu Onchip IDE Device [Press Enter] Onboard Device [Press Enter] Item Specific Help Super IO Device [Press Enter] Onchip IDE Device setup menu.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Keyboard Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable legacy USB device support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mouse Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB mouse support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 2-15...
Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard AC`97 Audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN device support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
ACPI Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ACPI support for operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.7.2 ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Allows you to select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 2-17...
2.7.3 Off by Power Button [Instant-Off] When set to [Instant-Off], the system goes to soft-off when you press the power button for less than 4 seconds. When set to [Delay 4 Sec], press the power button for more than 4 seconds to power off the system. Configuration options: [Delay 4 Sec] [Instant-Off] 2.7.4 Resume by PCI PME [Disabled]...
Allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Off] leaves your system off while [On] reboots the system. [Former-Sts] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Off] [On] [Former-Sts] ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 2-19...
PnP/PCI Configurations The PnP/PCI Configurations menu items allow you to change the settings for PnP/PCI devices. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Select Menu PNP OS Installed [No] Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] IRQ Resources Press Enter...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.7 Assign IRQ For USB [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8.8 INT Pin x Assignment [Auto] Assigns INT assignment for specific devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 2-21...
2.8.9 PCI Express relative items This item is not configurable. 2.8.10 Maximum Payload Size [4096] Allows you to set maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte. Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096] PC Health Status The PC Health Status screen shows the motherboard CPU and fan temperatures, and allows you to set threshold levels for efficient system operation.
Allows you to set PWM increase value when the temperature is one degree higher. Configuration options: [0 PWM/ C] [1 PWM/ C] [2 PWM/ C] [4 PWM/ C] [8 PWM/ C] [16 PWM/ C] [32 PWM/ C] [64 PWM/ ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 2-23...
2.10 Frequency/Voltage Control The Frequency/Voltage Control menu items allow you to change the CPU clock and voltage settings. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Select Menu Spread spectrum [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable/Disable Spread Spectrum. : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save&Exit ESC:Exit...
CMOS RAM. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. 2.11.6 Exit Without Saving Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. ASUS P5VDC-TVM SE 2-25...