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... card(s) 4. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The system motherboard comes with the component. Hard disk drive 5. Basic components to...
... card(s) 4. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The system motherboard comes with the component. Hard disk drive 5. Basic components to...
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... damage is on the motherboard. Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.4 Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in ... The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU...package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-
... damage is on the motherboard. Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.4 Installing a CPU The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in ... The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU...package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2-
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ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R 3.
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R 3.
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... DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may install up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5B-VM R 128 Pins P5B-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or...
... DIMMs. • Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended configurations may install up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5B-VM R 128 Pins P5B-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or...
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...,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5B-VM PARALLE PORT VGA R EATXPWR 1394_USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO ATX12V RTL8111B Intel G965MCH JMicron JMB363 PCIEX16 TSB43AB22A PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 AD1988 AAFP PCIEX4_1 CD IE1394_2 BUZZ CR2032...
...,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5B-VM PARALLE PORT VGA R EATXPWR 1394_USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO ATX12V RTL8111B Intel G965MCH JMicron JMB363 PCIEX16 TSB43AB22A PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 AD1988 AAFP PCIEX4_1 CD IE1394_2 BUZZ CR2032...
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...! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- Reinstall the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard battery. 3. You can clear the...
...! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- Reinstall the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard battery. 3. You can clear the...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 2.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 2.
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...NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a description of the rear panel I /O ports with a covered Pin 5. P5B-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector supports the front panel audio I /O ports. 4.3.2 Internal connectors 1. ...or High Definition Audio standard. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to PIN 1. P5B-VM R Azalia-compliant pin definition AAFP HP_HD MIC2_JD PRESENSE# AGND HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L Legacy AC'97-compliant pin ...
...NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a description of the rear panel I /O ports with a covered Pin 5. P5B-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector supports the front panel audio I /O ports. 4.3.2 Internal connectors 1. ...or High Definition Audio standard. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to PIN 1. P5B-VM R Azalia-compliant pin definition AAFP HP_HD MIC2_JD PRESENSE# AGND HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L Legacy AC'97-compliant pin ...
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... connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5B-VM R P5B-VM EIDE Connector PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the IDE connector...
... connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5B-VM R P5B-VM EIDE Connector PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the IDE connector...
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...fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- P5B-VM R SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5B-VM SATA Connectors • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or... for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN P5B-VM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5B-VM Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to any of the connector.
...fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- P5B-VM R SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5B-VM SATA Connectors • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or... for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN P5B-VM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5B-VM Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to any of the connector.
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... chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to the USB connectors. P5B-VM R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info P5B-VM R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB+5V ...USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5B-VM USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the audio connector at the back of these connectors, then install the module...
... chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to the USB connectors. P5B-VM R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info P5B-VM R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB+5V ...USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5B-VM USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the audio connector at the back of these connectors, then install the module...
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... +12 V power plug; 8. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- EATX12V GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5B-VM EATXPWR R +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts P5B-VM ATX Power Connector Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground...
... +12 V power plug; 8. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- EATX12V GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5B-VM EATXPWR R +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts P5B-VM ATX Power Connector Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground...
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... when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. P5B-VM +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 10. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the IEEE 1394 connector. IEEE 1394a..." are shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. P5B-VM R TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND IE1394_2 P5B-VM IEEE 1394a Connector 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V Never connect a USB cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
... when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. P5B-VM +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 10. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to the IEEE 1394 connector. IEEE 1394a..." are shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. P5B-VM R TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND IE1394_2 P5B-VM IEEE 1394a Connector 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V Never connect a USB cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
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ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4-11 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode... the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. P5B-VM PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R IDELED+ IDELED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL HD LED RESET P5B-VM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED....
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4-11 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode... the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. P5B-VM PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R IDELED+ IDELED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...) This 2-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL HD LED RESET P5B-VM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED....
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... The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER... the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Then press . 4. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-
... The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER... the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Then press . 4. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-
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....00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-35 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 5.7 Tools menu The Tools...
....00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-35 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 5.7 Tools menu The Tools...