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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Overview 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-18 1.7.1 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-4 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Overview 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-18 1.7.1 ...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read ... retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read ... retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short...
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... that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not...
... that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... the impact on the use of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM Serial ATA power and signal cable for buying an ASUS® P5B-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
... the impact on the use of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM Serial ATA power and signal cable for buying an ASUS® P5B-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
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...ASUS P5B-VM 1- Intel G965 Chipset The Intel® G965 Express Chipset boosts your system memory to 12.8 GB/s. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. See pages 1-18 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard... Delivering breakthrough increases in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at the back I/O provides ...
...ASUS P5B-VM 1- Intel G965 Chipset The Intel® G965 Express Chipset boosts your system memory to 12.8 GB/s. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. See pages 1-18 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard... Delivering breakthrough increases in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at the back I/O provides ...
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...corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. function. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to convert your BIOS easily ... an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to...
...corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. function. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to convert your BIOS easily ... an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to...
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... the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ...The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
... the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ...The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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... ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Doing so can cause you place it into it. ...
... ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Doing so can cause you place it into it. ...
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24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ESATA KBPWR PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775 CHA_FAN1 Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,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...
24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ESATA KBPWR PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775 CHA_FAN1 Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,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...
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... to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® ...
... to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® ...
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... move it to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the... in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard.
... move it to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the... in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard.
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... B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with...
... B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with...
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... before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four... fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four... fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 2. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has...
... on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has...
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ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 This limitation appears on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2...XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. Notes on the operating systems... sided x16 memory modules. If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on memory limitations • Due to operate with CL=3 will be downgraded...
ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 This limitation appears on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2...XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. Notes on the operating systems... sided x16 memory modules. If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on memory limitations • Due to operate with CL=3 will be downgraded...
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... 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip...
... 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip...