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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 Overview 1-18 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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 Overview 1-18 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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... the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, ... voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
... the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, ... voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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...It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the ... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the...
...It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the ... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the...
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... the use of ASUS quality motherboards! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. This is one 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...
... the use of ASUS quality motherboards! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. This is one 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...
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...peak bandwidths of visually rich applications. 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 smart setup and hot-plug functions. ASUS P5B-VM 1- Delivering breakthrough increases in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and... bandwidth for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to install DIMMs with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000.
...peak bandwidths of visually rich applications. 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 smart setup and hot-plug functions. ASUS P5B-VM 1- Delivering breakthrough increases in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and... bandwidth for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to install DIMMs with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000.
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...at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Due to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 1-39 for details. function. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to chipset behavior...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 the motherboard. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required...
...at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Due to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 1-39 for details. function. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to chipset behavior...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 the motherboard. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required...
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...sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause ...grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions...
...sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you install or remove any motherboard component. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause ...grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions...
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... not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws...
... not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws...
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.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is off before...
.... Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is off before...
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..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are...
..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are...
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4. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging ... (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window...
4. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging ... (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window...
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... and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU ...in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. ...
... and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU ...in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. ...
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2...
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... is reserved for this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 There will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533. The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. If you install Windows® XP 32...
... is reserved for this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 There will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533. The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. If you install Windows® XP 32...
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...socket such that it flips out with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Failure to do not...Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage 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 ...
...socket such that it flips out with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Failure to do not...Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage 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 ...
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.... ASUS P5B-VM 1-23 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. Make sure to the card. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion...IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the next ...
.... ASUS P5B-VM 1-23 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. Make sure to the card. Failure to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion...IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the next ...
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...and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x4 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ...1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM...
...and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x4 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ...1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM...
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You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for ...USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5B-VM R USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 1 USB...
You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for ...USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5B-VM R USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 1 USB...
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...12V. ASUS P5B-VM 1-35 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making ...sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to ...
...12V. ASUS P5B-VM 1-35 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making ...sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to ...
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest...
... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest...