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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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Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 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! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB...
Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 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! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB...
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... 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The Intel® G965 Express features the Intel... integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Delivering breakthrough increases in high-definition video, crisp imaging,...
... 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The Intel® G965 Express features the Intel... integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Delivering breakthrough increases in high-definition video, crisp imaging,...
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...utility. See page 2-31 for details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See page 1-39 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting ...containing the BIOS file. Update your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. function. Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS...
...utility. See page 2-31 for details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See page 1-39 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting ...containing the BIOS file. Update your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. function. Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS...
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... power cord is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist... came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you install or remove ...
... power cord is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist... came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you install or remove ...
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... 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 your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to... secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- The edge with ...
... 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 your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to... secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- The edge with ...
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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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... the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if ... fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2/Pentium® D/Pentium®...
... the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if ... fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2/Pentium® D/Pentium®...
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... B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to the left . 2. 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 released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your... is facing towards you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard.
... B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction To prevent damage to the left . 2. 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 released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your... is facing towards you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard.
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...The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B A Load plate ...Alignment key 5. 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 ...
...The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. B A Load plate ...Alignment key 5. 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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ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 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. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 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. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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...with CL=4 will be downgraded to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). •... not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 You may install a maximum of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. This limitation appears on each slot, but only...
...with CL=4 will be downgraded to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). •... not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 You may install a maximum of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. This limitation appears on each slot, but only...
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...Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the ... Refer to use . 4. See Chapter 4 for details. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 1-23 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...
...Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the ... Refer to use . 4. See Chapter 4 for details. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 1-23 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...
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The figure shows a graphics 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 PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI ... other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed...
The figure shows a graphics 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 PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI ... other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable ...the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 1-31 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices...133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device. P5B-VM R P5B-VM IDE Connector PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable ...the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 1-31 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices...133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device. P5B-VM R P5B-VM IDE Connector PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal...
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... USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5B-VM USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB...that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 6. P5B-VM R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then ...
... USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB56 USB78 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5B-VM USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB...that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 6. P5B-VM R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then ...
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... damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN P5B-VM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5B-VM Fan Connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. 9. P5B-VM R COM1 PIN 1 P5B-VM COM Port ... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. 8. 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) ...
... damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN P5B-VM GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5B-VM Fan Connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. 9. P5B-VM R COM1 PIN 1 P5B-VM COM Port ... port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. 8. 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. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) ...
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...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector. P5B-VM +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM...is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. P5B-VM 1-36 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 ...
...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector. P5B-VM +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM...is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. P5B-VM 1-36 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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... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a ... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX ...
... unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a ... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX ...