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... 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 1-18 1.7.3 Installing...
... 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 1-18 1.7.3 Installing...
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...Definition Video Processing with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max. shared memory of 256MB Support Microsoft® DX 9, OpenGL 1.5, Pixel Shader 3.0 Southbridge Intel® ICH8 - 4 x...to Max resolution to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
...Definition Video Processing with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max. shared memory of 256MB Support Microsoft® DX 9, OpenGL 1.5, Pixel Shader 3.0 Southbridge Intel® ICH8 - 4 x...to Max resolution to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
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... dual-channel feature at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. The external SATA port located at the same time. ASUS P5B-VM 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of visually rich applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
... dual-channel feature at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. The external SATA port located at the same time. ASUS P5B-VM 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of visually rich applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
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... mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the... (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A),...load plate window to ensure system stability. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. If...
... mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the... (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A),...load plate window to ensure system stability. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. If...
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... less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to run at DDR2-533. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install...8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. If this configuration. 32-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server ...
... less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to run at DDR2-533. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install...8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. If this configuration. 32-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server ...
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...Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix ELPIDA Apacer KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Chip No. Side(s): SS - B - C - ASUS P5B-VM 1-21 Single-sided DS - E5116AF-5C-E HYB18T512800AF37 5YDIID9GCT HYB18T512160AF-3.7 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 HYB18T512800BF37 HYB18T512800BF37 HY5PS12821F-C4 HY5PS12821F-C4...black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports three modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. KVR533D2N4/256 KVR533D2N4...
...Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix ELPIDA Apacer KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Chip No. Side(s): SS - B - C - ASUS P5B-VM 1-21 Single-sided DS - E5116AF-5C-E HYB18T512800AF37 5YDIID9GCT HYB18T512160AF-3.7 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 HYB18T512800BF37 HYB18T512800BF37 HY5PS12821F-C4 HY5PS12821F-C4...black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports three modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. KVR533D2N4/256 KVR533D2N4...
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...cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to.... 6. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Remove the onboard...
...cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to.... 6. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Remove the onboard...
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... a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX... provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices.
... a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX... provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices.
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... 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to display a list of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled... specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13
... 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to display a list of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled... specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13
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2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0024 Build Date : 05/16/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5B-VM 2-17
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0024 Build Date : 05/16/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5B-VM 2-17
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... or set the DDR operating frequency. Refer to the default setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the AI Tuning item to become unstable! ASUS P5B-VM 2-19 If this happens, revert to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you...
... or set the DDR operating frequency. Refer to the default setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the AI Tuning item to become unstable! ASUS P5B-VM 2-19 If this happens, revert to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you...
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... you to select the DVMT mode. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] • The option of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the...-items. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the DVMT/FIXED graphic memory size. PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select [Fixed Mode] Allows you to select...
... you to select the DVMT mode. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] • The option of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the...-items. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the DVMT/FIXED graphic memory size. PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select [Fixed Mode] Allows you to select...