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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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... 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 came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips... ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. 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 ...
... 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 came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips... ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. 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 ...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup...
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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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... your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Thank you...and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor 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...
... your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Thank you...and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor 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...
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... 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...such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to external devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. Intel G965 Chipset The...
... 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...such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to external devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. Intel G965 Chipset The...
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... feature collection provides you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. function. Update your screen. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5B-VM 1- When the system hangs due to open...
... feature collection provides you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. function. Update your screen. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5B-VM 1- When the system hangs due to open...
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... plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED...
... plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical...
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical...
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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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... 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 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® 4/Pentium®...
... 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 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® 4/Pentium®...
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... the socket pins, 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. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention...
... the socket pins, 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. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention...
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ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU ... the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 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 to...
ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU ... the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. 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 to...
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Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and ... before you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that the four fasteners...
Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and ... before you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that the four fasteners...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2.
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently 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.
... Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently 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.
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... reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with ...space is reserved for Intel® Quiet System Technology. • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. For optimum compatibility, it is ...
... reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with ...space is reserved for Intel® Quiet System Technology. • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. For optimum compatibility, it is ...
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... introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
... introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.