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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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... If any 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! Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the long...
... If any 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! Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the long...
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...Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See pages 1-30 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 1-28 and... 1-32 for details. 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 ...
...Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See pages 1-30 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 1-28 and... 1-32 for details. 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 ...
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... entering the OS. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See page 1-39 for details. Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-6 for details...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. eliminates the need to overclocking. 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 open the system chassis and clear the...
... entering the OS. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See page 1-39 for details. Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-6 for details...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. eliminates the need to overclocking. 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 open the system chassis and clear the...
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...following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you should shut down ...on a grounded antistatic pad 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 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
...following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you should shut down ...on a grounded antistatic pad 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 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
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... 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Doing so can cause you place it...
... 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Doing so can cause you place 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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...; Extreme and Celeron® D processors. • Make sure the AC power is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap...
...; Extreme and Celeron® D processors. • Make sure the AC power is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap...
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Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to ... to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 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...
Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to ... to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 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...
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... bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to remove (B). ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle...
... bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to remove (B). ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle...
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2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector.
2. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector.
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... Mode. • The total memory may only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. The... default setting. If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • ...
... Mode. • The total memory may only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. The... default setting. If you install Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • ...
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...Refer to install expansion cards. Make sure to do not need to the table on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the... details. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for later use...
...Refer to install expansion cards. Make sure to do not need to the table on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the... details. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for later use...
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... 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 PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM 1-25 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI...
... 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 PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM 1-25 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI...
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...the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. 2. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray ...8226; Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed 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 cable... modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS P5B-VM 1-31
...the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. 2. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray ...8226; Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed 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 cable... modes to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS P5B-VM 1-31
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...can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) ...to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard. P5B-VM R USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V ...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 receive stereo audio input from sound sources... connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. P5B-VM R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-34 ...
...can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) ...to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard. P5B-VM R USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V ...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 receive stereo audio input from sound sources... connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. P5B-VM R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-34 ...
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...back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. ASUS P5B-VM 1-35 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not forget to... connectors! 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. 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin...
...back of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. ASUS P5B-VM 1-35 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not forget to... connectors! 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. 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin...
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...shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector, set to [AC97]. 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 definition NC... the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio. 10. P5B-VM +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 11. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is removed or replaced...
...shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector, set to [AC97]. 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 definition NC... the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to HD Audio. 10. P5B-VM +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 11. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is removed or replaced...
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... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the ...8226; Use 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 ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in ...
... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the ...8226; Use 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 ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in ...