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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 ... 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 Chipset 2-19 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.4 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-29 iv
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 ... 2-16 2.3.6 System Information 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu 2-18 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 Chipset 2-19 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-24 2.4.4 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-29 iv
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... provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. How this guide This user guide contains...and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter...
... provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. How this guide This user guide contains...and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter...
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... 3.0 Southbridge Intel® ICH8 - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports. JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G965 with Intel® Clear Video Technology Southbridge: Intel® ICH8 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2... to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max. resolutions 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 - one at back panel) (continued on the next page) P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus...
... 3.0 Southbridge Intel® ICH8 - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports. JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G965 with Intel® Clear Video Technology Southbridge: Intel® ICH8 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2... to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max. resolutions 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 - one at back panel) (continued on the next page) P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus...
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...4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 5 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x COM ...ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS...
...4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 5 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x COM ...ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS...
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... 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! 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; Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the...
... 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! 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; Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the...
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...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 the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits ...(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. Refer to remove (B). 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability...
...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 the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits ...(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. Refer to remove (B). 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability...
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...Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. ASUS P5B-VM 1-35 Connect the fan cables to the fan ... a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. 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. These are not jumpers!
...Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. ASUS P5B-VM 1-35 Connect the fan cables to the fan ... a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. 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. These are not jumpers!
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... fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended... when configuring 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
... fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended... when configuring 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
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...Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology...Enabled] Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology...Enabled] Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically ...
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... want to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the operating system to [Enabled], you install 64-bit operating system...
... want to use the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the operating system to [Enabled], you install 64-bit operating system...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the OS...and noise when you are temporarily away. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer ...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the OS...and noise when you are temporarily away. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer ...
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A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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...add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 ...2003 x64 Edition). 3. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following ...
...add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 ...2003 x64 Edition). 3. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following ...
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Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is ...the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the ...
Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is ...the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the ...