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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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..., ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in your... area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before ...
..., ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in your... area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before ...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are ...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are ...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • ...
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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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... the environment. This is one 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! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
... the environment. This is one 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! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... best signal quality. Serial ATA 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® Clear Video Technology...
... best signal quality. Serial ATA 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® Clear Video Technology...
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... 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See page 1-39 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to ... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. See page 2-6 for each parameter. Update your screen. See page 2-3 for...
... 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See page 1-39 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to ... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. See page 2-6 for each parameter. Update your screen. See page 2-3 for...
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... place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe ...a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change 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 or remove any component...
... place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe ...a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change 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 or remove any component...
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.... 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into it. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Doing so can cause 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...
.... 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into it. Make sure to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Doing so can cause 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...
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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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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™...only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the...connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™...only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the...connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not...
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... Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 on the motherboard. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 on the motherboard. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU...
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... the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger...
... the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger...
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... you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal...and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top ...
... you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal...and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top ...
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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. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 B A A A B B B A 3. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 B A A A B B B A 3. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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A A B A B B A 4. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
A A B A B B A 4. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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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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...dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for Intel® Quiet System Technology. If you install Windows® XP 32...ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 This limitation appears on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for other critical functions....
...dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for Intel® Quiet System Technology. If you install Windows® XP 32...ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 This limitation appears on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for other critical functions....
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... into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage...
... into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage...