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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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...electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. vii If possible, disconnect...
...electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. vii If possible, disconnect...
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...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the ...3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This...
...as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the ...3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This...
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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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...-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 1- Chapter 1: ... panel; This is in 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® ...
...-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 1- Chapter 1: ... panel; This is in 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® ...
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...videos and other PC portable devices. ASUS P5B-VM 1- Delivering breakthrough increases in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control. See pages 1-28 and 1-33 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives ...and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See pages 1-30 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 ...
...videos and other PC portable devices. ASUS P5B-VM 1- Delivering breakthrough increases in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control. See pages 1-28 and 1-33 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives ...and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See pages 1-30 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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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...system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front ...due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 1-39 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. Update your favorite settings. ASUS P5B-VM 1-
...system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front ...due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 1-39 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. Update your favorite settings. ASUS P5B-VM 1-
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P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is detached from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded ...
P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is detached from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded ...
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... rear of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes...
... rear of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes...
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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 P5B-VM 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the ...cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...
ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the ...cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...
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... (A), then move it to the left . 2. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your...
... (A), then move it to the left . 2. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your...
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... the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Close the load plate (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), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to... Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to remove (B). ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 B A Load plate Alignment key 5.
... the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Close the load plate (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), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to... Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Refer to remove (B). ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 B A Load plate Alignment key 5.
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...tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, make sure 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 orient each ...pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install ...
...tool to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, make sure 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 orient each ...pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Place the heatsink on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install ...
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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. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.
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A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has...
... 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has...
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...from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for... less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for Intel® Quiet System Technology. This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you want to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=4 will be downgraded to...
...from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for... less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for Intel® Quiet System Technology. This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you want to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=4 will be downgraded to...
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... unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
... unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.