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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser... or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser... or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN ...
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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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... controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 10 x USB2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max. JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for Intel CPU ...
... controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 10 x USB2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max. JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for Intel CPU ...
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... 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers 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. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - xi P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features...
... 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers 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. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - xi P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features...
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... to external devices. 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 audio/video appliances such as digital...to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of visually rich applications. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The external SATA port located at mid-board.
... to external devices. 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 audio/video appliances such as digital...to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of visually rich applications. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The external SATA port located at mid-board.
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... shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card...Express specifications. The following figure shows a network 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 LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM 1-25...
... shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card...Express specifications. The following figure shows a network 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 LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM 1-25...
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... connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. P5B-VM R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. P5B-VM R USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND...7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then...
... connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. P5B-VM R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. P5B-VM R USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND...7. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then...
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...ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • 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. ...
...ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • 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. ...
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For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the .... To change the value of options. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 A configurable field is user- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the...
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the .... To change the value of options. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 A configurable field is user- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the...
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...] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15 There is installed in the system. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from...
...] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15 There is installed in the system. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0024 Build Date : 05/16/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5B-VM 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0024 Build Date : 05/16/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5B-VM 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... is free for system suspend. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to be used for use of... [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to change the settings for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27
... is free for system suspend. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to be used for use of... [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to change the settings for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27
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...fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS P5B-VM 2-29 CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] ...or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard...
...fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS P5B-VM 2-29 CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] ...or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard...
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...Configuration Security 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press .... If the fan is for Intel® Core™2 processors only. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to change the system boot options. Power Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The...
...Configuration Security 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press .... If the fan is for Intel® Core™2 processors only. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to change the system boot options. Power Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The...