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... 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 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13...
... 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 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13...
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...the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 B A Load plate Alignment key 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket...Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to ensure system...
...the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 B A Load plate Alignment key 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket...Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Refer to ensure system...
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... to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for Intel®...-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is then mapped for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules...
... to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for Intel®...-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is then mapped for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules...
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... Start, then select Run. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Windows® XP environment a. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable...
... Start, then select Run. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Windows® XP environment a. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable...
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... directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
... directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5B-VM 2- click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5B-VM 2- click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the... ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update...
... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the... ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update...
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...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle...For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...
...] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle...For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...
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... Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes, the program... selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Select OK to exit the Setup program without saving your selections, choose this option from this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to save the changes while exiting. ASUS P5B-VM 2-35
... Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes, the program... selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Select OK to exit the Setup program without saving your selections, choose this option from this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to save the changes while exiting. ASUS P5B-VM 2-35
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... menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the... the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of...
... menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the... the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of...
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...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that the motherboard supports. To wake the system and return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that...identifies, and removes computer viruses. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that best suits your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ...
...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that the motherboard supports. To wake the system and return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that...identifies, and removes computer viruses. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that best suits your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ...
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...174; Windows® 2000/XP or later version. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988A Audio Driver from the support CD that came with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on High Definition front panel audio ports only. ASUS P5B-VM 3- View...channel audio capability through the installation. Make sure that one of the applications in the support CD have wizards that came with the motherboard package to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. ...
...174; Windows® 2000/XP or later version. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988A Audio Driver from the support CD that came with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on High Definition front panel audio ports only. ASUS P5B-VM 3- View...channel audio capability through the installation. Make sure that one of the applications in the support CD have wizards that came with the motherboard package to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. ...
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... with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU...
... with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU...
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... Power button on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. ASUS P5B-VM A- When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the desktop, ... internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Press to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press...
... Power button on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. ASUS P5B-VM A- When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the desktop, ... internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Press to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press...
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...motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows... and enter the BIOS Setup. Under 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. A- Appendix: CPU features
...motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows... and enter the BIOS Setup. Under 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. A- Appendix: CPU features