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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 Overview 1-18 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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 Overview 1-18 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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...setup 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 Menu...2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave 2-15 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 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...
...setup 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 Menu...2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave 2-15 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 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...
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...part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Refer to change system settings through the ... This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing...
...part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Refer to change system settings through the ... This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing...
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...x USB2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; 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. ... ready Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max. one at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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 - P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ...
...x USB2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; 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. ... ready Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max. one at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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 - P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ...
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...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 connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis ...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 Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - xi P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS...
...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 connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis ...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 Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - xi P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS...
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... one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging... technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor 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...
... one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging... technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor 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...
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... retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that best suits your PC! AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose the mode that simultaneously sends different audio streams ... playing multi-channel network games. To wake the system and return to different destinations. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by fans' abruptly speeding up. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are...
... retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that best suits your PC! AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose the mode that simultaneously sends different audio streams ... playing multi-channel network games. To wake the system and return to different destinations. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by fans' abruptly speeding up. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are...
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... the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-31 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5B-VM 1-... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time ...
... the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-31 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5B-VM 1-... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time ...
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ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or...
ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or...
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... on your thumb (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 and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in ...the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . To prevent...
... on your thumb (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 and the load lever is released from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in ...the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . To prevent...
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... the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 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 ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that ...
... the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 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 ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that ...
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...have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the ...install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that ...
...have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the ...install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that ...
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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 plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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. B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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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. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5B-VM 1-17 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5B-VM 1-17 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.
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...-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not...
...-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not...
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... motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. 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 ...module to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. ASUS P5B-VM 1-35 Do not forget ...
... motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. 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 ...module to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at the back of the connector. ASUS P5B-VM 1-35 Do not forget ...
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...that complies 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 otherwise, the system will... not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum...
...that complies 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 otherwise, the system will... not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum...
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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. 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
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...the numeric keypad. The value of this item is set to [Manual]. The values range from 100 to the table below for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the AI Tuning item is auto-detected ...settings. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You can cause the system to be stable. Refer to 400. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of relevant parameters. 2.4 ...
...the numeric keypad. The value of this item is set to [Manual]. The values range from 100 to the table below for the CPU and other system devices. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the AI Tuning item is auto-detected ...settings. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You can cause the system to be stable. Refer to 400. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of relevant parameters. 2.4 ...