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... 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 1-18 1.7.3 Installing...
... 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 1-18 1.7.3 Installing...
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... at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; one at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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...™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus...
... at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; one at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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...™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus...
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...1-18 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- Intel G965 Chipset The Intel® G965 Express Chipset boosts your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation..., multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 1-28 and 1-32 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 your gaming and ...
...1-18 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- Intel G965 Chipset The Intel® G965 Express Chipset boosts your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation..., multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 1-28 and 1-32 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 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 your gaming and ...
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... the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key 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...7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13
... the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key 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...7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13
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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 a 240-pin footprint compared to support the Intel® Quiet ...the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Otherwise, system will halt. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs...
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 a 240-pin footprint compared to support the Intel® Quiet ...the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Otherwise, system will halt. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs...
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... reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with lower latency...
... reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with lower latency...
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... modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into both the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - KVR533D2N4/256 KVR533D2N4/512 KVR533D2N4/1G HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B HYMP564U648-C4...-5C-E 78.81077.420 KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBD48F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM support A BC • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. ASUS P5B-VM 1-21
... modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into both the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - KVR533D2N4/256 KVR533D2N4/512 KVR533D2N4/1G HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B HYMP564U648-C4...-5C-E 78.81077.420 KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBD48F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM support A BC • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. ASUS P5B-VM 1-21
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...Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ...automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to ...
...Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ...automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to ...
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...174; 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 EATX12V GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5B-VM EATXPWR R +3 Volts +12 Volts... 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 more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. otherwise, the system...
...174; 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 EATX12V GND +12V DC GND +12V DC P5B-VM EATXPWR R +3 Volts +12 Volts... 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 more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. otherwise, the system...
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.../ keys to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/...:[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 Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. 2.2.4...
.../ keys to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/...:[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 Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. 2.2.4...
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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 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... default setting. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you to select the memory voltage or set the DDR operating frequency. ASUS P5B-VM 2-19 Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the VCore voltage of the CPU VCore voltage. DDR2800 889* • •...
... default setting. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you to select the memory voltage or set the DDR operating frequency. ASUS P5B-VM 2-19 Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the VCore voltage of the CPU VCore voltage. DDR2800 889* • •...
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... to malfunction. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Initiate Graphic Mode Select ...Automatic] [Disabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this item to [Disabled] if you install 64-bit operating system. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you...
... to malfunction. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Initiate Graphic Mode Select ...Automatic] [Disabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this item to [Disabled] if you install 64-bit operating system. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you...
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Configure DRAM Timing by the Internal graphics device. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] • The option of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is for "DVMT Mode" only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, ... memory size. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Allows you can manually set according to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. When disabled, you to select the DVMT mode. PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM ...
Configure DRAM Timing by the Internal graphics device. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] • The option of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is for "DVMT Mode" only. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, ... memory size. Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Allows you can manually set according to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. When disabled, you to select the DVMT mode. PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM ...
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... settings for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... settings for legacy ISA devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled...