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...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
...transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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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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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 ... (Intel® GMA X3000) integrated High Definition Video Processing 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. 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 Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 ... (Intel® GMA X3000) integrated High Definition Video Processing 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. 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...
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... 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 Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - xi ASUS AI Nap - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: -
... 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 Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - xi ASUS AI Nap - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: -
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...speed data retrieval and saves. 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 details. See pages 1-28 and 1-...32 for details. See pages 1-30 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The Intel® G965 Express features the Intel...
...speed data retrieval and saves. 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 details. See pages 1-28 and 1-...32 for details. See pages 1-30 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The Intel® G965 Express features the Intel...
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...figure 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,...and other cards that comply with PCI 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed...
...figure 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,...and other cards that comply with PCI 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed...
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...the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive ... introduction The USB module is purchased separately. 7. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for...
...the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive ... introduction The USB module is purchased separately. 7. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for...
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...we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power...Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-...
...we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power...Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-...
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.... Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Select Screen Select Item +- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the ...bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up...
.... Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Select Screen Select Item +- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the ...bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up...
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... Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables...
... Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables...
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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 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.
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... Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27 Select an item then press 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...] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced...
... Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27 Select an item then press 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...] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced...
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...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). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX...[N/A] Power Fan Speed (RPM) VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...
...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). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX...[N/A] Power Fan Speed (RPM) VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically ...
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...options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent] The option of "Ultra Silent" is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is for Intel® Core™2 processors only. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to ...-S360] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select an item then press to display the detected speed. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan control. Power Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ...
...options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent] The option of "Ultra Silent" is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is for Intel® Core™2 processors only. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to ...-S360] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select an item then press to display the detected speed. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan control. Power Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ...