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... signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x HDMI-to-DVI conversion adaptor Accessories I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- Retail version only) Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD AS�U�S�S�u�pe�rb�S�o�ftw...
... signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x HDMI-to-DVI conversion adaptor Accessories I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- Retail version only) Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD AS�U�S�S�u�pe�rb�S�o�ftw...
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... and use the second to edit them according to conditions most favorable to 1600x1200. HDMI/DVI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is bundled with an HDMI-to 2-28 for details. ASUS Splendid™ only supports D-sub VGA output with the highest-quality home theater experience... only run under Windows® Vista OS. See pages 2-24 to 2-25 for full HD 1080p visuals. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- SPLENDID ASUS exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology carefully evaluates every pixel in full screen mode and instantly double your picture library thumbnails...
... and use the second to edit them according to conditions most favorable to 1600x1200. HDMI/DVI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is bundled with an HDMI-to 2-28 for details. ASUS Splendid™ only supports D-sub VGA output with the highest-quality home theater experience... only run under Windows® Vista OS. See pages 2-24 to 2-25 for full HD 1080p visuals. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- SPLENDID ASUS exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology carefully evaluates every pixel in full screen mode and instantly double your picture library thumbnails...
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...incoming audio stream while recording. See page 5-24 for details. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to the motherboard. See page 2-35 for details. See page 4-8 for details. Simply ...from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool...
...incoming audio stream while recording. See page 5-24 for details. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to the motherboard. See page 2-35 for details. See page 4-8 for details. Simply ...from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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... component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5E-VM HDMI SB_PWR P5E-VM HDMI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging...
... component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5E-VM HDMI SB_PWR P5E-VM HDMI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging...
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ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- PRI_EIDE EATXPWR 24.5cm (9.6in) 2.2.3 KBMS Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Super I/O HDMI FLOPPY ® P5E-VM HDMI DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,...
ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- PRI_EIDE EATXPWR 24.5cm (9.6in) 2.2.3 KBMS Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Super I/O HDMI FLOPPY ® P5E-VM HDMI DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,...
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P5E-VM HDMI 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 ... the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then...
P5E-VM HDMI 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 ... the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then...
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... assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that...
... assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that...
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A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5E-VM HDMI DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5E-VM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and...
Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 Populated - - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5E-VM HDMI DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5E-VM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and...
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... • AL6E8E63B8E1K ••• AL7E8E63B-8E1K ••• 8G-24IK2-EBT ••• M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C • • • ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-15 CL Chip SS/ Brand DS 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A DS 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A... PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 PSC DS 256MB TwinMOS E2508AB-GE-E 5 ELPIDA SS 1024MB Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C N/A Elixir DS Part No. P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
... • AL6E8E63B8E1K ••• AL7E8E63B-8E1K ••• 8G-24IK2-EBT ••• M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C • • • ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-15 CL Chip SS/ Brand DS 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A DS 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A... PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 PSC DS 256MB TwinMOS E2508AB-GE-E 5 ELPIDA SS 1024MB Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C N/A Elixir DS Part No. P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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...512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand PSC ELPIDA TwinMOS SS/ Part No. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-17 Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. Supports four... N/A N/A N/A 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 N/A N/A 4 4 4 4 Chip Brand SS/ Part No. DS DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K SS 8G-25JK5-EBT SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C P5E-VM HDMI�M�o��th��e�rb��o�a�r�d��Q�u��a�li�fi�e�...
...512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand PSC ELPIDA TwinMOS SS/ Part No. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-17 Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. Supports four... N/A N/A N/A 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 N/A N/A 4 4 4 4 Chip Brand SS/ Part No. DS DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K SS 8G-25JK5-EBT SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C P5E-VM HDMI�M�o��th��e�rb��o�a�r�d��Q�u��a�li�fi�e�...
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... card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the...
... card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the...
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.... Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI...
.... Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI...
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... Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 This port connects the rear speakers in safe mode, change the display setting to 800x600, then restart the system and adjust the right setting...
... Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 This port connects the rear speakers in safe mode, change the display setting to 800x600, then restart the system and adjust the right setting...
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.../Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and...
.../Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and...
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... hard disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27 ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])... RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND ® P5E-VM HDMI SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND P5E-VM HDMI SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 • These connectors are for the ...
... hard disk drives. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27 ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])... RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND ® P5E-VM HDMI SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND P5E-VM HDMI SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 • These connectors are for the ...
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...connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB1112 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+...connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ® P5E-VM HDMI +5V SPDIFOUT GND 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-29
...connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB1112 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+...connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. ® P5E-VM HDMI +5V SPDIFOUT GND 4. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-29
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...CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E-VM HDMI GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P5E-VM HDMI Fan connectors PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND Only the CPU-FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 9. COM1 PIN 1 ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI COM port connector The serial port module is for a serial ...jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-31 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside...
...CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E-VM HDMI GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P5E-VM HDMI Fan connectors PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND Only the CPU-FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 9. COM1 PIN 1 ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI COM port connector The serial port module is for a serial ...jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-31 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside...
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ATX12V EATXPWR ® P5E-VM HDMI +12V DC GND P5E-VM HDMI ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby... configured system, we recommend that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...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 P5E-VM HDMI 2-33
ATX12V EATXPWR ® P5E-VM HDMI +12V DC GND P5E-VM HDMI ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby... configured system, we recommend that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin ...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 P5E-VM HDMI 2-33