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...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM SE 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; The motherboard delivers a ...or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM SE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
...you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM SE 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; The motherboard delivers a ...or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM SE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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... and enthusiastic gamers with peak bandwidths of up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-3
... and enthusiastic gamers with peak bandwidths of up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-3
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...both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. This unique module ... feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you ...
...both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. This unique module ... feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you ...
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... achieve the most precise setting for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs...
... achieve the most precise setting for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E-VM SE ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-9 Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part ...
Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E-VM SE ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-9 Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part ...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product .../removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-11 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product .../removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-11 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad...
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... installing a dual-core CPU, B connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-13 CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the Alignment key socket, making...
... installing a dual-core CPU, B connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-13 CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the Alignment key socket, making...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-15 CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM SE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. 2.
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-15 CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM SE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. 2.
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5. 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. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-17 Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
5. 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. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-17 Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
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... Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install a maximum of less than 3 GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-19 This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain...
... Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install a maximum of less than 3 GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-19 This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain...
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-21 CL 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB... NANYA SS KINGMAX SS KINGMAX DS N/A SS N/A DS SMART SS SMART DS NANYA DS NANYA SS PSC SS Part No. P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-21 CL 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB... NANYA SS KINGMAX SS KINGMAX DS N/A SS N/A DS SMART SS SMART DS NANYA DS NANYA SS PSC SS Part No. P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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... DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-23 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when...
... DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-23 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when...
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...- - SATA controller 2 - - - - - - Azalia - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - PATA (368) shared - - - - - - - shared USB controller 1 - - - USB controller 5 - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-25 USB controller 0 - - - - - - - shared - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System timer 1 2 Keyboard controller 2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - PCIE x1_2 - - USB 2.0 controller...
...- - SATA controller 2 - - - - - - Azalia - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - PATA (368) shared - - - - - - - shared USB controller 1 - - - USB controller 5 - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-25 USB controller 0 - - - - - - - shared - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System timer 1 2 Keyboard controller 2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - PCIE x1_2 - - USB 2.0 controller...
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... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to... system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-27 1.9 Jumper 1. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery...
... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to... system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-27 1.9 Jumper 1. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery...
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This port connects a microphone. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-29 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In ...
This port connects a microphone. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-29 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In ...
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... GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ® P5E-VM SE SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND P5E-VM SE SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect... side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA device. Refer to the SATA1/2 connector. right angle side ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-31 ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1/2/5/6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Ultra DMA 133/...
... GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND ® P5E-VM SE SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND P5E-VM SE SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect... side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to SATA device. Refer to the SATA1/2 connector. right angle side ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-31 ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1/2/5/6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Ultra DMA 133/...
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... separately. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module cable is for a IEEE 1394a port. CD ® P5E-VM SE Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5E-VM SE Internal audio connector ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-33 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back...
... separately. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module cable is for a IEEE 1394a port. CD ® P5E-VM SE Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5E-VM SE Internal audio connector ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-33 Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back...
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... when you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM SE +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS P5E-VM SE Chassis intrusion connector (Default) 11. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-35 The signal is for details. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you intend...
... when you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM SE +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS P5E-VM SE Chassis intrusion connector (Default) 11. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-35 The signal is for details. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you intend...
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...-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM SE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. P5E-VM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-37
...-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM SE IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when.... • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. P5E-VM SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-37
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.