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......vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
......vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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...Supports DVI with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports HDMI with max. Coaxial S/PDIF out port at midboard; ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a...Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access ...integrated Dual VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D and RGB Supports RGB with max. one at back I/O - Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System...
...Supports DVI with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports HDMI with max. Coaxial S/PDIF out port at midboard; ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a...Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access ...integrated Dual VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D and RGB Supports RGB with max. one at back I/O - Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System...
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... from 200MHz to 1333MHz - vChipset (N.B.): 24-step chipset voltage control - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at 0.0125V increment - PCI Express frequency tuning...
... from 200MHz to 1333MHz - vChipset (N.B.): 24-step chipset voltage control - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at 0.0125V increment - PCI Express frequency tuning...
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P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ... header Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers...
P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ... header Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers...
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... standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM HDMI motherboard! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of new features and latest...
... standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM HDMI motherboard! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of new features and latest...
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... monitors. See page 2-24 for details. Dual Display Allows you to utilize 2 monitors for details. See page 2-30 for details.. This motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for six SATA connectors. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- With intelligent optimization of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for high...
... monitors. See page 2-24 for details. Dual Display Allows you to utilize 2 monitors for details. See page 2-30 for details.. This motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for six SATA connectors. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- With intelligent optimization of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for high...
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...See page 5-30 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to backup or share large data files like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 5-14 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash ... like movies or other background noises then eliminates it becomes easy to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and...
...See page 5-30 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to backup or share large data files like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 5-14 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash ... like movies or other background noises then eliminates it becomes easy to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and...
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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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...P5E-VM HDMI SB_PWR P5E-VM HDMI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard... comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power...
...P5E-VM HDMI SB_PWR P5E-VM HDMI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard... comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power...
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... the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into it into the...
... the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into it into the...
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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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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. Line Out port (lime) 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. HDMI port 15. VGA port 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-13 2-21 2-21 2-21 Page 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. Line Out port (lime) 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. HDMI port 15. VGA port 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-13 2-21 2-21 2-21 Page 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-...
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... of the socket box should face you. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- 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 and ...the load lever is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. P5E-VM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on...
... of the socket box should face you. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- 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 and ...the load lever is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. P5E-VM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on...
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...the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 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 the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a CPU separately...
...the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 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 the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. If you buy a CPU separately...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM HDMI CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM HDMI CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 2.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM HDMI CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM HDMI CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 2.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 A A B A B B A 4. 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 motherboard. 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. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 A A B A B B A 4. 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.
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...: ® 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 DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated - Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13
...: ® 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 DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated - Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13
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P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LL/1G KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN KVR800D2N5/1G KHX6400D2ULK2/1G ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 SS...
P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LL/1G KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN KVR800D2N5/1G KHX6400D2ULK2/1G ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 SS...
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... DS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG DS 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 HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/1G KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/2G HYS72T64000HU-3S-B HYS72T128020HU-3S...
... DS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG DS 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 HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/1G KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/2G HYS72T64000HU-3S-B HYS72T128020HU-3S...