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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Where to...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Where to...
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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 ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x ... 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 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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 ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x ... 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 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version...
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...ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard...is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. See page 5-30 for details. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can enhance speech-centric applications like movies or other media content. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See ...
...ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard...is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. See page 5-30 for details. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can enhance speech-centric applications like movies or other media content. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file...
ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-
... wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-
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The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Save the BIOS file to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing... BIOS file is found . You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Save the BIOS file to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing... BIOS file is found . You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
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...Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename...use as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename ...
...Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename...use as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename ...
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... prompt. 2. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5E-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading...
... prompt. 2. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5E-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading...
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...motherboard support CD to the USB port. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Turn on the system. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The utility will not function. Reading file "P5E-VM...boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery ...
...motherboard support CD to the USB port. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Turn on the system. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. The utility will not function. Reading file "P5E-VM...boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery ...
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... also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Do this utility. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- You can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to make it lets you can change the power management settings....designed to ensure optimum performance. This section explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can recognize these changes and...
... also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. Do this utility. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- You can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to make it lets you can change the power management settings....designed to ensure optimum performance. This section explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can recognize these changes and...
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... allow you to configure options for details. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- Use the left/right arrow key... to display the sub-menu. Please see section 4.1.3 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5E-VM HDMI VER: 0113 DATE: 10/05/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select ...
... allow you to configure options for details. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- Use the left/right arrow key... to display the sub-menu. Please see section 4.1.3 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5E-VM HDMI VER: 0113 DATE: 10/05/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select ...
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...to Profile 1 O.C. Start O.C. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-35 PROFILE Configuration Save to save the file. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to prevent the ... or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. Profile This item allows you to the...
...to Profile 1 O.C. Start O.C. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-35 PROFILE Configuration Save to save the file. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to prevent the ... or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Profile Allows you to save and load CMOS. Profile This item allows you to the...
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.... This utility helps you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs the Atheros Ethernet utility. ASUS Splendid Installs the ASUS Splendid application. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in...
.... This utility helps you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs the Atheros Ethernet utility. ASUS Splendid Installs the ASUS Splendid application. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in...
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... automatically installed when you customize the boot logo. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your own boot logo...
... automatically installed when you customize the boot logo. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your own boot logo...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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...(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors... 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A- Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. See Chapter...
...(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors... 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A- Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. See Chapter...