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... 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...
... 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...
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... support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your... through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
... support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your... through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
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ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset (N.B.): 24-step chipset voltage control - Memory tuning from 533MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Profile - vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors...
ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset (N.B.): 24-step chipset voltage control - Memory tuning from 533MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - Profile - vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors...
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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 Chassis /...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 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM ...
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 Chassis /...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 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM ...
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... cables to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 for details. See page 5-30 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard.
... cables to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 for details. See page 5-30 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard.
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...port. With this utility, you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclock the CPU speed in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for a more ...colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-22 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...
...port. With this utility, you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclock the CPU speed in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for a more ...colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-22 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...
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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 ... PCIEX16_1 DET_X1_2 PCIEX1_2 ALC883 DET_PCI1 AAFP CD PCI1 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_2 Intel® G35 BIOS VIA VT6308P USB910 Intel® ICH9R SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SB_PWR USB1112 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 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 ... PCIEX16_1 DET_X1_2 PCIEX1_2 ALC883 DET_PCI1 AAFP CD PCI1 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_2 Intel® G35 BIOS VIA VT6308P USB910 Intel® ICH9R SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SB_PWR USB1112 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-
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... and the card inoperable. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an ... read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may...
... and the card inoperable. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an ... read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may...
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Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23...
Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23...
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... RSATA_TXP4 GND ® P5E-VM HDMI SATA2 SATA1 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 ...SATA as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27 • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. See section 4.3.6 ... a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], ...
... RSATA_TXP4 GND ® P5E-VM HDMI SATA2 SATA1 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 ...SATA as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27 • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. See section 4.3.6 ... a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], ...
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... module cable to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you intend to [HD Audio]. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are...this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. The signal is set to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM HDMI +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) P5E-VM HDMI Chassis intrusion connector 11. By default, this connector,...
... module cable to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you intend to [HD Audio]. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are...this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. The signal is set to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM HDMI +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) P5E-VM HDMI Chassis intrusion connector 11. By default, this connector,...
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P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system ...power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when ...off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13.
P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system ...power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when ...off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13.
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...BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P5E-VM... cover. 2. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on test. Connect the power cord to enter...
...BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P5E-VM... cover. 2. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on test. Connect the power cord to enter...
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... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for... function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
... While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for... function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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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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... USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy...
... USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... complete the update process. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
... complete the update process. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
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Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. d. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select ... select Format. DOS environment a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears...
Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. d. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select ... select Format. DOS environment a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears...