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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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... the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power ... This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes...
... the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power ... This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes...
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... MHz at 0.0125V increment - vChipset (CPU PLL): 16-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection: - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vFSB: 16-step FSB voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x Coaxial S/...on the next page) xii ASUS AI Gear2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS O.C. vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 1333MHz - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI ...
... MHz at 0.0125V increment - vChipset (CPU PLL): 16-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection: - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vFSB: 16-step FSB voltage control - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x Coaxial S/...on the next page) xii ASUS AI Gear2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS O.C. vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 1333MHz - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI ...
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xiii 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...
xiii 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...
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... Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See page 4-8 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can enhance speech...
... Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See page 4-8 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can enhance speech...
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... Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 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. See page ...the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 4-31, 5-9, and 5-10 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the...
... Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 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. See page ...the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 4-31, 5-9, and 5-10 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the...
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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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... the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they ... necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to...
... the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they ... necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to...
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... power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 2.6 Jumper 1. Plug the power cord ... • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due...
... power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 2.6 Jumper 1. Plug the power cord ... • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due...
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..., you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration with... using these connectors. This prevents incorrect insertion when you intend to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as item in the motherboard support CD. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27
..., you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration with... using these connectors. This prevents incorrect insertion when you intend to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as item in the motherboard support CD. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27
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...HD Audio]. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM HDMI +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) P5E-VM HDMI Chassis intrusion connector 11. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level... of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Chassis...
...HD Audio]. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM HDMI +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) P5E-VM HDMI Chassis intrusion connector 11. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level... of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector, set the item to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. Chassis...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The system power LED ... the system power LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware...
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The system power LED ... the system power LED. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... are secured. 3. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. At power on self tests or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for ...your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3- Turn on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord ...
... are secured. 3. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. At power on self tests or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for ...your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3- Turn on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord ...
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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. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you ... to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then ...
... 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. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you ... to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then ...
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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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... the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections...
... the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select.
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... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions...
... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions...
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... a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup d. e. b. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the...
... a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup d. e. b. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the...