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... Support [Enabled 4-26 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-35 4.7.3 AI Net 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD...
... Support [Enabled 4-26 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-30 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-31 4.6.3 Security 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-34 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-35 4.7.3 AI Net 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD...
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... 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid 5-28 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-32 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-33 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
... 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.3.10 ASUS Splendid 5-28 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-32 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-33 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without...
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...*This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with max. Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi P5E-VM HDMI ...of 384 MB Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10, OpenGL® 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 *The DirectX® 10 driver will be provided by the chipset vendor later. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI Express™ ...- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533MHz memory modules - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - Supports ...
...*This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with max. Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi P5E-VM HDMI ...of 384 MB Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10, OpenGL® 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 *The DirectX® 10 driver will be provided by the chipset vendor later. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI Express™ ...- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533MHz memory modules - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - Supports ...
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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 ... 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 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 ... 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 version...
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...1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that aren't. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily monitor the condition of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most...page 4-36 for details. eliminates the need to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. With this utility, you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See page 4-19 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 ...
...1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that aren't. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily monitor the condition of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most...page 4-36 for details. eliminates the need to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. With this utility, you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See page 4-19 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 ...
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...earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on the next page for information on the next page. 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 The following sub‑sections describe the ... cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Otherwise,...
...earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on the next page for information on the next page. 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 The following sub‑sections describe the ... cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Otherwise,...
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...) through a network hub. When users choose the resolution setting that monitor does not support. LAN (RJ-45) port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 While in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other ...VGA-compatible devices. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this would lead to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. This port is...
...) through a network hub. When users choose the resolution setting that monitor does not support. LAN (RJ-45) port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 While in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other ...VGA-compatible devices. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this would lead to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. This port is...
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...to enter safe mode. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port is for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you choose the resolution setting that monitor does ...not support, this motherboard can just wait 15 seconds for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. You can also support DVI output. • Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor ...
...to enter safe mode. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port is for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you choose the resolution setting that monitor does ...not support, this motherboard can just wait 15 seconds for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. You can also support DVI output. • Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor ...
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... DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 Following is updated later. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to monitor overscan...
... DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 Following is updated later. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to monitor overscan...
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... and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- This...
... and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- This...
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... the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 SATA Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode.
... the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 SATA Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode.
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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... CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- The contents of the support CD to...
... CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- The contents of the support CD to...
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... LAN driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver 4. If you install drivers separately instead of using ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard, make sure to activate the devices. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation...
... LAN driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver 4. If you install drivers separately instead of using ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard, make sure to activate the devices. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Make Intel ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Adobe Acrobat ...32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Make Intel ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Adobe Acrobat ...32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a...
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... Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. If the Realtek audio software .... Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
... Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. If the Realtek audio software .... Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
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... karaoke to set your listening pleasure. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter...
... karaoke to set your listening pleasure. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter...
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... Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions... window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current...main window right handle. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. The PC Probe...
... Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions... window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current...main window right handle. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. The PC Probe...
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Place the support CD to normal state. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the AI N.O.S., AI...to launch Q-Fan2 5-21 Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear2 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5E-VM HDMI Press to launch AI Nap Press to close or restore the application. Click this icon to launch AI ...N.O.S. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily....
Place the support CD to normal state. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the AI N.O.S., AI...to launch Q-Fan2 5-21 Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear2 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5E-VM HDMI Press to launch AI Nap Press to close or restore the application. Click this icon to launch AI ...N.O.S. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily....
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To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33 If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the configuration options, then press . 5. Refer to the Main Menu, select SATA Configuration, then... from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the system or the motherboard user guide for details. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Save your ...
To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33 If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the configuration options, then press . 5. Refer to the Main Menu, select SATA Configuration, then... from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the system or the motherboard user guide for details. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Save your ...