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...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 - ...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™ x1...; next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with max. P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA ...
...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 - ...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™ x1...; next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with max. P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA ...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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...and the card inoperable. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the table on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the card. 2. Remove the bracket ...you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. Make sure to the card. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 See Chapter 4 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...
...and the card inoperable. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the table on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the card. 2. Remove the bracket ...you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. Make sure to the card. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 See Chapter 4 for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...
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... VGA-compatible devices. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this would lead to 800x600, then restart the system...SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 6 7 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 7. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. While in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-...
... VGA-compatible devices. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this would lead to 800x600, then restart the system...SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 6 7 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 7. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. While in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-...
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...return to the original setting or restart system and press F8 to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Due to enter safe mode. This 6-pin ... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. 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...
...return to the original setting or restart system and press F8 to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this motherboard can also support DVI output. • Due to enter safe mode. This 6-pin ... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. 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...
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...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. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 Following is for your reference. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This situation will lead to use an HDCP... compliant monitor. • Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will be improved after the driver is updated later. ...
...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. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 Following is for your reference. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This situation will lead to use an HDCP... compliant monitor. • Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will be improved after the driver is updated later. ...
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...flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following ... motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update...
...flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following ... motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update...
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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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...; 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...
...; 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding...
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... of you computer so you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (... DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you to create the Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your PC. ...
... of you computer so you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (... DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you to create the Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your PC. ...
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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 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the SoundEffect icon to display the ... function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. 5.3.2 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.
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 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the SoundEffect icon to display the ... function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. 5.3.2 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.
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Place the support CD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. You...drive. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. To launch ...click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, ...
Place the support CD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the application. You...drive. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. To launch ...click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, ...
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...launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the...your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Press to launch AI N.O.S. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 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 launch Q-Fan2 5-21 Follow the screen...
...launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the...your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Press to launch AI N.O.S. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 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 launch Q-Fan2 5-21 Follow the screen...
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...the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for details. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in a created RAID set (s). Refer ...from a hard disk drive included in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Select RAID from the configuration options, then press . 5. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33
...the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for details. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in a created RAID set (s). Refer ...from a hard disk drive included in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Select RAID from the configuration options, then press . 5. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33
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Boot your computer. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in ... boot device. 4. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-43
Boot your computer. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in ... boot device. 4. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-43
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... the EIST feature. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information...
... the EIST feature. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information...