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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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... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...procedures that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information....
... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...procedures that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information....
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... Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz to 1333MHz - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Splendid ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
... Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz to 1333MHz - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Splendid ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 -
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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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...recording. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the total time taken. ASUS Crystal Sound... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can enhance speech-centric applications like movies or other media content. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See page 4-8 for details.
...recording. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the total time taken. ASUS Crystal Sound... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can enhance speech-centric applications like movies or other media content. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See page 4-8 for details.
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...meters at 1 meter accuracy. With this utility, you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. See page 4-36 ...4-31, 5-9, and 5-10 for details. See page 4-19 for each parameter. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that aren't. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the computer. Simply shut down and reboot the system, ...
...meters at 1 meter accuracy. With this utility, you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. See page 4-36 ...4-31, 5-9, and 5-10 for details. See page 4-19 for each parameter. AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that aren't. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the computer. Simply shut down and reboot the system, ...
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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 ... Attansic DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power DET_X16_1 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...
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 ... Attansic DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power DET_X16_1 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...
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... for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need...the software drivers for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19
... for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need...the software drivers for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the next page. 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19
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... cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22...the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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...
... cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 2-22...the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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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...is removed to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set using these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA ...connectors are set , refer to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as item in the motherboard support CD. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration with the ... prevents incorrect insertion when you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27 • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1...
...is removed to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set using these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA ...connectors are set , refer to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is set as item in the motherboard support CD. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration with the ... prevents incorrect insertion when you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to [RAID]. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27 • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1...
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...a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel... a high-level signal to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector... connector, 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. AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy...
...a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel... a high-level signal to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector... connector, 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. AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy...
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...connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL... the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
...connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL... the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
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...LED on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3- Monitor b. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause...6. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on test. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and ...
...LED on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3- Monitor b. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause...6. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on test. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and ...
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... function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep... mode or to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of 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.
... function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Refer to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep... mode or to section 4.5 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of 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.
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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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This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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.... Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process.
.... Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process.
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... Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. b. At the ...
... Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. b. At the ...