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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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...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 Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - P5E-VM... RGB Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1080@85Hz Supports DVI with max. ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O... 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™...
...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 Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - P5E-VM... RGB Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1080@85Hz Supports DVI with max. ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O... 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™...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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.... See page 4-36 for details. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ... features ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. With this utility, you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults ...
.... See page 4-36 for details. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ... features ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. With this utility, you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults ...
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..., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page...
..., conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page...
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... original setting or restart system and press F8 to monitor black out. Rear Speaker Out port (black). VGA port. Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this would lead to enter safe mode. When users choose the..., and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port allows Gigabit connection to 800x600, then restart the system and adjust the right setting for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green).
... original setting or restart system and press F8 to monitor black out. Rear Speaker Out port (black). VGA port. Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this would lead to enter safe mode. When users choose the..., and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port allows Gigabit connection to 800x600, then restart the system and adjust the right setting for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 PS/2 mouse port (green).
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...Speaker Out Mic In - 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...the side speakers in safe mode, change the display setting to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this motherboard can just wait 15 seconds for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable...
...Speaker Out Mic In - 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...the side speakers in safe mode, change the display setting to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support, this motherboard can just wait 15 seconds for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable...
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...keyboard port (purple). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 This situation will affect the playback quality. CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v7.14 15. Following is a configuration example for a PS/2 keyboard. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will be improved after the driver is for your reference.... • Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will upgrade the playback quality. Playback of HD DVD and ...
...keyboard port (purple). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 This situation will affect the playback quality. CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v7.14 15. Following is a configuration example for a PS/2 keyboard. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will be improved after the driver is for your reference.... • Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will upgrade the playback quality. Playback of HD DVD and ...
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... the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-
... the BIOS in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-
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... Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to internally optimize the order of commands. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto...
... Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to internally optimize the order of commands. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto...
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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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... contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running...
... contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running...
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... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Other drivers Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 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 Wizard.
... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Other drivers Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. 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 Wizard.
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.... Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 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. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology...; improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to open, view, and print documents in your PC. 5.2.4 Make disk menu ...
.... Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. 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. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology...; improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to open, view, and print documents in your PC. 5.2.4 Make disk menu ...
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...and play convenience. 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 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience...and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
...and play convenience. 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 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience...and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
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... your listening pleasure. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter...
... your listening pleasure. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter...
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...II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, ...launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer,...
...II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, ...launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer,...
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... install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. After launching the application, the AI...xx. 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 the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, ...174; desktop. Press to close or restore the application. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan2 5-21 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI ...
... install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. After launching the application, the AI...xx. 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 the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, ...174; desktop. Press to close or restore the application. Click this icon to launch Q-Fan2 5-21 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI ...
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... 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in a created RAID set (s). If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the...To do this: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks...
... 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in a created RAID set (s). If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the...To do this: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks...