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......vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
......vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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... 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports HDMI with max. Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi one at back I/O - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System ... / Pentium® 4 processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory ...
... 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports HDMI with max. Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi one at back I/O - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System ... / Pentium® 4 processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory ...
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... port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii 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: - vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control -
... port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii 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: - vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control -
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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 ... header Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector 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...
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 ... header Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector 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...
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... , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM HDMI motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive...
... , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM HDMI motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive...
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... HD 1080p visuals. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See page 2-24 for six SATA connectors. HDMI/DVI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is bundled with the highest-quality home theater experience. See pages 2-27 to the human eye. The onboard Intel® ICH9R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for details.. This motherboard is a set...
... HD 1080p visuals. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See page 2-24 for six SATA connectors. HDMI/DVI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is bundled with the highest-quality home theater experience. See pages 2-27 to the human eye. The onboard Intel® ICH9R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for details.. This motherboard is a set...
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...enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other media content. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See page 4-8 for details. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See...online game, video conference and recording. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to ...
...enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other media content. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- See page 4-8 for details. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See...online game, video conference and recording. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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...grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to ...motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5E-VM HDMI SB_PWR P5E-VM HDMI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM HDMI...
...grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to ...motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5E-VM HDMI SB_PWR P5E-VM HDMI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM HDMI...
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... so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Place this side ...towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct...
... so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. Place this side ...towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct...
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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 module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,...
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 module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,...
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... x16 slot Jumper 1. Line In port (light blue) 7. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 13. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. 2.2.4 Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. Microphone port (pink) 9. IEEE 1394a port 12. HDMI port 15.
... x16 slot Jumper 1. Line In port (light blue) 7. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 13. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. 2.2.4 Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. Microphone port (pink) 9. IEEE 1394a port 12. HDMI port 15.
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... move it is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. P5E-VM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND 2.3.1 Installing...
... move it is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. P5E-VM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND 2.3.1 Installing...
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... a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have... sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum ...
... a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have... sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum ...
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CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM HDMI CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM HDMI CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM HDMI CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM HDMI CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
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... (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5E-VM HDMI DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5E-VM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets ...Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Dual-channel (1) Populated - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard...
... (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5E-VM HDMI DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5E-VM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets ...Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Dual-channel (1) Populated - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard...
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P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip SS/ Brand DS 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-15
P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip SS/ Brand DS 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-15
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... DS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG DS NANYA SS KINGMAX SS KINGMAX DS N/A SS N/A DS SMART SS SMART DS NANYA DS NANYA SS PSC SS Part No. P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
... DS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG DS NANYA SS KINGMAX SS KINGMAX DS N/A SS N/A DS SMART SS SMART DS NANYA DS NANYA SS PSC SS Part No. P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.