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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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ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; Intel Matrix Storage... Intel® 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 Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket ... xi resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports HDMI with max. Supports up to 8 GB system memory Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500 integrated Dual VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D and RGB Supports RGB with Intel®...
ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; Intel Matrix Storage... Intel® 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 Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket ... xi resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports HDMI with max. Supports up to 8 GB system memory Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500 integrated Dual VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D and RGB Supports RGB with Intel®...
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... CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection: - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Gear2 - Profile - vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB...
... CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection: - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Gear2 - Profile - vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB...
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It is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of High-Definition videos, superb 3D effects...-generation 45nm multi-core processors. Featuring the Intel® Clear Video Technology, enhanced post-processing and Vista™ compatibility, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the...
It is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of High-Definition videos, superb 3D effects...-generation 45nm multi-core processors. Featuring the Intel® Clear Video Technology, enhanced post-processing and Vista™ compatibility, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the...
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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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... on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push...
... on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push...
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...-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 Dual-channel (1) Populated - Populated - Populated - 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...
...-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 Dual-channel (1) Populated - Populated - Populated - 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...
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...is reserved for other critical functions. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. • You may only recognize less ...174; XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on the...
...is reserved for other critical functions. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. • You may only recognize less ...174; XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on the...
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... memory configuration. C - Single-sided DS - DS DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K SS 8G-25JK5-EBT SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard ...4-4-4 4-4-4 4-4-4 4-4-4 N/A N/A N/A 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 N/A N/A 4 4 4 4 Chip Brand SS/ Part No. P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-17 CL 1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 512MB TwinMOS E5108AE-GE-E 5 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand PSC ELPIDA TwinMOS SS...
... memory configuration. C - Single-sided DS - DS DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K SS 8G-25JK5-EBT SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard ...4-4-4 4-4-4 4-4-4 4-4-4 N/A N/A N/A 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 N/A N/A 4 4 4 4 Chip Brand SS/ Part No. P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-17 CL 1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 512MB TwinMOS E5108AE-GE-E 5 512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 Chip Brand PSC ELPIDA TwinMOS SS...
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... off and on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. 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... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 2.6 Jumper 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking...
... off and on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. 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... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 2.6 Jumper 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking...
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... driver is updated later. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to monitor overscan and underscan. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz DIMM: DDR2-...bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v7.14 15. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 Following is for your reference. • Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will lead to use ...
... driver is updated later. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to monitor overscan and underscan. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz DIMM: DDR2-...bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v7.14 15. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 Following is for your reference. • Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will lead to use ...
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... fully configured system, we recommend that you are for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. 12. The power supply plugs are designed to...power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher...; Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-33
... fully configured system, we recommend that you are for your system, refer to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. 12. The power supply plugs are designed to...power is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher...; Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-33
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...memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . ASUS P5E-VM...Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . Turn on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, ...
...memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . ASUS P5E-VM...Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . Turn on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, ...
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... Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000 MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 503 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-15 Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects...
... Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000 MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 503 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-15 Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects...
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...memory voltage. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] ~ [1.67V] [1.69V] [1.71V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5E-VM... CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper. CPU ...
...memory voltage. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] ~ [1.67V] [1.69V] [1.71V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5E-VM... CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper. CPU ...
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...The Chipset menu allows you to zero (0). North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Select PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [...Enabled, 8MB] [Auto] [Disabled] Video Function Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below...
...The Chipset menu allows you to zero (0). North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Select PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [...Enabled, 8MB] [Auto] [Disabled] Video Function Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below...
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... Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use the internal graphics device and select the amount of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Set this option only when you install 64-bit operating system...256MB] Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-23 Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to decide whether to [Auto]. PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration ...
... Feature [Enabled] Allows you to use the internal graphics device and select the amount of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Set this option only when you install 64-bit operating system...256MB] Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-23 Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to decide whether to [Auto]. PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration ...
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... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right...
... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right...
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... information on the right panel. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-19 If the CPU has an enabled Hyper ‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists...PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on...
... information on the right panel. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-19 If the CPU has an enabled Hyper ‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists...PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on...
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... Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical... memory. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config ...
... Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical... memory. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config ...