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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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... memory 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 slots... 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 - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion ... Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with max.
... memory 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 slots... 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 - P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion ... Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with max.
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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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AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that aren't. With this utility, you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the ... The ASUS AI Booster allows you to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. See page 5-27 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-22 for details. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to see the critical parts of the motherboard...
AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that aren't. With this utility, you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the ... The ASUS AI Booster allows you to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. See page 5-27 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-22 for details. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to see the critical parts of the motherboard...
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... adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for details. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to the table on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Before installing the expansion card, read...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...
... adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for details. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to the table on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Before installing the expansion card, read...until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...
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...15 seconds for the system to 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 port becomes Front Speaker Out. Center/Subwoofer...PS/2 mouse. 2. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 7. While in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10...
...15 seconds for the system to 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 port becomes Front Speaker Out. Center/Subwoofer...PS/2 mouse. 2. This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 7. While in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10...
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...information You can also support DVI output. • Due 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 the system to return to the original setting or ...Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. HDMI port. Microphone port (pink). 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...
...information You can also support DVI output. • Due 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 the system to return to the original setting or ...Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. HDMI port. Microphone port (pink). 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...
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.../2 keyboard. CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v7.14 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). • Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will upgrade the playback quality. This situation will affect the playback quality. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - This port is for...
.../2 keyboard. CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v7.14 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). • Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will upgrade the playback quality. This situation will affect the playback quality. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - This port is for...
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...in Windows® environment. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates... and • View the BIOS version information. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or ...
...in Windows® environment. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates... and • View the BIOS version information. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or ...
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... the SATA devices installed in the system. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
... the SATA devices installed in the system. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
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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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...CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ...ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of your computer. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- Always...
...CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ...ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of your computer. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- Always...
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... drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver 4. Other drivers Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. Install the necessary drivers to install these drivers in the following order: 1. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers...
... drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver 4. Other drivers Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. Install the necessary drivers to install these drivers in the following order: 1. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers...
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... RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you to maintain your computer. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide...
... RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5- Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that allows you to maintain your computer. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide...
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... CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The ALC883also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (...Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug 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...
... CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The ALC883also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (...Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug 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...
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... listening pleasure. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
... listening pleasure. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
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...Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. With this icon to close or ...to view the current status of your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 Place the support CD to start monitoring your computer the moment you of the support CD...
...Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. With this icon to close or ...to view the current status of your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 Place the support CD to start monitoring your computer the moment you of the support CD...
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... Normal icon to restore the system to launch AI N.O.S. 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 normal state. Place the support CD to close or restore the application. After launching the application,...You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily. Installing AI...
... Normal icon to restore the system to launch AI N.O.S. 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 normal state. Place the support CD to close or restore the application. After launching the application,...You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily. Installing AI...
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...Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Select the Configure SATA As item, then press to the Main Menu, select SATA Configuration, then press . 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33 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 configuration options, then press . 5. Connect a SATA ...
...Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Select the Configure SATA As item, then press to the Main Menu, select SATA Configuration, then press . 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33 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 configuration options, then press . 5. Connect a SATA ...