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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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Coaxial S/PDIF out port at midboard; P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA ...channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533MHz memory modules - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next... 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 max. Supports up to 8 GB system memory Intel...
Coaxial S/PDIF out port at midboard; P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA ...channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533MHz memory modules - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next... 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 max. Supports up to 8 GB system memory Intel...
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... Software Library CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM HDMI motherboard! ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- 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...
... Software Library CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM HDMI motherboard! ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- 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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.../video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with an HDMI-to 2-28 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- This motherboard is bundled with the highest-quality home theater experience. The ASUS Splendid feature is enabled in full screen mode and instantly double...through a single cable for high-speed data retrieval and saves. HDMI/DVI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Brightness, a delicate chipset engine built into ASUS motherboards delivers vivid colors and detailed images comparable to the very best ...
.../video appliances such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with an HDMI-to 2-28 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- This motherboard is bundled with the highest-quality home theater experience. The ASUS Splendid feature is enabled in full screen mode and instantly double...through a single cable for high-speed data retrieval and saves. HDMI/DVI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a set of Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Brightness, a delicate chipset engine built into ASUS motherboards delivers vivid colors and detailed images comparable to the very best ...
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...for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or...and 5-26 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB...
...for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 5-30 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or...and 5-26 for details. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. saving up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB...
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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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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. The illustration ..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 2-
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is switched off mode. The illustration ..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 2-
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... the configuration of the chassis ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below.... the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the ...
... the configuration of the chassis ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below.... the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the ...
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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,... SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SB_PWR USB1112 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 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,... SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SB_PWR USB1112 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-
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... not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Lift the load lever in... the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. P5E-VM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make...
... not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Lift the load lever in... the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. P5E-VM HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make...
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...package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, make ...heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- 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 the CPU ...
...package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, make ...heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- 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 the CPU ...
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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 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 plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 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 plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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..., 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 Populated - Single-Channel - - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Dual-channel (1) Populated - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1...
..., 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 Populated - Single-Channel - - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Dual-channel (1) Populated - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1...
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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
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P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/1G KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/2G HYS72T64000HU-3S-B HYS72T128020HU-3S-B ...
P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/1G KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/256 KVR667D2N5/2G HYS72T64000HU-3S-B HYS72T128020HU-3S-B ...
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... slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - B - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-17 Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: A - ...EBT SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...
... slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - B - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-17 Supports one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Double-sided DIMM support: A - ...EBT SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...
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... unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page for details. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Secure the card to..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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...
... unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page for details. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-19 Secure the card to..., making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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...
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Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that supports a PCI Express x16 ... the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot...PCI Express specifications. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-21
Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that supports a PCI Express x16 ... the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot...PCI Express specifications. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-21