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... comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The...
... comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The...
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... Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then ...click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- 4. From the FTP...
... Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then ...click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4- 4. From the FTP...
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...] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-11 To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select...
...] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-11 To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select...
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... immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. After selecting this menu. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-37 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load default values. Select Ok to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit...2007, American Megatrends, Inc. F10 key can be used for each of the options from this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made changes to fields other changes ...
... immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. After selecting this menu. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-37 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load default values. Select Ok to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit...2007, American Megatrends, Inc. F10 key can be used for each of the options from this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made changes to fields other changes ...
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... ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display support... the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-
... ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display support... the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you can install to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-
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..., select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. See section "4.6.2 Boot Settings... logo image in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you wish to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-
..., select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. See section "4.6.2 Boot Settings... logo image in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you wish to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-
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..., S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. 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 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio...audio 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 ...
..., S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. 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 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio...audio 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 ...
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... all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-13 The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Mixer tab. 2. Make adjustments to effect the Audio I /O tab...
... all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-13 The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Mixer tab. 2. Make adjustments to effect the Audio I /O tab...
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...or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of your system and change the ...utility configuration. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to the optical drive. Click this utility,...
...or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-15 By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of your system and change the ...utility configuration. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to the optical drive. Click this utility,...
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... Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-17 If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the list box. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel...
... Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-17 If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the list box. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel...
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... displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. The pie chart at the bottom of the tab lists all logical drives. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-19 The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard...
... displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. The pie chart at the bottom of the tab lists all logical drives. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-19 The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard...
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...Launching AI Suite 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. The AI Suite main window appears. Place the support CD to complete installation. Using AI Suite Click the AI ...the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 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...
...Launching AI Suite 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. The AI Suite main window appears. Place the support CD to complete installation. Using AI Suite Click the AI ...the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 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...
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... system performance options that you like. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-23 This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to select the best performance setting for your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear2 button on the AI Suite main...
... system performance options that you like. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-23 This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to select the best performance setting for your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear2 button on the AI Suite main...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-25 This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. select an N.O.S.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-25 This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. select an N.O.S.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-27 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-27 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-29 Provides softer contrast and maintains original saturation for video playback. Recommended for a theaterlike effect. The four items are configurable in RGB output only. Recommended ... your own Splendid mode by dragging the bars. To create a profile, click the My Profile tab on the main window to display the Preference sub-menu. Other ASUS Splendid options From the main window, you can adjust Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, and Hue by creating a new profile or modifying an existing one. Provides balanced...
ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-29 Provides softer contrast and maintains original saturation for video playback. Recommended for a theaterlike effect. The four items are configurable in RGB output only. Recommended ... your own Splendid mode by dragging the bars. To create a profile, click the My Profile tab on the main window to display the Preference sub-menu. Other ASUS Splendid options From the main window, you can adjust Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, and Hue by creating a new profile or modifying an existing one. Provides balanced...
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...directory. To connect to share into this folder. The following screen displays. 2. If necessary, enter the authorized is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. Click OK shared folder. Right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Connect. To change its username ... the incoming folder first. The default path of the computer found 4. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Incoming folder > Open incoming folder. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-31 The AIDirectLinkIncoming folder opens. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder ...
...directory. To connect to share into this folder. The following screen displays. 2. If necessary, enter the authorized is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. Click OK shared folder. Right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Connect. To change its username ... the incoming folder first. The default path of the computer found 4. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Incoming folder > Open incoming folder. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-31 The AIDirectLinkIncoming folder opens. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder ...
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... WITHIN THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE. [↑↓]-Select []-Previous Menu []-Delete Volume 2. otherwise, press to return to display this screen. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-41 This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set and...
... WITHIN THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE. [↑↓]-Select []-Previous Menu []-Delete Volume 2. otherwise, press to return to display this screen. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-41 This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set and...
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...into the optical drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-43 Press during POST to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert the support CD into ...click Intel ICH9R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a ...
...into the optical drive. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-43 Press during POST to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert the support CD into ...click Intel ICH9R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a ...
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... supports EIST. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A- Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP...
... supports EIST. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A- Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP...