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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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... 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with max. one at midboard; P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775... 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-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 I/O - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Maximum shared memory of 384...
... 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 Intel® G35 / ICH9R with max. one at midboard; P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775... 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-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 I/O - resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Maximum shared memory of 384...
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... 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset (N.B.): 24-step chipset voltage control - ASUS AI Nap - 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...
... 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset (N.B.): 24-step chipset voltage control - ASUS AI Nap - 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...
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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...
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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... version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , 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! Thank you start...
... version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , 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! Thank you start...
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... on 2 different applications in RGB output only. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on one monitor and use the second to 2-28 for details. See page 2-30 for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- With intelligent optimization of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio...
... on 2 different applications in RGB output only. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on one monitor and use the second to 2-28 for details. See page 2-30 for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- With intelligent optimization of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio...
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...launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for...70% of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Update your favorite settings. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from...
...launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for...70% of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Update your favorite settings. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from...
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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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...damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object...touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges 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-
...damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object...touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges 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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... rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing...
... rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing...
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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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... Jumper 1. VGA port 3. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 -6 14. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. HDMI port 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-13 2-21 2-21 2-21 Page 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24...
... Jumper 1. VGA port 3. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 -6 14. LAN (RJ-45) port 4. HDMI port 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-13 2-21 2-21 2-21 Page 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24...
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... move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your 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 ...
... move it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . To prevent damage to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your 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 ...
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... that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make 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- To install the CPU heatsink... and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU...
... that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make 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- To install the CPU heatsink... and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU...
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B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time 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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time 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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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... System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 ... DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated - Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 Single-Channel - - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Populated - - - Populated - Dual-channel (1) Populated ...
... System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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 ... DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated - Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13 Single-Channel - - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Populated - - - Populated - Dual-channel (1) Populated ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-15 P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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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.