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...or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-VM Serial ATA signal cable for 2 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-VM motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x... Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start ...
...or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-VM Serial ATA signal cable for 2 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-VM motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x... Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start ...
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...Hz and a maximum shared memory of your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. ASUS P5K-VM 1- Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core... and 2D graphics as well as video capabilities. See page 1‑17 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This...
...Hz and a maximum shared memory of your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. ASUS P5K-VM 1- Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core... and 2D graphics as well as video capabilities. See page 1‑17 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This...
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...fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to choose profiles to adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage to max power saving mode and save up... then eliminates it in the operating system to minimize system noise and power consumption. ASUS P5K-VM 1- See page 1-33, 1-34, and 1-39 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. This unique module...
...fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to choose profiles to adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage to max power saving mode and save up... then eliminates it in the operating system to minimize system noise and power consumption. ASUS P5K-VM 1- See page 1-33, 1-34, and 1-39 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. This unique module...
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... ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. P5K-VM ® P5K-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K-VM 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove...
... ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. P5K-VM ® P5K-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K-VM 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install or remove...
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ASUS P5K-VM 1- 24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V USBPW5-8 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5K-VM SPDIF PARALLEL PORT ® EATXPWR FLOPPY VGA...
ASUS P5K-VM 1- 24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V USBPW5-8 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5K-VM SPDIF PARALLEL PORT ® EATXPWR FLOPPY VGA...
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... arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. P5K-VM ® P5K-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . ASUS P5K-VM 1-11 Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Lift the...
... arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. P5K-VM ® P5K-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . ASUS P5K-VM 1-11 Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Lift the...
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... is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-VM 1-13
... is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-VM 1-13
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A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K-VM 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5K-VM 1-15 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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..., make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. ASUS P5K-VM 1-17 See the table below. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5K-VM ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5K-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2...
..., make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. ASUS P5K-VM 1-17 See the table below. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5K-VM ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5K-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2...
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ASUS P5K-VM 1-19 Visit the ASUS website for details. • A*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. P5K-VM Motherboard...
ASUS P5K-VM 1-19 Visit the ASUS website for details. • A*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. P5K-VM Motherboard...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5K-VM 1-21 P5K-VM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5K-VM 1-21 P5K-VM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB...
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... the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Make sure to install expansion cards. ASUS P5K-VM 1-23 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
... the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Make sure to install expansion cards. ASUS P5K-VM 1-23 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your...
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... section 2.4.4 Chipset for the location of the slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5K-VM 1-25 When so, the PCI Express x16 (blue) slot supports ADD2 cards only. The PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE x16 graphics cards only. You...
... section 2.4.4 Chipset for the location of the slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5K-VM 1-25 When so, the PCI Express x16 (blue) slot supports ADD2 cards only. The PCI Express x16 slot supports PCIE x16 graphics cards only. You...
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... and USBPW910 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ASUS P5K-VM 1-27 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to additional USB ports. Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that can... will not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. P5K-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB ® P5K-VM Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up . • The total current consumed...
... and USBPW910 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ASUS P5K-VM 1-27 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to additional USB ports. Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that can... will not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. P5K-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB ® P5K-VM Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up . • The total current consumed...
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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. ASUS P5K-VM 1-29 This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. ASUS P5K-VM 1-29 This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line...
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...hole on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P5K-VM 1-31 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black... IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5K-VM ® P5K-VM IDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and...
...hole on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P5K-VM 1-31 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black... IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5K-VM ® P5K-VM IDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and...
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... then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. P5K-VM ® SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5K-VM Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface...connect the HDMI card to this connector with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5K-VM 1-33 These USB connectors comply with a S/PDIF Out cable. P5K-VM ® USB1112 USB910 USB78 NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V NC GND USB_P12...
... then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. P5K-VM ® SPDIF_OUT GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5K-VM Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface...connect the HDMI card to this connector with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5K-VM 1-33 These USB connectors comply with a S/PDIF Out cable. P5K-VM ® USB1112 USB910 USB78 NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V NC GND USB_P12...
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.... 9. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P5K-VM 1-35 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system...
.... 9. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P5K-VM 1-35 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system...
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ATX12V EATXPWR P5K-VM +12V DC GND P5K-VM ATX power connectors ® +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby ...Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you want to ensure the system stability. ASUS P5K-VM 1-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not ...the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® 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...
ATX12V EATXPWR P5K-VM +12V DC GND P5K-VM ATX power connectors ® +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby ...Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you want to ensure the system stability. ASUS P5K-VM 1-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not ...the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® 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...
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Step3. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS QConnector. Q-Connector (system panel) You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. You can use ASUS Q-Connector to ASUS QConnector first. Step2. Front panel functions are enabled. ASUS P5K-VM 1-39 Step1. Directions below shows how to the System panel connctor. Connect correct front panel to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps.
Step3. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS QConnector. Q-Connector (system panel) You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. You can use ASUS Q-Connector to ASUS QConnector first. Step2. Front panel functions are enabled. ASUS P5K-VM 1-39 Step1. Directions below shows how to the System panel connctor. Connect correct front panel to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps.