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... Where to find more information viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix P5PE-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
... Where to find more information viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix P5PE-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5PE-VM 1-
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5PE-VM 1-
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...ASUS® P5PE-VM motherboard! See page1-8 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation ASUS P5PE-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of up to 3.8GHz. The motherboard...) that intelligently adjusts the CPU voltage and frequency depending on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium 4 processor, Intel® Pentium D, Intel® Celeron and Intel®...
...ASUS® P5PE-VM motherboard! See page1-8 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation ASUS P5PE-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of up to 3.8GHz. The motherboard...) that intelligently adjusts the CPU voltage and frequency depending on it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium 4 processor, Intel® Pentium D, Intel® Celeron and Intel®...
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... cables with high bandwidth speeds up to buy advanced sound cards. See page 1-25 and page 1-30 for details. 6-channel audio support The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. ASUS P5PE-VM 1- Intelʼs 65 nm process is backward compatible with the ADI AD1888JCPZ high-definition audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio...
... cables with high bandwidth speeds up to buy advanced sound cards. See page 1-25 and page 1-30 for details. 6-channel audio support The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. ASUS P5PE-VM 1- Intelʼs 65 nm process is backward compatible with the ADI AD1888JCPZ high-definition audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio...
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... socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PE-VM 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing...
... socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PE-VM 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing...
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... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5PE-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5PE-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing... the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing... the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU... making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan... narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PE-VM 1-11
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU... making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan... narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PE-VM 1-11
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2. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in A A place. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the B heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
2. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in A A place. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the B heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5PE-VM 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B B A ASUS P5PE-VM 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB,128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB ... Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatability, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB,128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB ... Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatability, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... the socket. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-17 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when...
... the socket. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-17 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when...
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shared - - - - - - shared - ASUS P5PE-VM 1-19 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 ...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0...
shared - - - - - - shared - ASUS P5PE-VM 1-19 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 ...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0...
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...cards. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit he AGP slot on your mother board. when you ask for 1.5v P5PE-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5PE-VM 1-20 ...Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a LAN card installed on this motherboard! R Keyed for one with PCI specifications.
...cards. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit he AGP slot on your mother board. when you ask for 1.5v P5PE-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5PE-VM 1-20 ...Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a LAN card installed on this motherboard! R Keyed for one with PCI specifications.
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... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not jumpers! P5PE-VM GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND R SATA1 SATA 2 P5PE-VM SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service... NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. P5PE-VM CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU ...
... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are not jumpers! P5PE-VM GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND R SATA1 SATA 2 P5PE-VM SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service... NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. P5PE-VM CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU ...
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...Volts Power Good -5.0 Volts Ground Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Ground Ground R +5.0 Volts Power Supply On Ground Ground +3.3 Volts -12.0Volts +3.3 Volts +3.3Volts P5PE-VM ATX Power Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use a PSU with a minimum ...more power‑consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Use of 300 W on this motherboard. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is ...
...Volts Power Good -5.0 Volts Ground Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Ground Ground R +5.0 Volts Power Supply On Ground Ground +3.3 Volts -12.0Volts +3.3 Volts +3.3Volts P5PE-VM ATX Power Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use a PSU with a minimum ...more power‑consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Use of 300 W on this motherboard. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is ...
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... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. 9. CD (black) R P5PE-VM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5PE-VM Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5PE-VM 1-29 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC... modem. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. 9. CD (black) R P5PE-VM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5PE-VM Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5PE-VM 1-29 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC... modem. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... appears if the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- e. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Reading file "P5PEVM.ROM". d. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by ...pressing + during POST to P5PEVM.ROM. 2. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found !" Completed. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to...
... appears if the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- e. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Reading file "P5PEVM.ROM". d. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by ...pressing + during POST to P5PEVM.ROM. 2. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found !" Completed. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to...
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The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done A:\> ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5PEVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5PEVN.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - ... prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down...
The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done A:\> ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5PEVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5PEVN.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - ... prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down...