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... 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 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...
... 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 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...
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...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where ... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. If you are unplugged...
...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where ... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. If you are unplugged...
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
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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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... Grid Array (LGA) socket designed 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 the above items is... Front Side Bus (FSB), L2 cache, and a core speed of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the CPU loading, system speed or power requirement. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , ...
... Grid Array (LGA) socket designed 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 the above items is... Front Side Bus (FSB), L2 cache, and a core speed of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the CPU loading, system speed or power requirement. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , ...
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...graphics performance with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to buy advanced sound cards. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH5 chipset. The SATA specification allows..., and Internet applications. 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- USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps...
...graphics performance with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to buy advanced sound cards. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH5 chipset. The SATA specification allows..., and Internet applications. 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- USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps...
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... introduction When the system hangs due to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due...
... introduction When the system hangs due to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due...
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.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ... system is detached from the power supply. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PE-VM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that came with the component. • Before you should...
.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ... system is detached from the power supply. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PE-VM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that came with the component. • Before you should...
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... . The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R P5PE-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ...
... . The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R P5PE-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ...
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...damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load ... the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly.
...damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load ... the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly.
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Notes on this motherboard: 1. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on ... in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later is...
Notes on this motherboard: 1. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on ... in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later is...
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... you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the ...fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PE-VM 1-11 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 you...
... you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the ...fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PE-VM 1-11 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 you...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the B heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! B A B B A 3. 2.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the B heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! B A B B A 3. 2.
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B A B B A ASUS P5PE-VM 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
B A B B A ASUS P5PE-VM 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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ASUS P5PE-VM 1-15 For optimum compatability, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 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 ...
ASUS P5PE-VM 1-15 For optimum compatability, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 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 ...
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... a single-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. B - 1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been... tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Single-Sided DS - Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - com) for...
... a single-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. B - 1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been... tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Single-Sided DS - Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - com) for...
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...the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply... before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when ...
...the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply... before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when ...
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...to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw ...for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that...
...to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw ...for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that...