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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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... Chapter 1: Product introduction See page1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5PE-VM motherboard! 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... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 ...
... Chapter 1: Product introduction See page1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5PE-VM motherboard! 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... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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 ...
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... copper interconnect. See page 1-24 and page 1-25 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to buy advanced sound cards. ASUS P5PE-VM 1- The Intel® 65 nm Dual-Core processors utilize this package technology for...
... copper interconnect. See page 1-24 and page 1-25 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to buy advanced sound cards. ASUS P5PE-VM 1- The Intel® 65 nm Dual-Core processors utilize this package technology for...
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... antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
... antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
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Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5PE-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ...correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that 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 holes indicated by ...
Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5PE-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ...correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that 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 holes indicated by ...
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... processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever...CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775...
... processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever...CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775...
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... or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the... CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top 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. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
... or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the... CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top 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. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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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. 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.
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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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5PE-VM 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5PE-VM 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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ASUS P5PE-VM 1-15 For optimum compatability, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 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 ... for each channel. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
ASUS P5PE-VM 1-15 For optimum compatability, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 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 ... for each channel. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining ... retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining ... retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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...* 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 controller Onboard... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used - - - ASUS P5PE-VM 1-19 shared - shared - -
...* 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 controller Onboard... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used - - - ASUS P5PE-VM 1-19 shared - shared - -
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This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. R Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP8X/.... The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port(AGP) slot that they fit he AGP slot on this motherboard! when you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P5PE-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5PE-VM 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. R Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports AGP8X/.... The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port(AGP) slot that they fit he AGP slot on this motherboard! when you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P5PE-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5PE-VM 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5PE-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables...
...PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R P5PE-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables...
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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 more power‑...pin ATX +12 V power plug; 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 minimum power rating of a PSU with...
... 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 more power‑...pin ATX +12 V power plug; 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 minimum power rating of a PSU with...
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... 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. CD (black) R P5PE-VM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5PE-VM Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5PE-VM 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB/GAME module is purchased separately... 2.0 ports. 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!
... 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. CD (black) R P5PE-VM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5PE-VM Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5PE-VM 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB/GAME module is purchased separately... 2.0 ports. 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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...while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the ...Self-Test (POST). error message appears if there is not found in the drive. • A "P5PEVM.ROM not found !" Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to P5PEVM.ROM. 2. Insert the floppy disk that D: is found ! When the correct BIOS file is your ...
...while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the ...Self-Test (POST). error message appears if there is not found in the drive. • A "P5PEVM.ROM not found !" Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to P5PEVM.ROM. 2. Insert the floppy disk that D: is found ! When the correct BIOS file is your ...
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...(9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper...Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5PEVM.ROM 4. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Reading file ..... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1.
...(9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper...Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5PEVM.ROM 4. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Reading file ..... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1.