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... express written permission of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in it, may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
... express written permission of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS ... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in it, may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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... is organized viii 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...
... is organized viii 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...
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xi P5PE-VM specifications summary Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional ... connector 1 x 10-pin Panel connector 1 x Speaker connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5PE-VM specifications summary Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional ... connector 1 x 10-pin Panel connector 1 x Speaker connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... rate. AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enhances graphics performance 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 bandwidth on USB... performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. See page 1-24 and page 1-25 for details. The SATA specification allows for a thinner, lighter design without having to 2.12 GB/s. Intel® 65nanometer process technology support The motherboard ...
... rate. AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enhances graphics performance 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 bandwidth on USB... performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. See page 1-24 and page 1-25 for details. The SATA specification allows for a thinner, lighter design without having to 2.12 GB/s. Intel® 65nanometer process technology support The motherboard ...
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... AGP8X/4X cards. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification. The figure shows a LAN card installed on this motherboard! when you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit he AGP slot on your... mother board. R Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you ask for 1.5v P5PE-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5PE-VM 1-20 Chapter...
... AGP8X/4X cards. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification. The figure shows a LAN card installed on this motherboard! when you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit he AGP slot on your... mother board. R Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you ask for 1.5v P5PE-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5PE-VM 1-20 Chapter...
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CD (black) R P5PE-VM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5PE-VM Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5PE-VM 1-29 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5PE-VM USB78 1 R USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5PE-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB/GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage...
CD (black) R P5PE-VM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5PE-VM Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5PE-VM 1-29 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5PE-VM USB78 1 R USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5PE-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the optional USB/GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage...
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... screen is not user-configurable. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5PE-VM 2-11 You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the... show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the...
... screen is not user-configurable. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5PE-VM 2-11 You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the... show the values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the...
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.../Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from... and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5PE-VM 2-13 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Type [Auto] Selects...
.../Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from... and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5PE-VM 2-13 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Type [Auto] Selects...
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... Memory Installed Size: 256MB Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5PE-VM 2-15 Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the...
... Memory Installed Size: 256MB Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5PE-VM 2-15 Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the...
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When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-5.3 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [...
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-5.3 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [...
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...] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support... list. When set to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
...] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support... list. When set to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. ...
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If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If ... per minute (RPM). VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5PE-VM 2-27
If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If ... per minute (RPM). VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5PE-VM 2-27