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... this guide 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...
... this guide 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...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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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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See page1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5PE-VM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and... 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... motherboard comes with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), L2 cache, and a core speed of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard also supports the Intel® ...
See page1-8 for buying an ASUS® P5PE-VM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and... 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... motherboard comes with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), L2 cache, and a core speed of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard also supports the Intel® ...
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... consumption. See 1-15 to 1-18 for details. See page 1-25 and page 1-30 for a thinner, lighter design without having to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5PE-VM 1- Intelʼs 65 nm process is backward compatible with USB 1.1. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with copper interconnect. See page 1-27...
... consumption. See 1-15 to 1-18 for details. See page 1-25 and page 1-30 for a thinner, lighter design without having to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5PE-VM 1- Intelʼs 65 nm process is backward compatible with USB 1.1. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with copper interconnect. See page 1-27...
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... motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is switched off mode. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PE-VM 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you...
... motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is switched off mode. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5PE-VM 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you...
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... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5PE-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you place it . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure...
... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5PE-VM 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you place it . 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure...
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Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on your retailer ... 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. ...
Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on your retailer ... 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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Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket. Load plate 5. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5PE-VM A 1- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow ...
Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket. Load plate 5. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5PE-VM A 1- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow ...
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... have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PE-VM 1-11
... have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5PE-VM 1-11
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Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the B heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! B A B B A 3. 2.
Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the B heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! B A B B A 3. 2.
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B A B B A ASUS P5PE-VM 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B A B B A ASUS P5PE-VM 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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.
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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 ... 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. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-15
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 ... 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. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-15
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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-17 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch ...
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-17 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch ...
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used shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - ASUS P5PE-VM 1-19 shared - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ ...
used shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - ASUS P5PE-VM 1-19 shared - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ ...
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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 Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit he AGP slot on this motherboard! 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 Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit he AGP slot on this motherboard! This motherboard ...
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... 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...
... 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and... system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5PE-VM R P5PE-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking...
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KBPWR 12 23 P5PE-VM +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5PE-VM Keyboard Power Setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
KBPWR 12 23 P5PE-VM +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5PE-VM Keyboard Power Setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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... blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-23 Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. Microphone port (pink). In 6-channel configuration, the function of this...
... blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. ASUS P5PE-VM 1-23 Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. Microphone port (pink). In 6-channel configuration, the function of this...