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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-VM DO 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 ASUS Features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-VM DO 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 ASUS Features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and ...
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...disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage... read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard...
...disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage... read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard...
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...guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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:...describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter...
...guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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:...describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in line with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with the ASUS vision of ASUS quality motherboards! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066/800/ 533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core... in the LGA775 package. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM DO Serial ATA power and signal cable for buying an...
...the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in line with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with the ASUS vision of ASUS quality motherboards! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066/800/ 533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core... in the LGA775 package. Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM DO Serial ATA power and signal cable for buying an...
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... details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to external devices. See page 1-30 and 1-34 for details. See page 1-30 and 1-34 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- Easily backup photos,...Chipset provides all Intel® AMT-based platforms in a network environment. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus ...
... details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to external devices. See page 1-30 and 1-34 for details. See page 1-30 and 1-34 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- Easily backup photos,...Chipset provides all Intel® AMT-based platforms in a network environment. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus ...
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... can now talk to enhance hard disk performance and data back up . Making this motherboard an ideal solution to your PC! See page 1-38 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly. It's better in the incoming audio stream ...more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See pages 1-32 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on P5B Series is powered by fans' abruptly speeding up protection without converting to different destinations. Dual RAID solution The Intel® ...
... can now talk to enhance hard disk performance and data back up . Making this motherboard an ideal solution to your PC! See page 1-38 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly. It's better in the incoming audio stream ...more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See pages 1-32 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on P5B Series is powered by fans' abruptly speeding up protection without converting to different destinations. Dual RAID solution The Intel® ...
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... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. function. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to...
... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. function. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to...
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...the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any...with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
...the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any...with a standby power LED that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM DO R ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- 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 eight (8) screws into the...
... the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM DO R ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- 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 eight (8) screws into the...
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24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR PWR_FAN ESATA 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775 CHA_FAN Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5B-VM DO PARALLE PORT VGA...
24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR PWR_FAN ESATA 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775 CHA_FAN Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5B-VM DO PARALLE PORT VGA...
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...stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-11 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.... ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron...
...stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-11 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.... ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 and Celeron...
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... remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam...
... remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam...
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... (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. ASUS P5B-VM DO...
... (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. ASUS P5B-VM DO...
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... shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan... is closest to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector.
... shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan... is closest to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector.
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2. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-15 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO 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! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3.
2. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-15 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO 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! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5B-VM DO R 128 Pins P5B-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
... DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5B-VM DO R 128 Pins P5B-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...