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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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... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the... the grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged.
... to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the... the grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged.
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... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when installing system components. 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 introduction This...
... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when installing system components. 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 introduction This...
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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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...™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact 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 ASUS® P5B-VM DO motherboard! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This is in the long line of the above...
...™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact 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 ASUS® P5B-VM DO motherboard! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! This is in the long line of the above...
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...related vPro™ Technology settings. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with peak bandwidths of virtualization to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software ...motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. See page 1-18 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5B-VM...
...related vPro™ Technology settings. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with peak bandwidths of virtualization to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software ...motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. See page 1-18 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5B-VM...
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...sends different audio streams to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up . It makes ...network games. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly. Moreover, Advanced Q-Fan has a better control...Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on P5B Series is powered by fans' abruptly speeding up protection without converting to different destinations.
...sends different audio streams to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up . It makes ...network games. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly. Moreover, Advanced Q-Fan has a better control...Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on P5B Series is powered by fans' abruptly speeding up protection without converting to different destinations.
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... motherboard. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- See page 2-6 for each parameter. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS ...Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is ...
... motherboard. feature of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- See page 2-6 for each parameter. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS ...Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is ...
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...; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration... object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
...; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration... object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B-VM DO R ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in...
Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B-VM DO R ASUS P5B-VM DO 1- Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in...
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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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ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-11 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® D processors...stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ...
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-11 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® D processors...stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the ...
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Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the...
Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the...
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... into the socket to ensure system stability. 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 remove (B). DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-13 CPU notch Gold triangle mark...
... into the socket to ensure system stability. 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 remove (B). DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-13 CPU notch Gold triangle mark...
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... before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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 have installed the...
... before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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 have installed the...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-15 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-15 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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A A B A B B A 4. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
A A B A B B A 4. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Pins DIMM_A1 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 prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data...
... Pins DIMM_A1 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 prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data...