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...modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT ...
...modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-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 1-4 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Overview 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.3 Installing the ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-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 1-4 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Overview 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.6.3 Installing the ...
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...) 10 x USB2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; resolutions to Max resolution to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...; Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max.
...) 10 x USB2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; resolutions to Max resolution to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - P5B-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...; Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@75Hz) Max.
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P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x ...
P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x ...
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... 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 bandwidth for details. See pages 1-28 and 1-32 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See pages 1-18 for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. Intel G965...
... 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 bandwidth for details. See pages 1-28 and 1-32 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See pages 1-18 for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. Intel G965...
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...network card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM 1-25 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x4 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on ... Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 PCI...
...network card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM 1-25 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x4 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on ... Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 PCI...
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...ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. The USB module is purchased separately. 7. P5B-VM... R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground ...
...ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. The USB module is purchased separately. 7. P5B-VM... R CD (black) P5B-VM Internal Audio Connector Right Audio Channel Ground Ground ...
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... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the ...
... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B-VM 1-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the ...
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...System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Change Option F1 General... that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on...
...System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Change Option F1 General... that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on...
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There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs ... appropriate IDE device type. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15 Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA...
There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs ... appropriate IDE device type. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15 Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0024 Build Date : 05/16/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 1 System Memory 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 P5B-VM 2-17
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0024 Build Date : 05/16/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 1 System Memory 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 P5B-VM 2-17
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... Allows you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27 When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to ... disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows...
... Allows you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27 When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to ... disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows...
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...] Chassis Fan1 Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed (RPM) VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and...turn on the +5VSB lead. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. ASUS P5B-VM 2-29 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at ...
...] Chassis Fan1 Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed (RPM) VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and...turn on the +5VSB lead. Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. ASUS P5B-VM 2-29 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at ...
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... If the fan is for Intel® Core™2 processors only. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan control. Select Ignored if you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent...Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select an item then press to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Power Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware...
... If the fan is for Intel® Core™2 processors only. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to enable or disable the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan control. Select Ignored if you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent...Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select an item then press to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Power Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware...