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... 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 heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-18 1.7.1 Overview 1-18 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-18...
... 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 heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-18 1.7.1 Overview 1-18 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-18...
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...X3000) integrated High Definition Video Processing with max. one at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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...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. shared memory of 256MB Support Microsoft® DX 9, OpenGL 1.5, Pixel Shader 3.0 Southbridge Intel® ICH8 - 4 x SATA 3.0...
...X3000) integrated High Definition Video Processing with max. one at back panel) (continued on the next page) 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...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. shared memory of 256MB Support Microsoft® DX 9, OpenGL 1.5, Pixel Shader 3.0 Southbridge Intel® ICH8 - 4 x SATA 3.0...
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... for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See pages 1-28 and 1-32 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The external SATA port located at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to install DIMMs with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. See pages 1-18 for details...
... for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See pages 1-28 and 1-32 for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- The external SATA port located at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to install DIMMs with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. See pages 1-18 for details...
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...® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 4. DO...
...® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 4. DO...
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...the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 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 four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Otherwise, system will halt. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...
...the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 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 four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Otherwise, system will halt. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...
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... is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.... the operating systems listed below. • You may install varying memory sizes in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel Mode. • The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction...
... is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.... the operating systems listed below. • You may install varying memory sizes in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel Mode. • The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction...
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...pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. E5116AF-5C-E HYB18T512800AF37 5YDIID9GCT HYB18T512160AF-3.7 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 HYB18T512800BF37 HYB18T512800BF37 HY5PS12821F-C4 HY5PS12821F-C4(ECC) HY5PS12821F-C4 HY5PS12821AFP-C3 ...SS DS SS SS DS SS SS DS SS SS DS SS DS SS SS SS DS SS DS Part No. B - ASUS P5B-VM 1-21 DDR2 533 Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB...
...pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. E5116AF-5C-E HYB18T512800AF37 5YDIID9GCT HYB18T512160AF-3.7 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T512800AF37 HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 HYB18T512800BF37 HYB18T512800BF37 HY5PS12821F-C4 HY5PS12821F-C4(ECC) HY5PS12821F-C4 HY5PS12821AFP-C3 ...SS DS SS SS DS SS SS DS SS SS DS SS DS SS SS SS DS SS DS Part No. B - ASUS P5B-VM 1-21 DDR2 533 Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB...
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..., then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...; Due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumper 1.
..., then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. function. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...; Due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumper 1.
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... a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT 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...
... a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT 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...
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..., select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto...
..., select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto...
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2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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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...* • * Provided for safe mode. The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you set the AI Tuning item to become unstable! ASUS P5B-VM 2-19 Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to [AI NOS]. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or... [93]... [150] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage or set the DDR operating frequency. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! Refer to set it ...
...* • * Provided for safe mode. The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you set the AI Tuning item to become unstable! ASUS P5B-VM 2-19 Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to [AI NOS]. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or... [93]... [150] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage or set the DDR operating frequency. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! Refer to set it ...
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... if you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Initiate Graphic Mode Select ...[Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [Fixed Mode] [128MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Memory Remapping Feature [Disabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Automatic] [...
... if you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Initiate Graphic Mode Select ...[Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [Fixed Mode] [128MB] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Memory Remapping Feature [Disabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Automatic] [...
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... [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] Initiate Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is for "DVMT Mode" only. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] • The option ... Mode] Allows you to select the DVMT mode. PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Allows you to select the DVMT/FIXED graphic memory size. Configure DRAM Timing by the Internal graphics device.
... [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] Initiate Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is for "DVMT Mode" only. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] • The option ... Mode] Allows you to select the DVMT mode. PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Allows you to select the DVMT/FIXED graphic memory size. Configure DRAM Timing by the Internal graphics device.
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... devices not required for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for an IRQ. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Yes] and if you...
... devices not required for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for an IRQ. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Yes] and if you...