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... Q-Fan The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-30 for details. See pages 3-4 and 3-8 for details. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24... capability. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on P5B Series is powered by fans' abruptly speeding up. See page 1-36 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly.
... Q-Fan The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-30 for details. See pages 3-4 and 3-8 for details. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24... capability. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on P5B Series is powered by fans' abruptly speeding up. See page 1-36 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly.
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... the total size of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for Intel® Quiet System Technology. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 • 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...
... the total size of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for Intel® Quiet System Technology. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 • 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...
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2. P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-VM 1-27 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
2. P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-VM 1-27 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
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... a Serial ATA port multiplier. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. • Before creating a RAID set using this port. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a...a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. ASUS P5B-VM 1-29 This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear...
... a Serial ATA port multiplier. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. • Before creating a RAID set using this port. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a...a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. ASUS P5B-VM 1-29 This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear...
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Connect correct front panel to know the detail pin definition. Step2. ASUS P5B-VM 1-39 Step1. Front panel functions are enabled. You can use ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Q-Connector (system panel) You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to ASUS QConnector first. Directions below shows how to install ASUS QConnector. Step3.
Connect correct front panel to know the detail pin definition. Step2. ASUS P5B-VM 1-39 Step1. Front panel functions are enabled. You can use ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Q-Connector (system panel) You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to ASUS QConnector first. Directions below shows how to install ASUS QConnector. Step3.
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...the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select...ASUS P5B-VM 2- Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to enable...
...the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select...ASUS P5B-VM 2- Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to enable...
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...Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P5B-VM 2-11 For example, you wish to enter Setup after changing any of your computer in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. If you can enable the security password feature or change the ... latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you to use the Setup program...
...Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P5B-VM 2-11 For example, you wish to enter Setup after changing any of your computer in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. If you can enable the security password feature or change the ... latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you to use the Setup program...
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...DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up...Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Change Field Tab Select...
...DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up...Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Change Field Tab Select...
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...Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15 Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to.... There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time ...
...Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15 Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to.... There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time ...
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...Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to...[2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO...
...Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to...[2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO...
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...for overclocking purpose only. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! ASUS P5B-VM 2-19 Configuration options: Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings FSB Auto FSB 1066 • FSB 800 • DDR2533 ... DRAM frequency may cause the system to detect the VCore voltage of the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92] [93]... ...
...for overclocking purpose only. The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! ASUS P5B-VM 2-19 Configuration options: Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings FSB Auto FSB 1066 • FSB 800 • DDR2533 ... DRAM frequency may cause the system to detect the VCore voltage of the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92] [93]... ...
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...USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-...Off [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support [Auto] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 ...
...USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-...Off [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support [Auto] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 ...
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... mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU internal thermal control function. Configuration...
... mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU internal thermal control function. Configuration...
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...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...Remapping Feature [Disabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Set this option only when you to display the sub-menu. Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to use the EIST. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you do not want to ...
...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...Remapping Feature [Disabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Set this option only when you to display the sub-menu. Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to use the EIST. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you do not want to ...
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...Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] • The option of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options...Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the DVMT mode. Configure DRAM Timing by the Internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select [Fixed Mode] Allows you to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM...
...Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] • The option of system memory used by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options...Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the DVMT mode. Configure DRAM Timing by the Internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] DVMT Mode Select [Fixed Mode] Allows you to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM...
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... you to set the JMicron Controller Mode. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] JMicron Controller Mode [BASIC] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378...of the RAID sets are used as data drivers. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCIE Gb LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the Front Panel Support Type. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is ...
... you to set the JMicron Controller Mode. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] JMicron Controller Mode [BASIC] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378...of the RAID sets are used as data drivers. 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCIE Gb LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the Front Panel Support Type. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is ...
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... install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory...] and if you to select the value in units of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in below sections may cause system to PCI VGA card...
... install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory...] and if you to select the value in units of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in below sections may cause system to PCI VGA card...
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...ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27 Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to ...Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to determines whether ...
...ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27 Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to ...Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to determines whether ...
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...On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at...an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCIE LAN or modem card. 2.5.5 APM Configuration...
...On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at...an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCIE LAN or modem card. 2.5.5 APM Configuration...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [48ºC/118ºF] MB Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [Ignored] 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...if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. ASUS P5B-VM 2-29 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This ...
...Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [48ºC/118ºF] MB Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [Ignored] 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...if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. ASUS P5B-VM 2-29 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This ...