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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 heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-18 1.7.1 ...
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 heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-18 1.7.1 ...
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... next page) 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.../ 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. RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configuration Realtek® RTL8111B PCIE Gigabit LAN controller ADI®...
... next page) 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.../ 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. RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configuration Realtek® RTL8111B PCIE Gigabit LAN controller ADI®...
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..., PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x ...24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS...
..., PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x ...24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS...
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... User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM Serial ATA power and signal cable for buying an ASUS® P5B-VM motherboard! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB...
... User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM Serial ATA power and signal cable for buying an ASUS® P5B-VM motherboard! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB...
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... audio without converting to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 800/667/533 MHz to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See pages 1-28 and 1-32 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details..., 2D, and video capabilities, the integrated chipset meets the changing display requirements of up to 12.8 GB/s. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug ...
... audio without converting to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 800/667/533 MHz to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P5B-VM 1- See pages 1-28 and 1-32 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details..., 2D, and video capabilities, the integrated chipset meets the changing display requirements of up to 12.8 GB/s. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug ...
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...running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. See page 3-8 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly. See page 2-30 for details. Noise Filter This feature ...detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on P5B...
...running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. See page 3-8 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly. See page 2-30 for details. Noise Filter This feature ...detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on P5B...
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...your screen. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows ...automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility...
...your screen. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows ...automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility...
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...the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you install or ...location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 1.4 ...
...the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you install or ...location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 1.4 ...
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... of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into it. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1-
... of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into it. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1-
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24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ESATA KBPWR PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775 CHA_FAN1 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 PARALLE PORT VGA...
24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ESATA KBPWR PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775 CHA_FAN1 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 PARALLE PORT VGA...
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... you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage... to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core ...
... you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5B-VM 1-11 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage... to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core ...
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Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a ...CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135...
Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a ...CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. P5B-VM R P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135...
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B A Load plate Alignment key 5. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 4. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. .... If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 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...
B A Load plate Alignment key 5. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 4. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. .... If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 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...
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2. B A A A B B B A 3. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R P5B-VM 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.
2. B A A A B B B A 3. ASUS P5B-VM 1-15 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM R P5B-VM 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.
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5. ASUS P5B-VM 1-17 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
5. ASUS P5B-VM 1-17 The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
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... Dual Channel Mode. • The total memory may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. If this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address ...install four 1 or 2GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. Any excess memory... Quiet System Technology. This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19
... Dual Channel Mode. • The total memory may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. If this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address ...install four 1 or 2GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. Any excess memory... Quiet System Technology. This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19
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...-5C-E 78.81077.420 KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBD48F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM support A BC • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - ASUS P5B-VM 1-21 DDR2 533 Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB...
...-5C-E 78.81077.420 KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBD48F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM support A BC • • • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - ASUS P5B-VM 1-21 DDR2 533 Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB...
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...chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the table on the next page. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the... In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS P5B-VM 1-23 Make sure to the card. Turn on shared slots...
...chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the table on the next page. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the... In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS P5B-VM 1-23 Make sure to the card. Turn on shared slots...
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The following figure shows a 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 a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support ...
The following figure shows a 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 a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support ...