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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...
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...
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.... If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by ...
.... If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii Operation safety • Before installing the... motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by ...
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... the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 chapter describes the features...
... the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 chapter describes the features...
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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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...latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is one of ...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on...
...latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is one of ...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on...
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...bandwidth requirements of visually rich applications. See pages 1-18 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the 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 ... storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to install DIMMs with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. ASUS P5B-VM 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ...
...bandwidth requirements of visually rich applications. See pages 1-18 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the 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 ... storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to install DIMMs with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. ASUS P5B-VM 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ...
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... ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (...connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. 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 chipset behavior, AC power off ...
... ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (...connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. 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 chipset behavior, AC power off ...
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... such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ...or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off...
... such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is ...or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off...
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...part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in ... by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your...
...part of the chassis P5B-VM R ASUS P5B-VM 1- Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in ... by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron® D processors. ... installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...
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/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron® D processors. ... installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are...
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... CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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 a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on your...
... CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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 a 135º angle. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on your...
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...the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 ensure system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. If installing a dual...
...the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 ensure system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. If installing a dual...
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... Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly... such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo...
... Material to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly... such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. 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.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. B A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. 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.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
... 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... systems listed below. If you 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 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are... limitation, DDR2-667 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • 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...
... systems listed below. If you 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 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are... limitation, DDR2-667 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • 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...
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... on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
... on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.