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...™ Technology settings. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to external devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of dual-channel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. See page 1-33 for high-speed data...
...™ Technology settings. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to external devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of dual-channel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. See page 1-33 for high-speed data...
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... at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can change the mode in real time in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to max power saving mode and save CPU power when using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- See page 1-38 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite settings.
... at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can change the mode in real time in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to max power saving mode and save CPU power when using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- See page 1-38 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite settings.
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... Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Make sure to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing...
... Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Make sure to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Before installing...
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... audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Line In port (light blue). ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-29 This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. 10. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. Parallel port. IEEE 1394a port. Supported by Intel® 82566 DM Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. LAN port LED...
... audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Line In port (light blue). ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-29 This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. 10. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. Parallel port. IEEE 1394a port. Supported by Intel® 82566 DM Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. LAN port LED...
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... restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. b. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. c. e. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select...
... restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. b. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. c. e. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select...
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... the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5EVMDO.ROM. Checking for floppy... The system will beep once again while the process is connected to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off...
... the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5EVMDO.ROM. Checking for floppy... The system will beep once again while the process is connected to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off...
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.... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2- The ASUS Update utility is copied to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Place the support...
.... Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2- The ASUS Update utility is copied to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Place the support...
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.... Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-15 v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to display the SATA device...
.... Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-15 v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to display the SATA device...
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-17 Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Only [Auto] is showed if no IDE device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects...
... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-17 Setting to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Only [Auto] is showed if no IDE device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects...
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...) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]. Only [Auto] is showed if no IDER device is installed in the system. IDER Primary Master Device : Not Detected LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected...
...) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]. Only [Auto] is showed if no IDER device is installed in the system. IDER Primary Master Device : Not Detected LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected...
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...] 2.3.7 SATA Configuration SATA Configuration SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to enable or disable the hard disk write protect. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible...
...] 2.3.7 SATA Configuration SATA Configuration SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to enable or disable the hard disk write protect. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to [RAID]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible...
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... emulation support. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. If no USB devices are connected. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for legacy USB...
... emulation support. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. 2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Select an item then press to change the USB-related features. If no USB devices are connected. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for legacy USB...
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...memory used by the Internal graphics device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to [Auto]. Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Video Function Configuration Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [DVMT Mode] [256MB] Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. The following item shows when you set this option only when you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI...
...memory used by the Internal graphics device. Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to [Auto]. Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Video Function Configuration Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [DVMT Mode] [256MB] Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. The following item shows when you set this option only when you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI...
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... interface for the exchange of the client machine through the network. ME HECI Configuration ME-Device [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the KT function helps redirect keyboard and POST message to boot. vPro Technology Configuration ASF Support ME HECI Configuration ME-Device ME-IDER ME-KT Configure Intel AMT Parameters ME BIOS Extension [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled ASF Support [Disabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-31 Select an item then press to...
... interface for the exchange of the client machine through the network. ME HECI Configuration ME-Device [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the KT function helps redirect keyboard and POST message to boot. vPro Technology Configuration ASF Support ME HECI Configuration ME-Device ME-IDER ME-KT Configure Intel AMT Parameters ME BIOS Extension [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled ASF Support [Disabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-31 Select an item then press to...
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...supports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller. Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to a power source and an active LAN port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Onboard LAN [Enabled] LAN...
...supports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller. Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to a power source and an active LAN port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Onboard LAN [Enabled] LAN...
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... as in setting a user password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your password. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. 4.6.1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Device PriorityBoot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User...
... as in setting a user password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your password. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. 4.6.1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Device PriorityBoot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User...
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.... ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-41 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow change password. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you set or change the user password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. View Only allows access but does not allow you to change other security settings. 4.6.1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Device PriorityBoot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup...
.... ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-41 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow change password. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you set or change the user password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. View Only allows access but does not allow you to change other security settings. 4.6.1 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Device PriorityBoot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup...
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... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures...
... automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures...
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... Driver Instals the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. Intel (R) Management Engine Interface Installs the Intel® Management Engine Interface. Infineon TPM Professional Driver Installs the Infineon TPM Professional Driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Local Manageability Service Install the Local Manageability Service utility. ASUS P5E-VM DO 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio driver...
... Driver Instals the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver. Intel (R) Management Engine Interface Installs the Intel® Management Engine Interface. Infineon TPM Professional Driver Installs the Infineon TPM Professional Driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Local Manageability Service Install the Local Manageability Service utility. ASUS P5E-VM DO 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek Audio driver...
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This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) ASUS AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving power consumption. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to choose from profiles to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Nap With AI...
This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) ASUS AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving power consumption. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to choose from profiles to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Nap With AI...
