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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5E-VM DO 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 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-13 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5E-VM DO 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 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-13 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and...
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...product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. The symbol of... contact your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. ...
...product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. The symbol of... contact your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. ...
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... the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
... the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
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...motherboard natively supports up to 2 PATA devices Intel® 82566DM PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q35 / ICH9DO with Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 bpp (@75Hz) Max. P5E-VM...Pentium® Extreme processor* Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory (QVL). 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel...
...motherboard natively supports up to 2 PATA devices Intel® 82566DM PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q35 / ICH9DO with Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 bpp (@75Hz) Max. P5E-VM...Pentium® Extreme processor* Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for Memory (QVL). 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel...
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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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... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM DO Serial ATA power and signal cables for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM DO motherboard! This motherboard also supports Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM DO Serial ATA power and signal cables for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM DO motherboard! This motherboard also supports Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...IT departments to install DIMMs with lower maintenance costs. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software inventories, contain security threats, resolve system problems, and increase the ... Internet applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- See page 1-33 for high-speed data...
...IT departments to install DIMMs with lower maintenance costs. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software inventories, contain security threats, resolve system problems, and increase the ... Internet applications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- See page 1-33 for high-speed data...
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...ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more secure working environment. See page 1-29 and 1-31 for details. See pages 1-31 for details. See page 1-30 for a more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) This motherboard...TPM), which provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. High Definition Audio...
...ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more secure working environment. See page 1-29 and 1-31 for details. See pages 1-31 for details. See page 1-30 for a more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) This motherboard...TPM), which provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. High Definition Audio...
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... ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS Crystal... without entering the OS. See page 1-38 for details. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-39 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-3 for details....
... ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS Crystal... without entering the OS. See page 1-38 for details. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-39 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-3 for details....
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... Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. O.C. When the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The BIOS settings can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows ...Profile that allows users to overclocking. eliminates the need to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. To wake the system and return to open the system chassis and clear ...
... Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. O.C. When the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The BIOS settings can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows ...Profile that allows users to overclocking. eliminates the need to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. To wake the system and return to open the system chassis and clear ...
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... components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-
... components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-
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... in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5E-VM DO R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5E-VM DO R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- P5E-VM DO R DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 24.4cm (9.6in) LGA775 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O COM1 PARALLEL PORT...
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- P5E-VM DO R DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 24.4cm (9.6in) LGA775 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O COM1 PARALLEL PORT...
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... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Quad / Core™2...• Make sure the AC power is off before you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to ensure system...
... CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Quad / Core™2...• Make sure the AC power is off before you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to ensure system...
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... lever is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the left . 2. P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-13
... lever is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to the left . 2. P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-13
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... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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...
... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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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... Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. •... fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-15 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of...
... Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. •... fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-15 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO 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! 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. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO 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! 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. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-17 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-17 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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.