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...is damaged or missing, contact 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! Before you for 3 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy ...disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS 3 in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. With the new Intel...
...is damaged or missing, contact 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! Before you for 3 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy ...disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS 3 in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. With the new Intel...
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... to remotely manage corporate PCs, even when they are powered off or with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- Intel® Q35 Express Chipset The Intel® Q35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to external devices. Easily backup photos, videos and...
... to remotely manage corporate PCs, even when they are powered off or with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- Intel® Q35 Express Chipset The Intel® Q35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to external devices. Easily backup photos, videos and...
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...entering the OS. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows users to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can change the mode in real time in the incoming audio stream while recording. Simply press the predefined ...without preparing a bootable diskette or using word processing applicaions. 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 easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update ...
...entering the OS. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows users to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can change the mode in real time in the incoming audio stream while recording. Simply press the predefined ...without preparing a bootable diskette or using word processing applicaions. 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 easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update ...
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... avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. •...
... avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. •...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 1-30 1-31 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-35 1-36 1-36 1-37 ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-11 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 7. Chassis intrusion...
... power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) Page 1-30 1-31 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-35 1-36 1-36 1-37 ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-11 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 4. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 7. Chassis intrusion...
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... with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-13 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 . To prevent damage to a 135º angle. P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make...
... with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-13 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 . To prevent damage to a 135º angle. P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make...
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Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-15 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your ...
Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-15 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your ...
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A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-17 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-17 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2... a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-19
... motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5E-VM DO R P5E-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2... a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-19
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...8226; ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-21 SS KHX8500D2/512 DS CM2X1024-8500C5 Size 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB... Crucial Apacer Apacer A-DATA A-DATA KINGMAX KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Chip No. P5E-VM DO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON CORSAIR Chip No.
...8226; ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-21 SS KHX8500D2/512 DS CM2X1024-8500C5 Size 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB... Crucial Apacer Apacer A-DATA A-DATA KINGMAX KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Chip No. P5E-VM DO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB Vendor KINGSTON CORSAIR Chip No.
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... retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-23 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged...
... retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-23 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged...
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... Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-25 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
... Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-25 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 -
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... supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-27 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI...
... supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-27 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI...
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... 14 13 12 11 10 1. Parallel port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-29 LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
... 14 13 12 11 10 1. Parallel port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-29 LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects the side speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
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... connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. P5E-VM DO R TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V IE1394_2 1 P5E-VM DO IEEE 1394a Connector The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 3. GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5E-VM DO Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-31 P5E-VM DO R 2.
... connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to the S/PDIF module. P5E-VM DO R TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V IE1394_2 1 P5E-VM DO IEEE 1394a Connector The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 3. GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5E-VM DO Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-31 P5E-VM DO R 2.
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... RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5E-VM DO R GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 P5E-VM DO SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 ...input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P5E-VM DO R CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5E-VM DO Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-33 right angle side 6. ICH9DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2...
... RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5E-VM DO R GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 P5E-VM DO SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 ...input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P5E-VM DO R CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5E-VM DO Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-33 right angle side 6. ICH9DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2...
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...+12V GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5E-VM DO Fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis ...intend to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5E-VM DO R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5E-VM DO Chassis Intrusion connector ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-35 These are shorted with a jumper cap. Do not forget to connect the ...
...+12V GND CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5E-VM DO Fan connectors Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis ...intend to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5E-VM DO R CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB P5E-VM DO Chassis Intrusion connector ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-35 These are shorted with a jumper cap. Do not forget to connect the ...
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...IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5E-VM DO R IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode...puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-37 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * ...
...IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5E-VM DO R IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode...puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-37 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X32 Current ROM BOARD: P5E-VM-DO VER: 0017 DATE: 08/14/07 Update ROM BOARD... drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2- Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. You...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X32 Current ROM BOARD: P5E-VM-DO VER: 0017 DATE: 08/14/07 Update ROM BOARD... drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2- Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. You...