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... may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
... may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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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-...
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-...
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... 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. Support Jack-detection, Enumeration, Multistreaming Agere® 1394 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; P5E-VM DO specifications summary CPU .../ 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®...
... 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. Support Jack-detection, Enumeration, Multistreaming Agere® 1394 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; P5E-VM DO specifications summary CPU .../ 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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... tuning from 667 MHz up to 150 MHz at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P5E-VM DO specifications summary USB ASUS Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi ASUS AI Nap - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo 2 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2...
... tuning from 667 MHz up to 150 MHz at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P5E-VM DO specifications summary USB ASUS Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xi ASUS AI Nap - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo 2 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2...
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P5E-VM DO specifications summary Internal Connectors Support CD Contents Form Factor 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan ... 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector 1 x System panel connector (Q-Connector) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6" (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
P5E-VM DO specifications summary Internal Connectors Support CD Contents Form Factor 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan ... 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector 1 x System panel connector (Q-Connector) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6" (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 1-33 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to external devices. See page 1-19 for details. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- PCs with non...
... ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 1-33 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to external devices. See page 1-19 for details. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1- PCs with non...
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...installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-27 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network... cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 PCI...
...installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-27 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network... cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 PCI...
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...USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5E-VM DO USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the... USB connector onboard. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection...
...USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5E-VM DO USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the... USB connector onboard. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection...
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... MIC2_R MIC2_L Legacy AC 97-compliant pin definition NC NC NC AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MIC2_R MIC2_L P5E-VM DO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio...
... MIC2_R MIC2_L Legacy AC 97-compliant pin definition NC NC NC AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MIC2_R MIC2_L P5E-VM DO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio...
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... menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-13 Pop-up...
... menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-13 Pop-up...
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...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of the appropriate SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers....Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-15 Setting to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor...
...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of the appropriate SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers....Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-15 Setting to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor...
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AMIBIOS Version : 0017 Build Date : 08/24/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2800MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 503MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
AMIBIOS Version : 0017 Build Date : 08/24/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz : 2800MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 503MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (... select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-35 Select an item then press to enable or disable ACPI 2.0 Support.
When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (... select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-35 Select an item then press to enable or disable ACPI 2.0 Support.
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...fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-37 Select [Ignored] if you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the +5VSB lead. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or ... to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51º...
...fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-37 Select [Ignored] if you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the +5VSB lead. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or ... to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51º...
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3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.
3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.