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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5E-VM SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-8 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-9 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5E-VM SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-8 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-9 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-10 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the...
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... this guide To make sure that you must type the command exactly as shown. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iP5E-VM SE.ROM ix CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select.
... this guide To make sure that you must type the command exactly as shown. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iP5E-VM SE.ROM ix CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select.
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Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel) (continued on the ... Access Technology 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - P5E-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for up to 2 PATA devices Atheros L1...
Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel) (continued on the ... Access Technology 1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - P5E-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for up to 2 PATA devices Atheros L1...
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...Memory tuning from 200 MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment - ASUS AI Gear 2 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 1333 MHz - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) ... xi ASUS Q-Connector - vFSB: 16-step FSB voltage control - ASUS AI Nap - FSB tuning from 533 MHz to 150 MHz at 0.0125V increment - P5E-VM SE specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors ASUS Quiet ...
...Memory tuning from 200 MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment - ASUS AI Gear 2 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 1333 MHz - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo3™ ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) ... xi ASUS Q-Connector - vFSB: 16-step FSB voltage control - ASUS AI Nap - FSB tuning from 533 MHz to 150 MHz at 0.0125V increment - P5E-VM SE specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors ASUS Quiet ...
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xii P5E-VM SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ... System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Multi-language MB installation guide uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
xii P5E-VM SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ... System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Multi-language MB installation guide uATX form factor: 9.6 in...
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... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM SE 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
... package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM SE 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the world. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-3
... MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the world. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-3
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...and avoiding wrong cable connections. To wake the system and return to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system...the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-5 You can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the operating system...
...and avoiding wrong cable connections. To wake the system and return to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system...the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. AI Gear 2 AI Gear 2 allows you are temporarily away. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-5 You can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the operating system...
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..., CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-7 See page 1-27 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v...
..., CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-7 See page 1-27 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v...
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... The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E-VM SE ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-9 The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the...
... holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E-VM SE ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-9 The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the...
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... damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if... the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...
... damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-11 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if... the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...
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... Chapter 1: Product Introduction Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the...
... Chapter 1: Product Introduction Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the...
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.... CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-13
.... CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-13
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM SE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-15 2.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM SE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-15 2.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 5. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-17
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 5. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-17
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5E-VM SE DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5E-VM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5E-VM SE DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5E-VM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, ...
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... your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-19 • You may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to operate with lower latency, adjust...
... your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-19 • You may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to operate with lower latency, adjust...
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P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LL/1G KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN KVR800D2N5/1G KHX6400D2ULK2/1G KHX6400D2ULK2/2G ...
P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. KVR800D2N5/512 KHX6400D2LL/1G KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN KVR800D2N5/1G KHX6400D2ULK2/1G KHX6400D2ULK2/2G ...