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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 CPU 1-12...
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 CPU 1-12...
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...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard...not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ...
...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard...not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ...
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.... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information...
.... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information...
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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 next page) Coaxial S/PDIF out port at midboard; one at back I/O - P5E-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus ...Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs * This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz Intel® G35 / ICH9 with max. Supports up to 8 GB system memory Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500...
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 next page) Coaxial S/PDIF out port at midboard; one at back I/O - P5E-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus ...Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs * This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz Intel® G35 / ICH9 with max. Supports up to 8 GB system memory Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500...
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This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... on it another standout in your 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...
... on it another standout in your 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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... 10, OpenGL® 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0, delivering breakthroughs in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-3 Intel® Quad-core processor is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. Users may install different memory size DIMMs ...and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics as well as video capabilities. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product...
... 10, OpenGL® 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0, delivering breakthroughs in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-3 Intel® Quad-core processor is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. Users may install different memory size DIMMs ...and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in 3D and 2D graphics as well as video capabilities. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product...
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...to 1-29 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See pages 1-29 and 1-... health while minimizing the impact on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to ...
...to 1-29 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See pages 1-29 and 1-... health while minimizing the impact on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to ...
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...can change the mode in real-time in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to choose profiles to adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore ...page 1-38 for details. To wake the system and return to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises ...
...can change the mode in real-time in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to choose profiles to adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore ...page 1-38 for details. To wake the system and return to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises ...
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See page 2-20 for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-7 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. ...
See page 2-20 for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-7 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. ...
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... with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
... with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
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... in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E-VM SE ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-9 Make sure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! 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 . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E-VM SE ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-9 Make sure to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! 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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... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-11 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 ...• Make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable ...
... resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-11 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 ...• Make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable ...
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... B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your...
... B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your...
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... into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-13 If installing a dual-core CPU, B connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push...
... into the socket to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-13 If installing a dual-core CPU, B connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push...
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...and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan...heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such ...
...and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan...heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such ...
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A A A B B B A 3. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-15 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector.
A A A B B B A 3. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-15 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector.
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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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.