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...the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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. All Rights Reserved. ii
...the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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. All Rights Reserved. ii
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5K-VM 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 Lifestyle 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 1-7 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5K-VM 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 Lifestyle 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 1-7 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the ...
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... back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 integrated...LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - P5K-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for up to DDR2 800MHz. ...
... back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 integrated...LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - P5K-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for up to DDR2 800MHz. ...
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... - PCI-E frequency tuning from 100MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5K-VM specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors Internal connectors ASUS AI Lifestyle features: - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Super Memspeed Technology vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz...
... - PCI-E frequency tuning from 100MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5K-VM specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors Internal connectors ASUS AI Lifestyle features: - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Super Memspeed Technology vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz...
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xii P5K-VM specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 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) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii P5K-VM specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 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) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to different destinations. providing great performance for 3D graphics and other...32 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals...
...to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to different destinations. providing great performance for 3D graphics and other...32 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals...
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...location of the slots. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5K-VM 1-25 PCI Express x16_1 slot PCI Express x4 slot PCI slot PCI slot • In default BIOS settings, the internal graphics mode is enabled. .... 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 Express specifications. When so, the PCI Express x16 (blue) slot supports ADD2 cards only. Refer to the figure below for details.
...location of the slots. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5K-VM 1-25 PCI Express x16_1 slot PCI Express x4 slot PCI slot PCI slot • In default BIOS settings, the internal graphics mode is enabled. .... 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 Express specifications. When so, the PCI Express x16 (blue) slot supports ADD2 cards only. Refer to the figure below for details.
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...cable. The USB module cable is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ASUS P5K-VM 1-33 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112) These connectors are purchased separately. 5. P5K-VM ® USB1112 USB910 USB78 NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V ... 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for USB 2.0 ports. If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the ...
...cable. The USB module cable is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ASUS P5K-VM 1-33 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112) These connectors are purchased separately. 5. P5K-VM ® USB1112 USB910 USB78 NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V ... 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for USB 2.0 ports. If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the ...
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... more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12... power plug; The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P5K-VM 1-37 12.
... more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12... power plug; The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS P5K-VM 1-37 12.
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...-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A solid triangle before each...
...-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system Time. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A solid triangle before each...
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Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values ...
Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. The BIOS automatically detects the values ...
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... the items in this menu. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. System Memory Displays... option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
... the items in this menu. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. System Memory Displays... option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
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... to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K-VM 2-29 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor...
... to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5K-VM 2-29 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor...
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Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS P5K-VM 3- Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS P5K-VM 3- Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
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... or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into...this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
... or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into...this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5K-VM specifications summary x Chapter1: 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 Lifestyle 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 1-7 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5K-VM specifications summary x Chapter1: 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 Lifestyle 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 1-7 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the ...
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...the next page) Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. P5K-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports JMicron® JMB368 PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ASUS Noise Filter VIA controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at midboard; Coaxial ...
...the next page) Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. P5K-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad...Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports JMicron® JMB368 PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ASUS Noise Filter VIA controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at midboard; Coaxial ...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Super Memspeed Technology vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 200MHz to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCI-E frequency tuning from 100MHz to 800 MHz at 0.0125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection: - P5K-VM specifications summary... AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors Internal connectors...
... ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Super Memspeed Technology vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 200MHz to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCI-E frequency tuning from 100MHz to 800 MHz at 0.0125V increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection: - P5K-VM specifications summary... AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors Internal connectors...
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xii P5K-VM specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 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) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii P5K-VM specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 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) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...potential of DDR2 memory. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 1-28 and 1-29 for details. See page 1-32 for... demanding applications. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based...
...potential of DDR2 memory. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 1-28 and 1-29 for details. See page 1-32 for... demanding applications. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS's exclusive technology offers a choice of DDR2 memory. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based...