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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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13...
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 CPU heatsink and fan 1-13...
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...8226; Before using the product, make sure all power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local ...) should not be placed in municipal waste. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • ...
...8226; Before using the product, make sure all power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local ...) should not be placed in municipal waste. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • ...
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.... Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer ...
.... Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer ...
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... - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667MHz memory modules - Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for up to DDR2 1066MHz. Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - one ...asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to 2 PATA devices Marvell88E8056® PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller PCIe Gb LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - P5K-VM...
... - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066*/800/667MHz memory modules - Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for up to DDR2 1066MHz. Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming - one ...asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to 2 PATA devices Marvell88E8056® PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller PCIe Gb LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - P5K-VM...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-VM Serial ATA signal cable for 2 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-VM motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive...
... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5K-VM Serial ATA signal cable for 2 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5K-VM motherboard! Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive...
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... 45nm multi-core processors. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS P5K-VM 1- Intel G33 Chipset The Intel® G33 Express...well as video capabilities. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the world...
... 45nm multi-core processors. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS P5K-VM 1- Intel G33 Chipset The Intel® G33 Express...well as video capabilities. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the world...
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... for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of DDR2 memory. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. High Definition...
... for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of DDR2 memory. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. High Definition...
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... technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to minimize system noise and power consumption. ASUS P5K-VM 1- 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Noise Filter This...
... technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to minimize system noise and power consumption. ASUS P5K-VM 1- 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Noise Filter This...
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...from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-9 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-6 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to overclocking. See page 2-32 for a more ...256-color boot logo for details. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) ...
...from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-9 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 2-6 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to overclocking. See page 2-32 for a more ...256-color boot logo for details. Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) ...
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... LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K-VM 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ... a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or ...
... LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5K-VM 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ... a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or ...
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... you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5K-VM ® 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5K-VM ® 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V USBPW5-8 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5K-VM SPDIF PARALLEL PORT ® EATXPWR FLOPPY VGA F_USB34... COM1 SATA2 SATA1 USB1112 SATA4 USB910 PANEL USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS SATA3 Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K-VM 1-
24.4cm (9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 KBPWR ATX12V USBPW5-8 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5K-VM SPDIF PARALLEL PORT ® EATXPWR FLOPPY VGA F_USB34... COM1 SATA2 SATA1 USB1112 SATA4 USB910 PANEL USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS SATA3 Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5K-VM 1-
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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 / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® ... if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU...
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 / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® ... if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU...
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P5K-VM ® P5K-VM 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 ... cap unless you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. ASUS P5K-VM 1-11 Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
P5K-VM ® P5K-VM 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 ... cap unless you . Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. ASUS P5K-VM 1-11 Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
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... plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
... plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
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Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-VM 1-13 Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that... closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink...
Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5K-VM 1-13 Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that... closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5K-VM ® P5K-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5K-VM ® P5K-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.