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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5L-VM 1394 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5L-VM 1394 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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...MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-VM 1394 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for up to two devices 1 x Ultra... high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for buying an ASUS® P5L-VM 1394 motherboard! Before you for memory and data intensive applications. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ,...
...MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-VM 1394 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for up to two devices 1 x Ultra... high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for buying an ASUS® P5L-VM 1394 motherboard! Before you for memory and data intensive applications. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ,...
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... The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. The GMCH provides the interface for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 /533 /400 MHz to 1-17 for a processor in packets. The ...page 1-21 for audio/ video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for PCI Express and high definition audio.
... The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. The GMCH provides the interface for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 /533 /400 MHz to 1-17 for a processor in packets. The ...page 1-21 for audio/ video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for PCI Express and high definition audio.
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... SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- This is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord... component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, ...
... SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- This is switched off mode. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord... component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, ...
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... unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5L-VM 1394 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below...
... unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5L-VM 1394 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below...
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...you and the load lever 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 installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)... the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 ...
...you and the load lever 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 installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)... the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 ...
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...174; D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified ...Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ...
...174; D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to install. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified ...Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ...
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... cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you...
... cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you...
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-13
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-13
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... Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins R P5L-VM 1394 128 Pins P5L-VM 1394 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B... and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may downgrade to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. If this happen, contact...
... Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins R P5L-VM 1394 128 Pins P5L-VM 1394 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B... and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may downgrade to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. If this happen, contact...
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...for 4 modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). C - ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-17 B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots ...or the black slots as one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS - com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard...
...for 4 modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). C - ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-17 B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots ...or the black slots as one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS - com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard...
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...2 for the card. 2. Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-19 Refer to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ... that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or ...
...2 for the card. 2. Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-19 Refer to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that ... that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or ...
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ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. If you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI...
ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. If you remove the onboard graphics card driver. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI...
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...set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on each...80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. There are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. PRI_IDE R P5L-VM 1394 PIN1 P5L-VM 1394 IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is removed to...
...set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on each...80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. There are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. PRI_IDE R P5L-VM 1394 PIN1 P5L-VM 1394 IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is removed to...
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... cooling fans of a total of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 Fan Connectors 5. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. These are not jumpers! Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. R P5L-VM 1394 +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5L-VM 1394 Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF...
... cooling fans of a total of the connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 Fan Connectors 5. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. These are not jumpers! Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This...inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. R P5L-VM 1394 +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P5L-VM 1394 Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF...
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... Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The IEEE 1394 module is purchased separately. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE1394a connector. IEEE 1394a port connector (10...
... Never connect a USB cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The IEEE 1394 module is purchased separately. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-29 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE1394a connector. IEEE 1394a port connector (10...
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...system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : ...install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intent to fit these connectors in only one orientation. EATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 ATX Power Connector GND +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground...
...system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : ...install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intent to fit these connectors in only one orientation. EATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 ATX Power Connector GND +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground...
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...connectors, then install the module to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. R P5L-VM 1394 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD (black) P5L-VM 1394 Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 10... Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Optical...
...connectors, then install the module to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. R P5L-VM 1394 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD (black) P5L-VM 1394 Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 10... Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Optical...
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...Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5L-VM 1394 Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. • By default, this ...connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS R P5L-VM 1394 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 1-32 P5L-VM 1394 Intrusion Connector (Default) ...
...Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5L-VM 1394 Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's highdefinition audio capability. • By default, this ...connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS R P5L-VM 1394 +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 1-32 P5L-VM 1394 Intrusion Connector (Default) ...