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... 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 the CPU heatsink and fan...
... 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 the CPU heatsink and fan...
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...local regulations for the devices are unplugged before 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 unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an ...adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...
...local regulations for the devices are unplugged before 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 unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an ...adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your...
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...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ... also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...
...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ... also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are...
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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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... cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P5L-VM 1394 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ,... check the items in the long line 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 memory and data intensive ...
... cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P5L-VM 1394 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ,... check the items in the long line 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 memory and data intensive ...
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...pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 10.7 GB/s. PCI Express features point‑to 1-17 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet ...533/800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of 667 /533 /400 MHz to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to 667 MHz, and PCI Express ...
...pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 10.7 GB/s. PCI Express features point‑to 1-17 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet ...533/800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of 667 /533 /400 MHz to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to 667 MHz, and PCI Express ...
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...on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in ...case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility...
...on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in ...case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility...
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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. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the... the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- 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 from the power supply. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the... the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED....
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... towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 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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... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium...the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ...
... your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium...the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ...
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The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
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...D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium®...4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that...
...D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium®...4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that...
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... 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. A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend...
... 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. A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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. B A B B A ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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. B A B B A ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
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... Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to prevent installation on page 1-17 for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins R P5L-VM 1394 128 Pins P5L-VM... it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a...
... Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to prevent installation on page 1-17 for the ODT value. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins R P5L-VM 1394 128 Pins P5L-VM... it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a...
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Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it may check the URLs below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. The excess memory installation will ... of memory space for system devices. Important notice on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS FAQ site for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version...
Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it may check the URLs below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. The excess memory installation will ... of memory space for system devices. Important notice on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS FAQ site for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version...
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...Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. B - DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component 512MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-17 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). C - supports on pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS...
...Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. B - DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component 512MB 512MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-17 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). C - supports on pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Single Sided DS...
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Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Do not force a DIMM into the ...
Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Do not force a DIMM into the ...