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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...
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...
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one at back panel) (continued on the next page) P5L-VM 1394 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for ...
one at back panel) (continued on the next page) P5L-VM 1394 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for ...
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... ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P5L-VM 1394 specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD...
... ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi P5L-VM 1394 specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD...
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... User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor 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 buying an ASUS® P5L-VM 1394 motherboard!
... User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor 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 buying an ASUS® P5L-VM 1394 motherboard!
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... The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- The GMCH provides the interface for details. PCI Express features point‑to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. The GMCH features...
... The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1- The GMCH provides the interface for details. PCI Express features point‑to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. The GMCH features...
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... component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal...
... component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal...
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... secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis R P5L-VM 1394 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
... secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis R P5L-VM 1394 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 CPU Socket 775... match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 CPU Socket 775... match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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...
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... over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L-VM 1394 A 1- 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left corner of the socket. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side...
... over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L-VM 1394 A 1- 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the left corner of the socket. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side...
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... CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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...
... CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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...
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... connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 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 secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
... connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 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 secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
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B A B B A ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
B A B B A ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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...to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may downgrade... dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
...to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may downgrade... dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
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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. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for this motherboard. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). C - ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-17 Double Sided DIMM Support: A -
... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for this motherboard. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). C - ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-17 Double Sided DIMM Support: A -
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... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-19
... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-19
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... PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-21 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 PCI specifications...
... PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-21 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 PCI specifications...
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... OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
... OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
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...feature requires an ATX power supply that you can connect to additional USB ports. The USBPW12 jumper is the Space Bar). R P5L-VM 1394 KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P5L-VM 1394 Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable ...port 5-8) that can provide 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is for each USB port; ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-23 USBPW12 R P5L-VM 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L-VM 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (...
...feature requires an ATX power supply that you can connect to additional USB ports. The USBPW12 jumper is the Space Bar). R P5L-VM 1394 KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P5L-VM 1394 Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW56) Set these jumpers to +5V to enable or disable ...port 5-8) that can provide 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is for each USB port; ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-23 USBPW12 R P5L-VM 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L-VM 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (...
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... 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). P5L-VM 1394 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-25 FLOPPY R P5L-VM 1394 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port...
... 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). P5L-VM 1394 Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-25 FLOPPY R P5L-VM 1394 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port...