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... 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 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 DDR2...
... 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 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 DDR2...
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... connectors 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...16 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-24 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-27 iv
... connectors 1-25 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...16 2.3.6 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-24 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-27 iv
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...2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34 2.7 Tools menu 2-36 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-36 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD... information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST ...
...2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34 2.7 Tools menu 2-36 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-36 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-37 2.8 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD... information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-5 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST ...
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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 Intel® Core™2 ...
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 Intel® Core™2 ...
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...Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 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.
...Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 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.
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...processor in the LGA775 package. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for up to two devices 1 x... support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in ...
...processor in the LGA775 package. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for up to two devices 1 x... support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in ...
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...Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. You can now talk to your partners on your BIOS easily without...the RTC data. This protection eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes...
...Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. You can now talk to your partners on your BIOS easily without...the RTC data. This protection eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing... 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 CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5L-VM 1394 P5L-VM 1394 CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing... 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 CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the...
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...;left (B) until it to the left corner of the socket. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the socket ...pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Load plate 5. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L-VM 1394 A 1- Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A)...
...;left (B) until it to the left corner of the socket. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the socket ...pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Load plate 5. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L-VM 1394 A 1- Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A)...
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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! B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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.
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! B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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.
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... 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 boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/ Pentium®...and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-11 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward...
... 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 boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/ Pentium®...and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-11 If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward...
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...to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. 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 install the chassis fan... for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. When...
...to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. 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 install the chassis fan... for better thermal state. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • We recommend you to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. When...
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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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 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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... RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep...
... RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep...
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... Space Bar). Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USBPW12 R P5L-VM 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L-VM 1394... 1394 KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P5L-VM 1394 Keyboard Power Setting 3. The USBPW12 jumper is for each USB port; ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-23 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key...
... Space Bar). Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USBPW12 R P5L-VM 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L-VM 1394... 1394 KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P5L-VM 1394 Keyboard Power Setting 3. The USBPW12 jumper is for each USB port; ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-23 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key...
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CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector ... end to allow digital sound output. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 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 one end of 1A~2.2A (26.4W...
CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector ... end to allow digital sound output. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 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 one end of 1A~2.2A (26.4W...
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... of a PSU with a higher power output 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 : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) PCI Express x16 Nvidia...
... of a PSU with a higher power output 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 : SCSI devices : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) PCI Express x16 Nvidia...
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2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0106 Build Date : 07/26/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0106 Build Date : 07/26/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. loads the standard settings for the system. Standard - ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-19 Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Auto - If the system AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options...
allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. loads the standard settings for the system. Standard - ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-19 Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be auto-adjusted. Auto - If the system AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options...
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...4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] • Setting to a very high CPU VCore voltage can damage the CPU or may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] [DDR‑667MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM ... may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to 450. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[150] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. PCI...
...4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] • Setting to a very high CPU VCore voltage can damage the CPU or may cause the system to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz] [DDR‑667MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM ... may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to 450. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[150] CPU VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. PCI...