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..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E2758 First Edition August 2006 Copyright © 2006...
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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...
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...
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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® ...
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® ...
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... 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. 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 c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall...
... 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. 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 c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall...
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...serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7... chipset. 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 SATA specification allows for a processor in packets. PCI Express features...
...serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7... chipset. 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 SATA specification allows for a processor in packets. PCI Express features...
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... 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. If you remove the... support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-21
... 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. If you remove the... support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-21
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... these connectors in only one orientation. The 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 : SCSI...
... these connectors in only one orientation. The 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 : SCSI...
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... Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. R P5L-VM 1394 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left... Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 10. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that...
... Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is purchased separately. R P5L-VM 1394 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left... Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 10. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that...
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... [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority...Exit Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure ...
... [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority...Exit Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure ...
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... you are not user-configurable. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system...
... you are not user-configurable. Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 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 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options...Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to determine whether to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is free for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to be used for legacy ISA devices. When set to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume [No] Allows you to select the...
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options...Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to determine whether to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is free for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to be used for legacy ISA devices. When set to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume [No] Allows you to select the...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn...
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...Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] VCORE... Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-31 If the...
...Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] VCORE... Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2-31 If the...