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Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-24 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-25 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-26 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.3 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-32 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 ASUS Contact information 3-5
Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-24 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-24 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-24 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-24 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-25 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-26 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.3 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-32 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 ASUS Contact information 3-5
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... overheating and damage. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to your system with customizable boot logos. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
... overheating and damage. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to your system with customizable boot logos. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The...
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... the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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... original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. DOS environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Click Start, then select Run. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. c. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop...
... original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. DOS environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Click Start, then select Run. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. c. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop...
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... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Press , then follow screen instructions to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is built-in the floppy disk. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5PEVM.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! Floppy found !" error...
... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Press , then follow screen instructions to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is built-in the floppy disk. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5PEVM.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! Floppy found !" error...
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... the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears...
... the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. This utility is available in the optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears...
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... display a list of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Change Option...
... display a list of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Change Option...
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... display the IDE device information. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5PE-VM 2-13 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. 2.3.4 Primary, Secondary Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS...
... display the IDE device information. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5PE-VM 2-13 There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. 2.3.4 Primary, Secondary Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS...
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...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you do not change the configurations for better OS compatibility. We recommend that you did not install any Serial ATA device. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup In this menu allow you are using...
...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you do not change the configurations for better OS compatibility. We recommend that you did not install any Serial ATA device. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup In this menu allow you are using...
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... Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz : 2666MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size: 256MB Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5PE-VM 2-15 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. If you set to the default setting S-ATA. IDE Port Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows you an overview of these options and encounter problems, revert to Compatible Mode. Configuration options...
... Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz : 2666MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size: 256MB Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5PE-VM 2-15 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. If you set to the default setting S-ATA. IDE Port Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] Allows you an overview of these options and encounter problems, revert to Compatible Mode. Configuration options...
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... use the EIST. When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] ASUS P5PE-VM 2-17 In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Automatic], you to enable/disable the Ajacent Cache Line Prefetch function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal...
... use the EIST. When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] ASUS P5PE-VM 2-17 In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item to [Disabled] if you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Automatic], you to enable/disable the Ajacent Cache Line Prefetch function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal...
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...[Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/Int-VGA] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] MPS Revision [1.4] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM Precharge Delay [8 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [8 Clock] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [8 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. When disabled, you to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls...
...[Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/Int-VGA] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] MPS Revision [1.4] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM Precharge Delay [8 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [8 Clock] [7 Clocks] [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM Burst Length [8 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. When disabled, you to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls...
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...Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to set to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC'97 Audio [Auto] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled...
...Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to set to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC'97 Audio [Auto] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled...
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..., the USB controller legacy mode is free for legacy ISA devices. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is enabled. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-5.3 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function...
..., the USB controller legacy mode is free for legacy ISA devices. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is enabled. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-5.3 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function...
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... [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When set to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu...
... [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When set to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu...
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... you successfully set a Supervisor Password: 1. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set a password, this item shows Installed. again to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item Change Supervisor Password +- Change Option F1 General Help Select this item to change password. If you to set a supervisor password, the other security settings. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow...
... you successfully set a Supervisor Password: 1. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set a password, this item shows Installed. again to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item Change Supervisor Password +- Change Option F1 General Help Select this item to change password. If you to set a supervisor password, the other security settings. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow...
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... Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Select Screen User Access Level [Full Access] Select Item +- View Only allows access but does not allow change the user password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. Change User Password Select this item to set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options...
... Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Select Screen User Access Level [Full Access] Select Item +- View Only allows access but does not allow change the user password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. Change User Password Select this item to set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options...
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... motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support...
... motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support...
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ASUS P5PE-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0) driver. INTEL Chipset Driver Installs the Intel® Chipset driver. SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application Installs the SoundMax Audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. INTEL Onboard VGA Driver Installs the Intel® Onboard VGA driver.
ASUS P5PE-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0) driver. INTEL Chipset Driver Installs the Intel® Chipset driver. SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application Installs the SoundMax Audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. INTEL Onboard VGA Driver Installs the Intel® Onboard VGA driver.
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... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. See page 2-8 for detailed information. View the online help for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. See page 2-8 for detailed information. View the online help for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or...