User Manual
Page 34
... Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type -
... Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type -
User Manual
Page 3
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5Q-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-10 1.5.2 Layout contents 1-11 1.5.3 Placement direction 1-12 1.5.4 Screw holes 1-12 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-13...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5Q-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-10 1.5.2 Layout contents 1-11 1.5.3 Placement direction 1-12 1.5.4 Screw holes 1-12 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-13...
User Manual
Page 10
...;le�s - Supports up to 16 GB system memory *When installing total memory of less than 3GB. resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel) (continued on the next page) P5Q-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775...
...;le�s - Supports up to 16 GB system memory *When installing total memory of less than 3GB. resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel) (continued on the next page) P5Q-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775...
User Manual
Page 15
... digital home entertainment of full 1080p highdefinition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with the ASUS vision of the memory accesses. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for Microsoft DirectX 10, Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-3 This is in LGA775 package. It can also support Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs...
... digital home entertainment of full 1080p highdefinition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with the ASUS vision of the memory accesses. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for Microsoft DirectX 10, Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-3 This is in LGA775 package. It can also support Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs...
User Manual
Page 28
7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
User Manual
Page 31
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q-VM 1-19
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q-VM 1-19
User Manual
Page 32
... slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for details. • For DRAM Frequency configuration options in Channel... lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for details. • You may install varying memory sizes in relation to chipset limitation, this motherboard can manually adjust DRAM Frequency in BIOS settings. The system maps the total ...
... slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for details. • For DRAM Frequency configuration options in Channel... lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for details. • You may install varying memory sizes in relation to chipset limitation, this motherboard can manually adjust DRAM Frequency in BIOS settings. The system maps the total ...
User Manual
Page 35
... ASUS P5Q-VM 1-23 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration...;•• ••• ••• •• ••• •• SS - P5Q-VM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR crucial crucial crucial crucial ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL...
... ASUS P5Q-VM 1-23 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration...;•• ••• ••• •• ••• •• SS - P5Q-VM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR crucial crucial crucial crucial ELPIDA G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL...
User Manual
Page 40
... and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
... and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not...
User Manual
Page 44
...® Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your reference. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality.
...® Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your reference. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality.
User Manual
Page 55
...system may have failed a power-on the devices in Chapter 2. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-43 If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the... 1. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on self tests or POST. 1.11...
...system may have failed a power-on the devices in Chapter 2. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-43 If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the... 1. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on self tests or POST. 1.11...
User Manual
Page 73
...: 2666MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 2048MB Usable Size : 2048MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-17 2.3.7 System Information This... menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system...
...: 2666MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 2048MB Usable Size : 2048MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-17 2.3.7 System Information This... menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system...
User Manual
Page 74
...of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows ...you to malfunction. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. Select either one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters.
...of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows ...you to malfunction. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. Select either one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to individually set overclocking parameters.
User Manual
Page 75
... frequency. Use the and keys to FSB Frequency settings. FSB Auto 667 1600 • 1333 • • 1066 • • 800 • • ASUS P5Q-VM DRAM Frequency (MHz) 800 960 1002 1064 1111 1200 • • • • • • • • • • 2-19...-667 MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-1002MHz] [DDR2-1111�M�H�z��] • Due to chipset behavior, to obtain memory frequency higher than DDR2 800, you set to [Manual]. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to 800. Use the and keys to adjust the...
... frequency. Use the and keys to FSB Frequency settings. FSB Auto 667 1600 • 1333 • • 1066 • • 800 • • ASUS P5Q-VM DRAM Frequency (MHz) 800 960 1002 1064 1111 1200 • • • • • • • • • • 2-19...-667 MHz] [DDR2-800 MHz] [DDR2-1002MHz] [DDR2-1111�M�H�z��] • Due to chipset behavior, to obtain memory frequency higher than DDR2 800, you set to [Manual]. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to 800. Use the and keys to adjust the...
User Manual
Page 78
Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. The number of CHA/B PH1-5 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 1.60000V with a 0.02V interval. ...
Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. The number of CHA/B PH1-5 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 1.60000V with a 0.02V interval. ...
User Manual
Page 79
...to set the North Bridge voltage. Setting a high CPU voltage may damage the components permanently, and setting a low voltage may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.65x] [0.63x] [0.61x] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to improve... settings. Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to enable or set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-VM 2-23 Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel® specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI...
...to set the North Bridge voltage. Setting a high CPU voltage may damage the components permanently, and setting a low voltage may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.65x] [0.63x] [0.61x] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to improve... settings. Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to enable or set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-VM 2-23 Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel® specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI...
User Manual
Page 83
... which graphics controller to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Lite Mode] [Paranoid] DVMT Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] The [Maximum DVMT] option appears only when you install 64-bit operating system. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-27 Configure North Bridge features. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG...
... which graphics controller to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Lite Mode] [Paranoid] DVMT Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] The [Maximum DVMT] option appears only when you install 64-bit operating system. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-27 Configure North Bridge features. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG...
User Manual
Page 84
... connector (SPDIF) mode to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller. This motherboard supports Intel® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in total varies with the system memory size in total and the operating system. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ... Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to < 4GB 4GB and above Maximum Total Graphics Memory Windows® XP Windows® Vista™ 512MB 552MB 768MB 808MB 1024MB 1320MB - 1832MB - 1849MB 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
... connector (SPDIF) mode to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller. This motherboard supports Intel® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in total varies with the system memory size in total and the operating system. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ... Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to < 4GB 4GB and above Maximum Total Graphics Memory Windows® XP Windows® Vista™ 512MB 552MB 768MB 808MB 1024MB 1320MB - 1832MB - 1849MB 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY...