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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. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
..., 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. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5S800-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 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-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5S800-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 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-...
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P5S800-VM specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for...® 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Special features Power Loss Restart ASUS AI Audio ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Instant Music Lite Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 ...port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Audio I/O ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, ...
P5S800-VM specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for...® 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Special features Power Loss Restart ASUS AI Audio ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Instant Music Lite Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 ...port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Audio I/O ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, ...
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P5S800-VM specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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 20-pin ATX ... connector 1 x Front panel connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5S800-VM specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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 20-pin ATX ... connector 1 x Front panel connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces at midboard. The SATA specification allows for two SATA connectors. Onboard RAID solution The onboard SIS 964 chipset allows RAID 0 or RAID 1...2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-26 for details. ASUS P5S800-VM 1-3 SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS ...
Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces at midboard. The SATA specification allows for two SATA connectors. Onboard RAID solution The onboard SIS 964 chipset allows RAID 0 or RAID 1...2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-26 for details. ASUS P5S800-VM 1-3 SIS Advanced HyperStreaming™ Architecture The motherboard supports the SIS ...
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...Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P5S800-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5S800-VM ® 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a LAN card installed ...on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI...
...Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P5S800-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5S800-VM ® 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a LAN card installed ...on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. Keyed for one with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI...
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... install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 9 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5S800-VM ® USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ...connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. P5S800-VM ® Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel AUX1 (White) CD1 (Black) P5S800-VM Internal audio connectors 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These ...
... install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 9 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5S800-VM ® USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND ...connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. P5S800-VM ® Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel AUX1 (White) CD1 (Black) P5S800-VM Internal audio connectors 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These ...
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... displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5S800-VM 2-13...
... displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5S800-VM 2-13...
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...Selects the type of device connected 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. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. When set to ...drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5S800-VM 2-15 Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously...
...Selects the type of device connected 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. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. When set to ...drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5S800-VM 2-15 Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously...
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...] [Native Mode] [Raid Mode] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart...
...] [Native Mode] [Raid Mode] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart...
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... Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode Stop EHCI HC in this menu allows you to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values...
... Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode Stop EHCI HC in this menu allows you to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values...
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... the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend...) support in the RSDT pointer list. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.
... the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend...) support in the RSDT pointer list. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.
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... lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5S800-VM 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this...
... lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5S800-VM 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this...
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... Configuration options: [90%] [80%] [70%] ~ [20%] CPU Target Temperature [xxx ºC] Allows you to set to [Enabled]. ASUS P5S800-VM 2-29 Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more efficient system operation. If the fan is increased to lower... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The default [Auto] automatically selecs the fan speed ratio when operating at 50 ~ 90 ºC with 4 ºC...
... Configuration options: [90%] [80%] [70%] ~ [20%] CPU Target Temperature [xxx ºC] Allows you to set to [Enabled]. ASUS P5S800-VM 2-29 Select a higher ratio if you installed additional devices and the system requires more efficient system operation. If the fan is increased to lower... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The default [Auto] automatically selecs the fan speed ratio when operating at 50 ~ 90 ºC with 4 ºC...
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...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5S800-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 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-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5S800-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 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-...
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P5S800-VM specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for...® 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Special features Power Loss Restart ASUS AI Audio ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Instant Music Lite Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 ...port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Audio I/O ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, ...
P5S800-VM specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for...® 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Special features Power Loss Restart ASUS AI Audio ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ Instant Music Lite Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 ...port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Audio I/O ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, ...
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P5S800-VM specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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 20-pin ATX ... connector 1 x Front panel connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5S800-VM specifications summary Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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 20-pin ATX ... connector 1 x Front panel connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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...channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page ...S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. ASUS P5S800-VM 1-3 It also features intelligent detection of 3.2GB/s with USB 1.1. The SATA specification allows for efficient and superior performance. AI Audio The motherboard comes with the Realtek®...
...channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page ...S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. ASUS P5S800-VM 1-3 It also features intelligent detection of 3.2GB/s with USB 1.1. The SATA specification allows for efficient and superior performance. AI Audio The motherboard comes with the Realtek®...
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Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Install only 1.5 V or 0.8 V AGP cards on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X/4X cards. The figure shows a LAN card ... the AGP slot on your motherboard. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P5S800-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5S800-VM ® 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 +1.5V specification.
Keyed for one with PCI specifications. Install only 1.5 V or 0.8 V AGP cards on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X/4X cards. The figure shows a LAN card ... the AGP slot on your motherboard. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v P5S800-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) P5S800-VM ® 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 +1.5V specification.