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... - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 for four IDE devices - 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Audio I/O port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB connectors support four additional USB ports 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Speaker out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan...
... - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 for four IDE devices - 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Audio I/O port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB connectors support four additional USB ports 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Speaker out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan...
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... motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for your RAID requirements on different disk array standards, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on board VT8237A southbridge provides the complete solution for easy connectivity. This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI...
... motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for your RAID requirements on different disk array standards, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on board VT8237A southbridge provides the complete solution for easy connectivity. This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI...
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... CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your I Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...
... CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your I Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...
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... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. Make sure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. Make sure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The RAM data in CMOS. Replace the battery...
... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The RAM data in CMOS. Replace the battery...
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... port. This 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. Microphone port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Back Surround. 5. Audio ports function variation Audio ports Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone /2-Channel 4-Channel Line In Back Surround Line Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In 6-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-23 PS/2 mouse port...
... port. This 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. Microphone port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Back Surround. 5. Audio ports function variation Audio ports Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone /2-Channel 4-Channel Line In Back Surround Line Out Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In 6-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-23 PS/2 mouse port...
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... configure your device(s). Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of devices Cable connector - Black Master Black Slave Gray MSlaasvteer Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-25 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use...
... configure your device(s). Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of devices Cable connector - Black Master Black Slave Gray MSlaasvteer Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-25 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use...
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... Megatrends, Inc. You need to a floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. What you to copy the original BIOS file to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to the floppy disk. Make sure that contains the BIOS file. 3. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette.
... Megatrends, Inc. You need to a floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. What you to copy the original BIOS file to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to the floppy disk. Make sure that contains the BIOS file. 3. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette.
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... the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- You can cause system boot failure! 4. When found ! Start flashing... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk...
... the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- You can cause system boot failure! 4. When found ! Start flashing... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk...
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... changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use...
... changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use...
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...2: BIOS Information Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST340014A Size : 40.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of IDE drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. There is installed...
...2: BIOS Information Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST340014A Size : 40.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of IDE drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. There is installed...
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.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto...
.... Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto...
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... Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Take caution when changing the settings...
... Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. Select an item then press to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Take caution when changing the settings...
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... legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you to enable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-15 Setting to Auto allows the system to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
... legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you to enable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-15 Setting to Auto allows the system to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
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... install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration...
... install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration...
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...enable or disable the OnChip LAN Boot Room. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5V-VM Ultra 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] This option allows you to set the Serial ATA IDE controller mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip LAN Boot Room [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the LAN controller. SouthBridge Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] LAN Controller [Enabled] OnChip LAN Boot Room [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Options Disabled IDE RAID Serial ATA IDE...
...enable or disable the OnChip LAN Boot Room. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5V-VM Ultra 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] This option allows you to set the Serial ATA IDE controller mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip LAN Boot Room [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the LAN controller. SouthBridge Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] LAN Controller [Enabled] OnChip LAN Boot Room [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Options Disabled IDE RAID Serial ATA IDE...
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... tables for System Suspend. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [S1(POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the power settings. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When set to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the...
... tables for System Suspend. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [S1(POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the power settings. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When set to display the configuration options. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the...
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... appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter. Change Supervisor Password Select this function allows the option ROMs to change the system security settings. again to set or change the supervisor password. After you successfully set your password. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
... appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default Not Installed. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter. Change Supervisor Password Select this function allows the option ROMs to change the system security settings. again to set or change the supervisor password. After you successfully set your password. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD to run the CD. 3-34 Chapter 3: Software Support Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
... motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD to run the CD. 3-34 Chapter 3: Software Support Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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... Audio Hotfix. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other softwares that the motherboard supports. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers. VIA RAID Driver Install VIA RAID driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Install VIA Onboard VGA driver. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 3-35 3.2.2 Drivers menu...
... Audio Hotfix. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other softwares that the motherboard supports. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers. VIA RAID Driver Install VIA RAID driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Install VIA Onboard VGA driver. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 3-35 3.2.2 Drivers menu...