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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii P5V-VM Ultra specifications summary viii 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 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.7.4 ...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii P5V-VM Ultra specifications summary viii 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 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.7.4 ...
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...staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it can interrupt the grounding circuit. • Set your ... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged...
...staples away from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it can interrupt the grounding circuit. • Set your ... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product Introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product Introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard.
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...missing, contact your P5V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® P5V-VM Ultra motherboard! The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the world. Before you for the following items. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/...technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel® Dual/Single-Core 65nm Processors This motherboard supports Intel® 65nm Pentium® D / Intel® Pentium® 4 / ...
...missing, contact your P5V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® P5V-VM Ultra motherboard! The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the world. Before you for the following items. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/...technology and 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of ASUS quality motherboards! Intel® Dual/Single-Core 65nm Processors This motherboard supports Intel® 65nm Pentium® D / Intel® Pentium® 4 / ...
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... DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCI Express™ interface The 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...disk array standards, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on -board LAN controller is no need to set up to 1-18 for details. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- See page 1-22 for details. See pages 1‑15 to 4.3 GB/s.
... DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCI Express™ interface The 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...disk array standards, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on -board LAN controller is no need to set up to 1-18 for details. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- See page 1-22 for details. See pages 1‑15 to 4.3 GB/s.
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... No need to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See pages 2-31. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy... disk. See page 2-7. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system ...
... No need to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See pages 2-31. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy... disk. See page 2-7. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system ...
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P5V-VM ULTRA SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down the ...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is ...
P5V-VM ULTRA SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut down the ...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is ...
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1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2_USB_PWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.3cm(7.2in) CHA_FAN CPU_FAN EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 LGA775 PRI_IDE USB12 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In REALTEK VIA P4M890 P5V-VM ULTRA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 SUPER I/O PCIEX1_1 AAFP 4Mb BIOS CD ALC660 USB78 PCI1 PCI2 FLOPPY VIA VT8237A SATA1 SB_PWR USB56 CLRTC 24.4cm(9.6in) SEC_IDE SATA2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2_USB_PWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.3cm(7.2in) CHA_FAN CPU_FAN EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 LGA775 PRI_IDE USB12 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In REALTEK VIA P4M890 P5V-VM ULTRA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 SUPER I/O PCIEX1_1 AAFP 4Mb BIOS CD ALC660 USB78 PCI1 PCI2 FLOPPY VIA VT8237A SATA1 SB_PWR USB56 CLRTC 24.4cm(9.6in) SEC_IDE SATA2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5V-VM ULTRA ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis P5V-VM ULTRA ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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...the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU..., make sure that the socket box is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU...
...the socket pins are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on the motherboard. P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU..., make sure that the socket box is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU...
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... tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. Load plate 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard A 1- Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to remove (B). The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Position the...
... tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. Load plate 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard A 1- Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to remove (B). The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Position the...
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... the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology.
... the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology.
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ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • ... fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and �p�e�rf�o�r�m��a�n�c�e�. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • ... fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and �p�e�rf�o�r�m��a�n�c�e�. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector!
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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... physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the next page. 112 Pins ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA 20-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered DDR2 DIMMs into...
... physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the next page. 112 Pins ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA 20-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered DDR2 DIMMs into...
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... (PC2-4200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. Supports one module inserted into either slot as a Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow...
... (PC2-4200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. Supports one module inserted into either slot as a Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow...
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... pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Do not force a DIMM into the...sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Do not force a DIMM into the...sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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...it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to do ...adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure ...
...it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to do ...adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure ...