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... below. 1.2 Package Contents Check 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. ASUS motherboard is one of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable...
... below. 1.2 Package Contents Check 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. ASUS motherboard is one of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable...
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... disk array standards, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on -board LAN controller is no need to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for details. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- With initial speeds from 400 and 533 MHz, DDR2 memory provides bandwidth up to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher...
... disk array standards, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on -board LAN controller is no need to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for details. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- With initial speeds from 400 and 533 MHz, DDR2 memory provides bandwidth up to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher...
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... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is...
... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is...
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Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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. Do not overtighten the screws! 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. 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. Do not overtighten the screws! 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.
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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- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move ...
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- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move ...
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... and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...
... and heatsink assembly • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...
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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B A B B A ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. B A B B A ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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.
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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 the DIMM sockets. For optimum .... A DDR2 module has the same 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 DIMM DIMM2 128 Pins 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: 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 the DIMM sockets. For optimum .... A DDR2 module has the same 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 DIMM DIMM2 128 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets....
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... not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or...
... not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket. 1 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. 1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or...
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... the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. INT D -- -- -- ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-19 INT C -- -- -- Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
... the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. INT D -- -- -- ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-19 INT C -- -- -- Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
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... the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. P5V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
... the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. P5V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for...
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... 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
... 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
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...or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-25 2. If any device jumper is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Black Master Black ...Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE P5V-VM ULTRA PIN 1 P5V-VM ULTRA IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device(s). IDE connectors (40-1...
...or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-25 2. If any device jumper is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Black Master Black ...Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE P5V-VM ULTRA PIN 1 P5V-VM ULTRA IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to configure your device(s). IDE connectors (40-1...
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... the power is inadequate. EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby P5V-VM ULTRA ATX12V Power OK Ground +5 Volts +12V DC +12V DC Ground GND GND +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts P5V-VM ULTRA ATX Power Connectors Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground...12 Volts +3 Volts 6. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. P5V-VM ULTRA SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5V-VM ULTRA Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-27 5. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors fit completely....
... the power is inadequate. EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby P5V-VM ULTRA ATX12V Power OK Ground +5 Volts +12V DC +12V DC Ground GND GND +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts P5V-VM ULTRA ATX Power Connectors Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground...12 Volts +3 Volts 6. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. P5V-VM ULTRA SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5V-VM ULTRA Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-27 5. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors fit completely....
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...of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-29 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 ...Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6 USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5V-VM ULTRA USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5V-VM ULTRA USB 2.0 Connectors The USB module is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) ...
...of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-29 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 ...Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6 USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5V-VM ULTRA USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5V-VM ULTRA USB 2.0 Connectors The USB module is purchased separately. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) ...
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... is a DOS-based application that the floppy disk is for reference only. Make sure that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - You...
... is a DOS-based application that the floppy disk is for reference only. Make sure that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - You...
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...Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated... reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- You can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard ...
...Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated... reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- You can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard ...
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... Tests (POST). Checking for floppy... • If there is not found !" Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested....easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Save the BIOS file to P5VVMUT.ROM... built-in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found ! Flashed successfully. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-
... Tests (POST). Checking for floppy... • If there is not found !" Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested....easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Save the BIOS file to P5VVMUT.ROM... built-in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found ! Flashed successfully. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-
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...] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen...
...] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to another. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen...
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... Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information...
... Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information...