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...ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/Power) 1 x FDD cable I/O shield Quick Start Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your P5V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® P5V-VM Ultra motherboard! ASUS motherboard is one of ASUS... This motherboard supports Intel® 65nm Pentium® D / Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processors. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new generation processors. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
...ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/Power) 1 x FDD cable I/O shield Quick Start Guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your P5V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® P5V-VM Ultra motherboard! ASUS motherboard is one of ASUS... This motherboard supports Intel® 65nm Pentium® D / Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processors. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new generation processors. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... solution for details. See pages 1‑15 to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for details. This high speed interface is no need to 4.3 GB/s. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- With initial speeds from 400 and 533 MHz, DDR2 memory provides bandwidth up to set up drive. VT8237A chipset The VT8237A southbridge employs the...
... solution for details. See pages 1‑15 to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for details. This high speed interface is no need to 4.3 GB/s. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- With initial speeds from 400 and 533 MHz, DDR2 memory provides bandwidth up to set up drive. VT8237A chipset The VT8237A southbridge employs the...
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This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. P5V-VM ULTRA SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the ...
This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. P5V-VM ULTRA SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the ...
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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- Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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- Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...; angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Load plate 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard A 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom‑left (B) until it to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab...
...; angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Load plate 5. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard A 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom‑left (B) until it to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab...
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... a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the packageincludes the...
... a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the packageincludes the...
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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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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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. DDR2 DIMMs are .... 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
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. DDR2 DIMMs are .... 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
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.... Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-17 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM...
.... Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-17 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM...
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... B -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared -- INT C -- -- -- ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
... B -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared -- INT C -- -- -- ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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... such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Replace the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21
... such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Replace the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21
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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 This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker.
... 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 This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker.
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... to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of devices Cable connector - ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-25 IDE connectors (40-1 pin... PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master ...
... to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of devices Cable connector - ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-25 IDE connectors (40-1 pin... PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master ...
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...provide 12A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). P5V-VM ULTRA SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5V-VM ULTRA Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-27 otherwise, the system does not boot up. • Make sure that your ATX... connectors in only one orientation. 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 PSON#...
...provide 12A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). P5V-VM ULTRA SPEAKER Speaker Out GND GND +5V 1 P5V-VM ULTRA Speaker Out Connector ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-27 otherwise, the system does not boot up. • Make sure that your ATX... connectors in only one orientation. 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 PSON#...
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... 2.0 Connectors The USB module is purchased separately. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (...
... 2.0 Connectors The USB module is purchased separately. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (...
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... BIOS file name at least 600KB) to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Boot the system from the support CD to store the file. Main...
... BIOS file name at least 600KB) to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Boot the system from the support CD to store the file. Main...
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...4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the ... disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ...
...4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the ... disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or ...
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...the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Reboot the system. Completed. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Checking for floppy... • If there is accessible by ...update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Start flashing... Flashed successfully. User recovery requested. 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk. 2. If the ...
...the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Reboot the system. Completed. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Checking for floppy... • If there is accessible by ...update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Start flashing... Flashed successfully. User recovery requested. 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk. 2. If the ...
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... the navigation keys to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for...
... the navigation keys to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for...
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... IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master System Information [00:21:16] [Sun 02/10/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 2.3 Main Menu When you...
... IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master System Information [00:21:16] [Sun 02/10/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 2.3 Main Menu When you...