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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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...AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2.........2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys ... 2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave...2-12 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-13 2.3.6 System Information 2-14 2.4 Advanced menu 2-15 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-15 2.4.2 Chipset 2-16 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.4.4 PCI PnP 2-24 2.5 Power menu 2-25 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-...
...AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2.........2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys ... 2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave...2-12 2.3.5 IDE Configuration 2-13 2.3.6 System Information 2-14 2.4 Advanced menu 2-15 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-15 2.4.2 Chipset 2-16 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.4.4 PCI PnP 2-24 2.5 Power menu 2-25 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-...
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P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /...VIA VT8237A�S��o�u�t�h�B�r�i�d�g�e��s�u�p�p�o��rt�s�: - 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 ...
P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /...VIA VT8237A�S��o�u�t�h�B�r�i�d�g�e��s�u�p�p�o��rt�s�: - 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 ...
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P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo CPU Lock Free CPU Multiplier ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT (Virtual Cable Tester) MicroATX 9.6" x 7.2"VCT (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo CPU Lock Free CPU Multiplier ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT (Virtual Cable Tester) MicroATX 9.6" x 7.2"VCT (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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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 most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. ASUS motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your P5V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® P5V-VM Ultra... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the LGA775 package. The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your ...
...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 most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. ASUS motherboard is damaged or missing, contact your P5V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® P5V-VM Ultra... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the LGA775 package. The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your ...
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ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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...
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is facing towards you see any damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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...
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... 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Load plate 5. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load ...lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard A 1- 2.
... 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Load plate 5. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To prevent damage to the left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load ...lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom‑left corner of the arrow to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard A 1- 2.
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... A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®... Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. If you install a dual-core CPU, make sure to connect the chassis fan cable to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the...
... A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®... Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. If you install a dual-core CPU, make sure to connect the chassis fan cable to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the...
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Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / ...65533;�a�n�c�e�. • Install the motherboard to install. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your I Intel...
Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / ...65533;�a�n�c�e�. • Install the motherboard to install. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your I Intel...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in B place. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2.
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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. 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. 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. 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard.
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..., the system would not power up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. PS2_USB_PWR 12 23 P5V-VM ULTRA +5V (Default) +5VSB P5V-VM ULTRA USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USB_PWR...) Set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-22 Chapter ...
..., the system would not power up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. PS2_USB_PWR 12 23 P5V-VM ULTRA +5V (Default) +5VSB P5V-VM ULTRA USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USB_PWR...) Set this jumper to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1-22 Chapter ...
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... components. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA Fan Connectors 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max...
... components. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA Fan Connectors 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. These are not jumpers! CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max...
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... System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 AMI BIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 08/29/06 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Speed : 2666 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [...
... System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 AMI BIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 08/29/06 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Speed : 2666 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [...
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... Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. USB 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/... device is detected, the item shows None. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
... Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. USB 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/... device is detected, the item shows None. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables 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 options: [Disabled]...-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. This item appears only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Frequency : 2666 MHz FSB Speed : 533 MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables 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 options: [Disabled]...-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. This item appears only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Frequency : 2666 MHz FSB Speed : 533 MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024...
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...shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [77.5°C/171.5°F] [4500RPM] [N/A] [1.376V] [3.264V] [5.232V... this option allows you to use the RTC alarm to turn on the +5VSB lead. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). This feature requires an ATX power supply that ...
...shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [77.5°C/171.5°F] [4500RPM] [N/A] [1.376V] [3.264V] [5.232V... this option allows you to use the RTC alarm to turn on the +5VSB lead. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). This feature requires an ATX power supply that ...
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... multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. 3-36 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, ...capturing videos, or playing games in your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the...
... multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. 3-36 Chapter 3: Software Support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, ...capturing videos, or playing games in your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the...