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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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... (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! The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new generation processors. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and...you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS motherboard is one of...
... (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! The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new generation processors. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and...you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the LGA775 package. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS motherboard is one of...
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...LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. ...if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase...
...LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. ...if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase...
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Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard A 1- 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the ...left corner of the socket. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load B plate window to a 100º...
Gold triangle mark ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard A 1- 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit into Alignment key the CPU notch. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the ...left corner of the socket. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load B plate window to a 100º...
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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 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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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...65533;o�r�m��a�n�c�e�. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. •...; D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the packageincludes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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...
...65533;o�r�m��a�n�c�e�. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. •...; D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the packageincludes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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...
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Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. 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 2.
Push down two fasteners at a time in B place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. 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 2.
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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. 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.
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. 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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... a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; PS2_USB_PWR 12 23 P5V-VM ULTRA +5V (Default) +5VSB P5V-VM ULTRA USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Set to +5VSB to...
... a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; PS2_USB_PWR 12 23 P5V-VM ULTRA +5V (Default) +5VSB P5V-VM ULTRA USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Set to +5VSB to...
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CD (black) P5V-VM ULTRA Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5V-VM ULTRA Internal Audio Connector 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. 3. Insufficient air ...
CD (black) P5V-VM ULTRA Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5V-VM ULTRA Internal Audio Connector 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. 3. Insufficient air ...
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... in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMI BIOS...
... in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMI BIOS...
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...Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select an item then... Enabled items show the auto-detected values. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
...Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select an item then... Enabled items show the auto-detected values. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system...
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... only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [...Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. 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 :...
... only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [...Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. 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 :...
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... (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. 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] [12.144V] CPU Temperature ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field...
... (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. 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] [12.144V] CPU Temperature ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field...
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... 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 healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer. 3-36 Chapter 3: Software...
... 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 healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer. 3-36 Chapter 3: Software...