Asus P5E-V User Manual

P5E-V HDMI

Motherboard

E3337

rst Edition V1
November 2007

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

P5E-V HDMI specications summary ....................................................... xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................

1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ..............................................

1.3.3 ASUS friendly features ....................................................

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ..........................

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................

2.2.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

2.2.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

2.2.4 Layout contents ...............................................................

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................

2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................

2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................

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2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots ........................................... 2-21

2.5.7 AI Slot Detector .............................................................

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

2.7.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer .............................................................

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ....................................

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ..............................

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................

4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

4.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................

4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

4.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................

4.2.6 Conguration elds .......................................................

4.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................

4.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................

4.2.9 General help .................................................................

4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

4.3.1 System Time ..................................................................

4.3.2 System Date ..................................................................

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ..........................................................

4.3.4

4.3.5 SATA Conguration .......................................................

4.3.6 AHCI Conguration .......................................................

SATA 1~6 .........................................................................................4-12

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4.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 4-15

4.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration .............................................

4.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................

4.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.4.4 Chipset ..........................................................................

4.4.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration ...................................

4.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................

4.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

4.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

4.6.3 Security .........................................................................

4.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

4.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1

5.2 Support CD information ..............................................................

5.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................

5.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................

5.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................

5.2.4 Make disk menu ..............................................................

5.2.5 Manual menu ..................................................................

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

5.2.7 Other information ............................................................

5.3 Software information ...................................................................

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ ...........................................................

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5.3.2 Audio congurations ......................................................5-11

5.3.3 ASUS Splendid .............................................................

5.3.4 ASUS AI Direct Link ......................................................

5.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II .........................................................

5.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ...............................................................

5.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............................................................

5.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................

5.3.9 ASUS AI N.O.S. ............................................................

5.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ..............................................................

5.3.11 ASUS AI Booster ...........................................................

5.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................

5.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................

5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .....................................

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5.4.3 Intel

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ....

5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

Appendix: CPU features

A.1 Intel® EM64T ..................................................................................A-1

Using the Intel® EM64T feature ......................................................A-1

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................

A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................

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A.3 Intel

Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ........................................ A-3

RAID congurations ............................................. 5-33

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Technology (EIST) ........................A-1

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.

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electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down
the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.

• Appendix: CPU features

The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are connected with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as

shown.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /iP5E-V HDMI.ROM

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P5E-V HDMI specications summary

CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2

Chipset Intel® G35 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access

System bus 1333/1066/800 MHz

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

VGA Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500 integrated

Expansion slots 2 x PCIe x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x1

Storage Southbridge

LAN Atheros L1PCIe Gigabit LAN controller

Audio Realtek® 8-channel High-Denition Audio CODEC

Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme /
Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs

Technology

- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered
non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory
modules

- Supports up to 8 GB system memory

Quad VGA output support:

- RGB with a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 bpp
@ 75 Hz

- HDMI with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 bpp
@ 60 Hz

- DVI with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1200 bpp
@ 60 Hz (through HDMI-to-DVI adapter)
Maximum shared memory of 384 MB
Supports Microsoft® DirectX®10*, OpenGL®2.0,
Pixel Shader 4.0
With an HDMI to DVI adapter, this motherboard also
supports DVI output.
*The DirectX®10 driver will be provided by the chipset
vendor later.

mode) support CrossFire™ Technology
1 x PCIe x1 slot
3 x PCI slots

- 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports

- Intel® Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1,
5, and 10
JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller supports:

- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

- Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, and
Multi-streaming

- Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back I/O

- ASUS Noise Filter

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P5E-V HDMI specications summary

IEEE 1394 VIA controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel)

AI Lifestyle Unique
features

Other features ASUS MyLogo3

ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking features

Rear panel connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

(one at midboard; one at back panel)

ASUS AI Lifestyle feature:

- ASUS Splendid
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS AI Gear 2

- ASUS AI Nap

- ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Crystal Sound:

- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS O.C. Prole

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS AI Slot Detector

ASUS NOS™
ASUS AI Booster utility
Precision Tweaker 2:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V
increment

- vDIMM: 33-step DRAM voltage control

- vChipset (NB): 24-step DRAM voltage control

- vFSB Termination: 16-step DRAM voltage control

- vCPU PLL: 16-step Chipset voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800 MHz at 1MHz
increment

- Memory tuning from 533MHz to 1333MHz

- PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at
1 MHz increment
Overclocking protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x HDMI port (supports DVI output with an HDMI-to-DVI
adapter)
1 x VGA port
1 x IEEE1394a
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel audio ports

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P5E-V HDMI specications summary

Internal connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports

BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support CD contents Drivers

Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors
1 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x COM connector
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x LPT connector
Chassis intrusion connector
Front panel audio connector
CD audio in connector
24-pin ATX power connector
4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
System panel connector (Q-Connector)

SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Multi-language Motherboard Installation Guide

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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

Product

1

introduction

Chapter summary

1

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

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ASUS P5E-V HDMI

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E-V HDMI motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5E-V HDMI

Modules 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE 1394a
module and 2-port USB 2.0 module)

Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Serial ATA power cable for 2 devices
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
1 x HDMI-to-DVI adapter

Accessories I/O shield
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
panel; Retail version only)

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
ASUS Superb Software Library CD

Documentation User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

ASUS P5E-V HDMI 1-1

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the LGA775
package and Intel’s next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. It is excellent for
multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB.
Intel® Quad-core processor is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. See
page 2-6 for details.

Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package and Intel’s next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. With the new
Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the
Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.
See page 2-6 for details.

Intel G35 Chipset

The Intel® G35 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience
with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500.
It supports the latest 1333MHz FSB multi-core processors and 384MB video
shared memory, delivering breakthroughs in 3D and 2D graphics as well as
video capabilities. Featuring the Intel
processing and Vista™ compatibility, this chipset meets the changing display
requirements of visually rich applications and provides smooth playback of High­Denition videos, superb 3D effects, crisp imaging, and accurate color control. It
also supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10, OpenGL® 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0.

®

Clear Video Technology, enhanced post-

HDMI/DVI Interface

HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that
delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single
cable for full HD 1080p visuals. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD
DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with the highest-quality home theater
experience.

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high quality visuals for digital display devices
like LCD monitors. See pages 2-26 to 2-27 for details.

This motherboard is bundled with an HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Quad-display

Allows you to utilize four monitors to increase multi-tasking work efciency without
wasting time alt-tabbing among programs. You can easily work on four different
applications in full screen mode and instantly quad desktop space. For example,
you can browse your picture library thumbnails on one monitor, use the second to
view them in full screen, edit them on the third, and browse the web pages or read
e-mails on the fourth. See page 2-26 for details.

ASUS Splendid

ASUS exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology carefully evaluates every
pixel in every frame and dynamically adjusts them according to conditions most
favorable to the human eye. With intelligent optimization of Contrast, Saturation,
Hue, and Brightness, a delicate chipset engine built into ASUS motherboards
delivers vivid colors and detailed images comparable to the very best visual
experience. See pages 5-15 and 5-16 for details.

The ASUS Splendid feature is enabled in RGB output only.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of
800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture
doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance,
eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. Furthermore, this
motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Users may
install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel
and single-channel functions at the same time. This new feature optimizes the use
of available memory size. See page 2-13 for details.

Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial
ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The onboard
Intel® ICH9R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 congurations for six
SATA connectors. See pages 2-30 to 2-31 for details.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals
& other PC portable devices. See pages 2-26 and 2-33 for details.

ASUS P5E-V HDMI 1-3

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio
systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)
jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and
keeps the best signal quality. See pages 2-26 and 2-32 for details.

High Denition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel High Denition
Audio CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-sensing
feature. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi­channel network games. See pages 2-25 and 2-26 for details.

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.

AI Gear 2

AI Gear2 allows you to choose proles to adjust the CPU frequency and
Vcore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. You can
change the mode in real-time in the operating system to max power saving
mode and save up to 50% power when using word processing applications.
See page 5-27 for details.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise
when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-28 for
details.

Q-Fan 2

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis
fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efcient
operation. See pages 4-29 and 5-30 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.

Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

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ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding
wrong cable connections. See pages 2-33 and 2-39 for details.

ASUS O.C. Prole

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be
stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and
distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-36 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data
from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 4-7 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an
OS-based ash utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-35 for details.

ASUS AI Slot Detector

When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can nd out if they are installed
successfully via ASUS’s innovatively designed on-board LEDs when the
power is on. This is an efcient way to identify the correct way to set up
PCI(E) devices without entering the operating system. See page 2-23 for
details.

Smart Support CD

It provides a checklist to allow the user to see which drivers are already
installed, as well as those that aren’t. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you
can easily see the critical parts of the computer.

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1.3.3 ASUS friendly features

ASUS MyLogo3

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 5-9 and 5-10 for
details.

ASUS AI Direct Link

Unlike traditional le-sharing through USB or LAN, users can now share their les
between two computers via a network cable with high data transfer rate up to Gb/s.
AI Direct Link provides 70% transferring speed improvement compared to USB 2.0
and is the easiest and fastest way to achieve large-sized media le exchange. See
page 5-17 for details.

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology
auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when
needed. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much
faster to satisfy your need for speed. See pages 4-17 and 5-29 for details.

AI Booster

The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows
environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-31 for details.

Precision Tweaker 2

This feature allows you to ne tune the Northbridge voltage, the FSB termination
voltage, CPU PLL voltage, and the DRAM voltage in 0.02v steps to achieve the
most precise settings for the ultimate customized overclocking congurations. See
pages 4-17 to 4-20 for details.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

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1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It
includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.

information

Hardware

2

Chapter summary

2

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

2-2

2-6

2-13

2-19

2-24

2-25

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2.1 Before you proceed

P5E-V HDMI

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P5E-V HDMI Onboard LED

SB_PWR

ON

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that
the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you
should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location
of the onboard LED.

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P5E-V HDMI

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2 Screw holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard
to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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2.2.3 Motherboard layout

PANEL

P5E-V HDMI

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AAFP

CHASSIS

24.5cm (9.6in)

30.5cm (12.0in)

CPU_FAN

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

FLOPPY

Super

I/O

CD

PCIEX16_1

CLRTC

SB_PWR

EATXPWR

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CHA_FAN1

COM1

ATX12V

LGA775

Intel

®

G35

IE1394_2

PWR_FAN

Intel

®

ICH9R

USB78

PCIEX1_1

LAN1_USB12

KBMS

USB3-6

AUDIO

E1394

BIOS

CHA_FAN2

DET_X16_1

DET_X1_1

PCIEX16_2

USB910USB1112

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DET_X16_2

ALC883

PRI_EIDE

LPT

PCI1

DET_PCI1

PCI3

DET_PCI3

PCI2

DET_PCI2

SPDIF_OUT

SATA1

SATA6

SATA5 SATA4

SATA2 SATA3

VIA

VT6308P

ATHEROS

Attansic

ASM_2 ASM_1

SPDIF_O1

HDMI

VGA

Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and
internal connectors.

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2.2.4 Layout contents

Slots Page

1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13

2. PCI slots

3 PCI Express x1 slot

4. PCI Express x16 slots

Jumper Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-24

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-25

2. LAN (RJ-45) port

3. VGA port

4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange)

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black)

6. Line In port (light blue)

7. Line Out port (lime)

8. Microphone port (pink)

9. Side Speaker Out port (gray)

10. HDMI/DVI port

11. USB 2.0 ports 1/2

12. IEEE 1394a port

13. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

14. USB 2.0 ports 3/4/5/6

15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

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2-25

2-25

2-25

2-25

2-26

2-26

2-26

2-26

2-27

2-27

2-27

2-27

2-27

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