Asus P5E-VM User Manual

P5E-VM HDMI

Motherboard

E3527

Second Edition V2 November 2007

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Contents

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features ............................................ 1-4

1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ..................................................... 1-6

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features .......................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-3

2.2.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................2-11

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-13

2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-13

2.4.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 2-13

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-18

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-18

2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-19

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-19

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-19

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-20

2.5.4 PCI slot ......................................................................... 2-21

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-21

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 2-21

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2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-22

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-23

2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26

Chapter 3: Powering up

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

3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1

4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 4-4

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-5

4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-6

4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-8

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 4-10

4.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 4-10

4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 4-10

4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................4-11

4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................4-11

4.2.6 Configuration fields ........................................................4-11

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................4-11

4.2.8 Scroll bar ........................................................................4-11

4.2.9 General help ..................................................................4-11

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................. 4-12

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ....................................... 4-12

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ................................. 4-12

4.3.4 Language [English] ....................................................... 4-12

4.3.5 SATA 1~6; PATA Primary Master/Slave ........................ 4-13

4.3.6 SATA Configuration ....................................................... 4-14

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

Contents

4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-16

4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration ............................................. 4-16

4.4.2 USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-20

4.4.3 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-21

4.4.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-22

4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 4-24

4.4.6 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-25

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-26

4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 4-26

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] ....................... 4-26

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 support [Disabled] .......................................... 4-26

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 4-26

4.5.5 APM Configuration ........................................................ 4-27

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-28

4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-30

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-30

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 4-31

4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-32

4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-34

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-34

4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ......................................................... 4-35

4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-36

Chapter 5: Software support

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

5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3

5.2.4 Make disk menu .............................................................. 5-5

5.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 5-6

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-6

5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-7

5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ ........................................................... 5-9

5.3.2 Audio configurations ......................................................5-11

5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ......................................................... 5-15

5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................... 5-21

5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............................................................ 5-23

5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-24

5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. ............................................................ 5-25

5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 .............................................................. 5-26

5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster ........................................................... 5-27

5.3.10 ASUS Splendid ............................................................. 5-28

5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link ...................................................... 5-30

5.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 5-32

5.4.1 RAID definitions ............................................................ 5-32

5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-33

5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations ............................................. 5-33

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 5-43

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .... 5-43

5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...................... 5-43

Appendix: CPU features

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

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ........................A-1

A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................A-1

A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................A-2

A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3

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

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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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 modifications 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

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

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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.

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

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

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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 and the software.

• 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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-VM.ROM

P5E-VM HDMI specications summary

CPU

Chipset

System bus

Memory

VGA

Expansion slots

Storage

LAN

Audio

IEEE 1394

LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 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 *This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800

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

1333/1066/800 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533MHz memory modules

- Supports up to 8 GB system memory

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500 integrated Dual VGA output support: HDMI/DVI-D and RGB Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1080@60Hz Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Maximum shared memory of 384 MB Supports Microsoft® DirectX® 10, OpenGL® 2.0, Pixel Shader 4.0 *The DirectX® 10 driver will be provided by the chipset vendor later.

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 1 x PCI slot

Southbridge ICH9R

- 6 x Serial ATA 3 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

Atheros L1 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller PCIe Gb LAN controller

Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC

- Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming

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

- ASUS Noise Filter

VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)

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USB

AI Lifestyle Unique features

Other features

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features

Rear panel connectors

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

ASUS AI Lifestyle Features:

- ASUS Splendid

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS AI Gear2

- ASUS AI Nap

- ASUS Q-Fan 2

ASUS Crystal Sound:

- ASUS Noise Filter

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS AI Direct Link

- ASUS O.C. Profile

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS MyLogo3

ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2:

- vDRAM: 33-step DRAM voltage control

- vChipset (N.B.): 24-step chipset voltage control

- vFSB: 16-step FSB voltage control

- vChipset (CPU PLL): 16-step CPU PLL voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment

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

- Memory tuning from 533MHz to 1333MHz

- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment

Overclocking protection:

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

1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x HDMI/DVI port 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports

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P5E-VM HDMI specications summary

Internal connectors

BIOS features

Manageability

Support CD contents

Form factor

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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

8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

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

Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Multi-language MB installation guide

uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

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

Product

introduction

Chapter summary

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

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM 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-VM HDMI

Cables 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x HDMI-to-DVI conversion adaptor

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 CDASUS Superb Software Library CD

Documentation User guide

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

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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 efficient 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, 384MB video shared memory, Microsoft® DirectX® 10, OpenGL® 2.0, and Pixel Shader 4.0, delivering breakthroughs in 3D and 2D graphics as well as video capabilities. Featuring theFeaturing the Intel® Clear Video Technology, enhanced post-processing and Vista™ compatibility, this chipset meets the changing display requirements of visually rich applications meets the changing display requirements of visually rich applications and provides smooth playback of High-Definition videos, superb 3D effects, crispHigh-Definition videos, superb 3D effects, crisp crispcrisp imaging, and accurate color control.

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.

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HDMI/DVI Interface

HDMI (High-Definition 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 2-24 to 2-25 for details.

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

• As the VGA driver for Windows® XP does not include screen scraper defense, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray can only run under Windows® Vista OS.

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 5-28 to 5-29 for details.

ASUS Splendid™ only supports D-sub VGA output with a resolution up to 1600x1200.

Dual Display

Allows you to utilize 2 monitors for increased multi-tasking work efficiency by not wasting time alt-tabbing between programs. You can easily work on 2 different applications in full screen mode and instantly double your desktop space. For example, you can browse your picture library thumbnails on one monitor and use the second to edit them; or browse the Internet / read emails on one while having a document open on the other. This motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for bothThis motherboard supports dual VGA outputs for both HDMI/DVI and RGB. See page 2-24 for details.See page 2-24 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 specification, 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 configurations for six SATA connectors. See pages 2-27 to 2-28 for details.

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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 page 2-30 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 2-24 and 2-29 for details.

High Denition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-23 to 2-24, 5-11 to 5-14 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.

1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

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

AI Gear 2

AI Gear 2 allows you to choose profiles 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 5-23 for details.

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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 5-24 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 efficient operation. See pages 2-31, 4-28, 4-29, and 5-26 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. See page 5-14 for details.

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.

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 page 2-35 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined 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 flash utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details.

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ASUS AI Direct Link

AI Direct Link can easily and efficiently transfer large amounts of data via the network cable - saving up to 70% of the total time taken. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. See page 5-30 for details.

1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features

ASUS MyLogo3™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See pages 4-31, 5-9, and 5-10 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. See pages 5-15 to 5-20 for details.

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features

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 5-27 for details.

Precision Tweaker 2

Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 4-19 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. See pageSee page 2-22 for details.

1-6 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

Chapter summary

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

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-13

2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-19

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-22

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23

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2.1 Before you proceed

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P5E-VM HDMI Onboard LED

SB_PWR

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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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits 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 eight (8) 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

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AAFP

CHASSIS

24.5cm (9.6in)

CPU_FAN

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

FLOPPY

Super

I/O

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

PCIEX1_1

LAN1_USB12

KBMS

USB3-6

AUDIO

E1394

BIOS

DET_X16_1

DET_X1_1

USB910

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

ALC883

PRI_EIDE

PCI1

DET_PCI1

SPDIF_OUT

SATA1 SATA3 SATA5

VIA

VT6308P

ATHEROS

Attansic

ASM_2 ASM_1

HDMI

VGA

SPDIF_O1

PCIEX1_2

DET_X1_2

USB1112 USB78

SATA2 SATA4 SATA6

Silicon image

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 2-21

3. PCI Express x 1 slots 2-21

4. PCI Express x16 slot 2-21

Jumper Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-22

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23

2. VGA port 2-23

3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2-23

4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 2-23

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 2-23

6. Line In port (light blue) 2-23

7. Line Out port (lime) 2-23

8. Microphone port (pink) 2-24

9. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 2-24

10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-24

11. IEEE 1394a port 2-24

12. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-24

13. USB 2.0 ports 3 -6 2-24

14. HDMI port 2-24

15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-25

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Internal connectors Page

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)) 2-26

3. IICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-29

5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-29

6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-30

7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-30

8. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-31

10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-32

11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-32

12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-33

13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-34

Q-Connector 2-35

2-27

2-31

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4 processors.

• Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

•

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

•

Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2.3.1 Installing the CPU

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI CPU Socket 775

USB+5V

USB_P11-

USB_P11+

GND

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Load lever

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

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PnP cap

This side of the socket box should face you.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

Alignment key

5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

Load plate

6. Close the load plate (A), then

push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable

to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

•

When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.

•

Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

•

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

Motherboard hole

Fastener

N a r r o w e n d of the groove

Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

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P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI CPU fan connector

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.

The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

Narrow end of the groove

Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

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2.4 System memory

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P5E-VM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

2.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

Recommended Memory Congurations

—

Sockets

Populated

—

Mode

Single-Channel

DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

Populated — —

—

Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated —

Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated

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• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE).

• If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

Notes on memory limitations

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot.

64-bit

Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows® Vista x64 Edition

• Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel®’s On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.

• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.

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P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability

Size Vendor Chip No. CL

512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • •

1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A DS KHX6400D2LL/1G • •

1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN • • •

1024MB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 N/A N/A DS KVR800D2N5/1G • • •

1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX6400D2ULK2/1G • • •

2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS KHX6400D2ULK2/2G • • •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F 5-5-5 N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B • • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F 5-5-5 N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B • • •

512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX 5-5-5 N/A SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE7 5-5-5 SAMSUNG SS M378T3354CZ3-CE7 • • •

512MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC 5-5-5 SEC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • •

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC 5-5-5 SEC DS M378T2953CZ3-CE7 • • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5-5-5 Hynix SS HYMP564U64CP8-S5 • • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5-5-5 Hynix DS HYMP512U64CP8-S5 • • •

512MB MICRON D9GKX N/A N/A SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 • • •

1024MB MICRON D9GKX N/A N/A DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 • • •

512MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A SS CM2X512A-6400 • • •

1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS CM2X1024-6400C4 • • •

1024MB ELPIDA E1108AB-8E-E(ECC) 5 ELPIDA SS EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E • • •

2048MB ELPIDA E1108AB-8E-E(ECC) 5 ELPIDA DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E • • •

512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD • • •

512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A SS BL6464AA804.8FD3 • • •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS BL12864AA804.16FD • • •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS BL12864AL804.16FD3 • • •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS BL12864AA804.16FD3 • • •

512MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A DS AHU512E800C5K1C • • •

1024MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A DS AHU01GE800C5K1C • • •

512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG N/A N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 • • •

1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG N/A N/A DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • • •

512MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 • • •

1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 • • •

512MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 N/A Hynix SS TS64MLQ64V8J • • •

1024MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 N/A Hynix DS TS128MLQ64V8J • • •

512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS T800UA12C4 • • •

1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS T800UB1GC4 • • •

512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NANYA SS NT512T64U880BY-25C • • •

1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 NANYA DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C • • •

512MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 PSC SS AL6E8E63B8E1K • • •

1024MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 PSC DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K • • •

256MB TwinMOS E2508AB-GE-E 5 ELPIDA SS 8G-24IK2-EBT • • •

1024MB Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C N/A Elixir DS M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C • • •

Chip Brand

SS/

Part No.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

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P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability

SS/

Size Vendor Chip No. CL

512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • •

1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •

256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 5 N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • •

256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG 5 MICRON SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • •

2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E N/A ELPIDA DS KVR667D2N5/2G • • •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) 5-5-5 N/A SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-B • • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) 5-5-5 N/A DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-B • • •

256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-3S 5 INFINEON SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B • • •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 5 N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B • • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 5 N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B • • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 5 SAMSUNG SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6 • • •

512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 • • •

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 SEC DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 • • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 5 SAMSUNG SS M378T3354CZ3-CE6 • • •

512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QC 5 SEC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE6 • • •

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 SEC DS M378T2953CZ3-CE6 • • •

512MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QE-ZCE6 5 SAMSUNG DS M378T3354EZ3-CE6 • • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE 5 SAMSUNG SS M378T6553EZS-CE6 • • •

1024MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE 5 SAMSUNG DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 • • •

256MB Hynix HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 5 Hynix SS HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 • • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 Hynix DS HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 • • •

256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 N/A N/A SS VS256MB667D2 • • •

512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG N/A N/A SS VS512MB667D2 • • •

1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG N/A N/A DS VS1GB667D2 • • •

256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E 5 ELPIDA SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • • •

512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E 5 ELPIDA SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E • • •

512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 5 A-DATA SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 • • •

1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 5 A-DATA DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 • • •

2048MB A-DATA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C N/A N/A DS M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z • • •

512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A SS BL6464AA663.8FD • •

1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A DS BL12864AA663.16FD • •

1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A DS BL12864AL664.16FD • • •

1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A DS BL12864AA663.16FD2 • • •

512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F 5 APACER SS AU512E667C5KBGC • • •

1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E 5 APACER DS AU01GE667C5KBGC • • •

512MB Transcend K4T51083QE N/A SAMSUNG SS TS64MLQ64V6J • • •

1024MB Transcend K4T51083QE N/A SAMSUNG DS TS128MLQ64V6J • • •

256MB Kingmax N2TU51216AG-3C 5 NANYA SS KLCB68F-36KH5 • • •

512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 5 KINGMAX SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 • • •

1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 5 KINGMAX DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 • • •

512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A SS T6UA512C5 • • •

1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A DS T6UB1GC5 • • •

512MB SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE 5 SMART SS TB3D2667C58S • • •

1024MB SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE 5 SMART DS TB4D2667C58D • • •

2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NANYA DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C • • •

512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 NANYA SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C • • •

512MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 PSC SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K • • •

Chip Brand

Part No.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

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P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability

SS/

Size Vendor Chip No. CL

1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 PSC DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K • • •

512MB TwinMOS E5108AE-GE-E 5 ELPIDA SS 8G-25JK5-EBT • • •

512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C 5 TwinMOS SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP • • •

Chip Brand

Part No.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability

SS/

Size Vendor Chip No. CL

256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E 4 ELPIDA SS KVR533D2N4/256 • • •

512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 4 N/A SS KVR533D2N4/512 • • •

1024MB KINGSTON D6408TPAGGL3U N/A KINGSTON DS KVR533D2N4/1G • • •

2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E N/A ELPIDA DS KVR533D2N4/2G • • •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 4-4-4 N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B • • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 4-4-4 N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B • • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCD5 4-4-4 SAMSUNG SS M378T3354CZ3-CD5 • • •

512MB SAMSUNG ZCD5K4T51083QC 4-4-4 SEC SS M378T6553CZ3-CD5 • • •

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCD5K4T51083QC 4-4-4 SEC DS M378T2953CZ3-CD5 • • •

256MB Hynix HY5PS121621CFP-C4 4-4-4 Hynix SS HYMP532U64CP6-C4 • • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-C4 4-4-4 Hynix DS HYMP512U64CP8-C4 • • •

256MB CORSAIR 32M16CEDG N/A CORSAIR SS VS256MB533D2 • • •

512MB CORSAIR MI110052432M8CEC N/A CORSAIR DS VS512MB533D2 • • •

1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CEDG N/A CORSAIR DS VS1GB533D2 • • •

512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E(ECC) 5 ELPIDA SS EBE51ED8ABFA-5C-E • • •

512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E 4 ELPIDA SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C • • •

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1024MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E 4 ELPIDA DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E • • •

512MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E 4 ELPIDA SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 • • •

1024MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E 4 ELPIDA DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 • • •

512MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK-37 4 KINGMAX SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 • • •

1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN 4 MICRON DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 • • •

512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS5D N/A N/A SS AU512E533C4KBGC • • •

1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS5D N/A N/A DS AU01GE533C4KBGC • • •

512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A SS T5UA512C4 • • •

1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 4 N/A DS T5UB1G8C4 • • •

1024MB PQI 64MX8D2-E 4 PQI DS MEAB-323LA • • •

512MB PQI 64MX8D2-E 4 PQI SS MEAB-423LA • • •

Chip Brand

Part No.

SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. B - Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of

Dual-channel memory configuration.

C - Supports four modules inserted into the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory configuration.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

DDR2 DIMM notch

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System timer 1 2 2 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy disk controller 7 15 Printer port (LPT1)* 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 13 8 Numeric data processor 14 9 Primary IDE channel 15 10 Secondary IDE channel

* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – – PCI slot 2 – shared – – – – – – LAN (Marvell8056) – shared – – – – – – PATA (368) shared – – – – – – – PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIE x1_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIE x1_2 – – shared – – – – – USB controller 0 – – – – – – – shared USB controller 1 – – – shared – – – – USB controller 2 – – shared – – – – – USB controller 3 shared – – – – – – – USB controller 4 shared – – – – – – – USB controller 5 – – – – – shared – – USB 2.0 controller 1 – – – – – – – shared USB 2.0 controller 2 – – shared – – – – – SATA controller 1 – – shared – – – – – SATA controller 2 – – – – – – shared – VIA 1394 – – – – shared – – – Azalia – – – – – – shared –

Keyboard controller

– Re-direct to IRQ#9

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2.5.4 PCI slot

The PCI slot support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot.

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot.

PCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x16 slot

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PCI slot

PCI Express x1 slot

2.6 Jumper

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

1 2 2 3

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• Yo u do no t nee d to cl ear the RT C when th e s ys tem hangs due t o overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

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2.7 Connectors

3 4896 75

1013

12 11

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green)PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support. When users choose the resolution setting that monitor does not support, this would lead to monitor black out. You can just wait 15 seconds for the system to return to the original setting or restart system and press F8 to enter safe mode. While in safe mode, change the display setting to 800x600, then restart the system and adjust the right setting for your monitor.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows

Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer

ACT/LINK

speakers.

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

6. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

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Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an

10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

11. IEEE1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speedThis 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed

12. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device

13. USB 2.0 ports 3-6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

14. HDMI portHDMI port. This port is for a high-definition

Headset 2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

8-channel audio configuration.

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices..

via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

multimedia interface (HDMI) connector.

• This motherboard comes with dual-VGA outputs that features different displays on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both

the onboard VGA and HDMI ports.

• With the bundled HDMI-to-DVI conversion adapter, this motherboard can also support DVI output.

• Due to the IntelDue to the Intel® VGA driver issue, display setting menu will show some resolution values that monitor does not support. When you choose the resolution setting that monitor does not support, this would lead to monitor black out. You can just wait 15 seconds for the system to return to the original setting or restart system and press F8 to enter safe mode. While in safe mode, change the display setting to 800x600, then restart the system and adjust the right setting for your monitor.

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• Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will lead to monitor overscan and underscan. This situation will be improved after the driver is updated later.

• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor.

• As the VGA driver for Windows® XP does not include screen scraper defense, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray can only run under Windows® Vista OS.

Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is a configuration example for your reference. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality.

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v7.14

15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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2.7.2 Internal connectors

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI Floppy disk drive connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

FLOPPY

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI IDE connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_EIDE

PIN 1

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.

Drive jumper setting Mode of

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master

Master Master Black or gray

device(s)

Slave Gray

Cable connector

Black

Slave Slave

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• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI SATA connectors

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXP5

RSATA_TXN5

GND

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

SATA5

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_TXP6

RSATA_TXN6

GND

RSATA_RXP6

RSATA_RXN6

GND

SATA6

Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH9R RAID controller.

•

These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Congure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Conguration for details.

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Conguration or the

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manual bundled in the motherboard support CD.

•

You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10) is available only if you are using Windows XP or later version.

•

When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2/5/6 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

Connector Color Setting Use

SATA1/2/5/6 Red Master Boot disk

SATA3/4 Black Slave Data Disk

Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards.

right angle side

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4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT))

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI Digital audio connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI USB 2.0 connectors

USB910

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

PIN1

USB+5V

USB_P12-

USB_P12+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P11-

USB_P11+

GND

PIN1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

PIN1

USB1112

USB78

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF Out module is purchased separately.

5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.

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The USB module cable is purchased separately.

6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI IEEE 1394a connector

IE1394_2

PIN1

TPA2-

GND

TPB2-

+12V

GND

TPA2+

GND

TPB2+

+12V

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI Internal audio connector

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports.

The IEEE 1394a module cable is purchased separately.

7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI Fan connectors

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN1

PWR_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

GND

Rotation

+12V

GND

Rotation

+12V

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI COM port connector

PIN 1

COM1

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

Only the CPU-FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature.

9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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The serial port module is purchased separately.

10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI Chassis intrusion connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI Analog front panel connector

AAFP

Legacy AC ‘97 audio pin definition

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT2 R

PORT2 L

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE_SEND

PORT1 RPRESENCE#

GND

MIC2

Line out_R

Line out_L

MICPWRNC

AGND

HD Audio-compliant pin definition

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module

to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this

connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC'97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.

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12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

Ground Ground PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

ATX12V

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC GND

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

•

For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

• The ATX12V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration:

CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW

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13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

P5E-VM HDMI

P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector

* Requires an ATX power supply.

PANEL

PLED-

PWR

+5V

Speaker

Ground

RESET

Ground

Reset

Ground

PWRSW

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED

PLED SPEAKER

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

•

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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Q-Connector (system panel)

You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel

cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS QConnector.

Step1.

Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-

Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition.

Step2.

Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the

System panel connctor.

Step3.

Front panel functions are enabled.

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This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up

Chapter summary

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

3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2

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3.1 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are secured.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are

running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

AMI BIOS beep codes

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)

One continuous beep followed by three short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four short beeps

Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected

No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI

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3.2 Turning off the computer

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows® XP:

1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.

If you are using Windows® Vista:

1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown.

2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section Chapter 4 for details.

4.5 Power Menu

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up

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

BIOS setup