Asus P5E-VM DO User Manual
Motherboard
P5E-VM DO
ii
E3346
First Edition
September 2007
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
P5E-VM DO specications summary ......................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1-2
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1-2
1.3.2 ASUS Features ..............................................................
1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Special Features ..................................................
1-5
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features .........................
1-6
1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1-7
1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................
1-8
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................
1-8
1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
1-8
1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................
1-9
1.5.4 Layout contents .............................................................
1-10
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................
1-12
1.6.1 Installing the CPU .........................................................
1-13
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................
1-15
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................
1-17
1.7 System memory .........................................................................
1-19
1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................
1-19
1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
1-20
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
1-23
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
1-23
1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
1-24
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
1-24
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
1-24
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................
1-25
1.8.4 PCI slots ........................................................................
1-27
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................
1-27
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................
1-27
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Contents
1.9 Jumper ........................................................................................ 1-28
1.10 Connectors .................................................................................
1-29
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
1-29
1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
1-30
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
2-2
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
2-3
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
2-4
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
2-6
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
2-8
2.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................
2-11
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................
2-12
2.2.2 Menu bar .......................................................................
2-12
2.2.3 Navigation keys .............................................................
2-12
2.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................
2-13
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................
2-13
2.2.6 Conguration elds .......................................................
2-13
2.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................
2-13
2.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................
2-13
2.2.9 General help .................................................................
2-13
2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
2-14
2.3.1 System Time .................................................................
2-14
2.3.2 System Date ................................................................
2-14
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................
2-14
2.3.4 SATA1-6 ........................................................................
2-15
2.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave .............................................
2-16
2.3.6 IDER Primary Master/Slave ..........................................
2-18
2.3.7 SATA Conguration .......................................................
2-19
2.3.8 System Information .......................................................
2-20
2.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
2-21
2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration .............................................
2-21
2.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................
2-25
2.4.3 TPM Conguration ........................................................
2-26
2.4.4 Intel TXT (LT) Conguration ..........................................
2-27
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2.4.5 Intel VT-d Conguration ................................................ 2-27
2.4.6 Intel VA Conguration
.................................................... 2-28
2.4.7 CPU Conguration ........................................................
2-28
2.4.8 Chipset ..........................................................................
2-29
2.4.9 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
2-32
2.4.10 PCI PnP ........................................................................
2-34
2.5 Power menu ................................................................................
2-35
2.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................
2-35
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ......................................
2-35
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .........................................................
2-35
2.5.4 ACPI APIC support ......................................................
2-35
2.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................
2-36
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
2-37
2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
2-38
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
2-38
2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
2-39
2.6.3 Security .........................................................................
2-40
2.7 Tools menu .................................................................................
2-42
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................... 2-42
2.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................
2-43
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information ..............................................................
3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................
3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................
3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................
3-4
3.2.4 Make Disk menu .............................................................
3-6
3.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................
3-7
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................
3-7
3.2.7 Other information ............................................................
3-8
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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:
•
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.
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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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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.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
•
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.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the
product (electrical, electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button
cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. It also 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.
• Chapter 2: 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 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
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.
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 linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iP5EVMDO.ROM
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
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P5E-VM DO specications summary
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CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme/
Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Pentium®
Extreme processor*
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Chipset Intel® Q35 / ICH9DO with Intel® Active Management
Technology
System Bus 1333 /1066 / 800 MHz
Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz, non-ECC,
un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* The chipset ofcially supports the memory frequency
up to DDR2 800. Due to the tuning by ASUS exclusive
technology, this motherboard natively supports up to
DDR2 1066MHz. Refer to www.asus.com or user manual
for Memory (QVL).
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x16 slot
1 x PCIe x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
VGA Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel® GMA 3100)
integrated
High Denition Video Processing with
Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 bpp (@75Hz)
Max. shared memory of 384MB*
* Only support when installed 1G memory
Storage Southbridge
- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- Support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
LAN Intel® 82566DM PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller
Audio Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High Denition Audio
CODEC
- Support Jack-detection, Enumeration, Multi streaming
IEEE 1394 Agere® 1394 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
(one at midboard; one at back panel)
TPM Inneon® TPM chip 9635 TT 1.2 on board
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USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back
panel)
ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS AI Gear 2
- ASUS AI Nap
- ASUS Advanced Q-Fan
ASUS Crystal Sound
- Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features
Precision Tweaker:
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment
- vDIMM: 4-step DRAM voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
- FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 800 MHz at 1MHz
- increment
- Memory tuning from 667 MHz up to 1066 MHz
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to
150 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2
BIOS Features 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a.
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support Intel® vPro technology
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Parallel port
1 x COM port
1 x VGA port
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x RJ45 port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel Audio I/O ports
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Internal Connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Chassis Fan connectors
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x CD audio in connector
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector
1 x System panel connector (Q-Connector)
Support CD Contents Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor uATX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM DO 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.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P5E-VM DO
Cables Serial ATA power and signal cables for 3 devices
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
1 x ASUS 3 in 1 Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
panel; Retail version only)
Application CD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
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.
Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and
13331066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful
and energy efcient CPU in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® next
generation 45nm Multi-core CPU.
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Intel® Q35 Express Chipset
The Intel® Q35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support Intel
®
next generation 45nm CPU, 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/667 architecture,
1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core
CPU.
Intel® vPro™ Technology
The Intel® vPro™ Technology allows IT organizations to remotely manage corporate
PCs, even when they are powered off or with non-functional operating systems.
It features the Intel® Active Management Technology and offers IT organizations
a lighter-weight form of virtualization to audit all Intel® AMT-based platforms in
a network environment. PCs with Intel® vPro™ Technology allow IT departments
to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software inventories, contain security
threats, resolve system problems, and increase the uptime of desktops with lower
maintenance costs. To enable the Intel® vPro™ Technology, rst enable the related
vPro™ Technology settings.
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. Without restriction to the
memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs
with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. See
page 1-19 for details.
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial
ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Easily backup
photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page
1-33 for details.
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S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface)
function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital
audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See
pages 1-31 for details.
High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High
Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions 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 page 1-30 for details.
1.3.2 ASUS Features
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.
ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology is powered by Intel Quiet System
Technology; it makes the change of fan speed more smoothly. It is better
in fan use, and efciently reduce the noise caused by fans’s abruptly
speeding up. Moreover, Advanced Q-Fan has a better control over a constant
temperature system environment.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides
enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures
platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitlockerTM Drive Encryption
hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. See page 2-26 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 page 1-29 and 1-31 for details.
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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 1-38 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 2-6 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened
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 page 2-3 for details.
1.3.3 ASUS Special Features
ASUS MyLogo2™
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 page 2-39 for details.
AI Gear 2
AI Gear 2 allows users to choose from proles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore
voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. For example, users can
change the mode in real time in the operating system to max power saving mode
and save CPU power when using word processing applicaions.
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.
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1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features
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.
O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently
store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS
or a seperate le, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite
settings.
Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required prior to using C.P.R. function.
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.
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1.4 Before you proceed
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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Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration 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.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
1.5.1 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.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard
to the chassis.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout
24.4cm (9.6in
)
24.4cm (9.6in
)
LGA775
PCIEX16_1
PCI1
PCI2
CD
CPU_FAN
Super I/O
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
EATXPWR
FLOPPY
PANEL
SATA2
CHA_FAN
Intel
ICH9DO
Intel
MCH
Q35
USB56
USB78
PRI_EIDE
AAFP
ALC883
Intel
82566 DM
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
AUDIO
LAN_USB12
F_USB34
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
ATX12V
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SATA1
SATA4 SATA3
SATA6 SATA5
USB910USB1112
SPI
TPM
SPDIF_OUT
IE1394_2
Agere
CHASSIS
CLRTC
PCIEX1_1
LPRS916
PWR_FAN
JMB368
PARALLEL
POR
T
VGA COM1
Refer to section
1.10 Connectors
for more information about rear panel
connectors and internal connectors.
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1.5.4 Layout contents
Slots Page
1. DDR2 DIMM slots
1-19
2. PCI slots
1-27
3. PCI Express x 1 slot
1-27
4. PCI Express x16 slot
1-27
Rear panel connectors Page
1. PS/2 mouse port (green)
1-29
2. Parallel port
1-29
3. IEEE 1394a port 1-29
4. LAN (RJ-45) port
1-29
5. Rear Speaker Out port (black)
1-29
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange)
1-29
7. Line In port (light blue)
1-29
8. Line Out port (lime)
1-29
9. Microphone port (pink)
1-29
10. Side Speaker Out port (gray)
1-29
11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
1-30
12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
1-30
13. VGA port 1-30
14. Serial port
1-30
15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1-30
Jumper Page
1.
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-28
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Internal connectors Page
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
1-30
2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
1-31
3.
IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 1-31
4.
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-32
5. ICH9DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red],
SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])
1-33
6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
1-33
7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910, USB1112)
1-34
8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin
CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
1-35
9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
1-35
10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
1-36
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
1-36
12. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL)
• System power LED (2-pin PLED)
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
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1.6 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® D / Pentium® 4
/ Pentium® Extreme processors.
•
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.
•
Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.
• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the
CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.
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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
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
This side of the socket box
should face you.
PnP cap
A
B
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
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.
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5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the
socket then t the socket
alignment key into the
CPU notch.
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
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.
A
B
The CPU ts 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!
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced
Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
Load plate
A
B
CPU notch
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Fastener
Motherboard hole
1.6.2 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.
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.
•
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®-certied 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.
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing
outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU
fan cable is closest to the CPU
fan connector.
Narrow end
of the groove
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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
B
A
A
A
B
B
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
A
B
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CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
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1.6.3 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.
B
B
A
A
A
A
B
B
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.
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.
The narrow end of the
groove should point
outward after resetting.
(The photo shows the
groove shaded for
emphasis.)
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