P5E-VM SE
Motherboard
E3660
First Edition V1
February 2008
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
P5E-VM SE specications summary .......................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features ............................................
1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features .....................................................
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ..........................
1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................
1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
1.5.3 Motherboard layout .......................................................
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................
1.6.1 Installing the CPU .........................................................
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................
1.7 System memory .........................................................................
1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................
1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................
1.8.4 PCI slot .........................................................................
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots .....................................................
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................
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1.9 Jumper ........................................................................................ 1-27
1.10 Connectors .................................................................................
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
2.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen .........................................................
2.2.2 Menu bar ........................................................................
2.2.3 Navigation keys ..............................................................
2.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................
2.2.6 Conguration elds .......................................................
2.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................
2.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................
2.2.9 General help .................................................................
2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
2.3.1 System Time .................................................................
2.3.2 System Date .................................................................
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .........................................................
2.3.4 Language ......................................................................
2.3.5 SATA 1/2/5/6; PATA Primary Master/Slave ....................
2.3.6 SATA Conguration .......................................................
2.3.7 System Information .......................................................
2.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration .............................................
2.4.2 Ai Net 2 .........................................................................
2.4.3 USB Conguration ........................................................
2.4.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................
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2.4.5 Chipset .......................................................................... 2-24
2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
2.4.7 PCIPnP .........................................................................
2.5 Power menu ................................................................................
2.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 support ...........................................................
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................
2.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
2.6.3 Security .........................................................................
2.7 Tools menu .................................................................................
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................
2.7.3 Ai Net 2 .........................................................................
2.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information ..............................................................
3.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................
3.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................
3.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................
3.2.4 Manual menu ..................................................................
3.2.5 ASUS Contact information ..............................................
3.2.6 Other information ............................................................
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Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel® EM64T ..................................................................................A-2
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A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................
A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................
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A.3 Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-4
Technology (EIST) ........................A-2
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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.
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.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add
a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
• 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.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and 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 guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter 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.
• Appendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are connected with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as
shown.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /iP5E-VM SE.ROM
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P5E-VM SE specications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme /
Chipset Intel® G35 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology
System bus 1333/1066/800 MHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
VGA Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500 integrated
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot
Storage Southbridge ICH9
LAN Atheros L1 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller
Audio Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Denition Audio CODEC
IEEE 1394 VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel)
Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D /
Pentium® 4 processors
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs
* This motherboard supports FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered
non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules
- Supports up to 8 GB system memory
Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz
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.
2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots
1 x PCI slot
- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ports
JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller supports:
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
PCIe Gb LAN controller
- Supports Jack-Detection, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming
- Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back I/O
- ASUS Noise Filter
(one at midboard; one at back panel)
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AI Lifestyle Unique
features
Other features ASUS MyLogo3™
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking
features
Rear panel
connectors
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS AI Gear 2
- ASUS AI Nap
- ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Crystal Sound:
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS AI Direct Link
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
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 200 MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz
increment
- Memory tuning from 533 MHz to 1333 MHz
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz to 150 MHz
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 IEEE1394a port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel audio ports
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Internal connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports
BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support CD contents Drivers
Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
4 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)
BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2,
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Multi-language MB installation guide
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This chapter describes the features of the
motherboard and the new technology it supports.
This chapter 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 1: Product
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introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM SE 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 SE
Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel;
Retail version only)
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
ASUS Superb Software Library CD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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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 1-11 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 efcient CPUs in the world.
See page 1-11 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 1333 MHz FSB multi-core processors, 384 MB 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 the
Intel® Clear Video Technology, enhanced post-processing and Vista™ compatibility,
this chipset meets the changing display requirements of visually rich applications
and provides smooth playback of High-Denition videos, superb 3D effects, crisp
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 1-18 for details.
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Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial
ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specication. See page 1-31 for details.
IEEE 1394a support
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals
& other PC portable devices. See pages 1-29 and 1-33 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 1-29 and 1-32 for details.
High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel High Denition
Audio CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/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 1-28 to 1-29 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.
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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 proles 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 maximum power
saving mode and save up to 50% power when using word processing
applications.
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.
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 efcient
operation. See pages 1-34, 2-30, and 2-31 for details.
ASUS Crystal Sound
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.
Noise Filter
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
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.
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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 2-9 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 pages 2-6 and 2-36 for details.
ASUS AI Direct Link
AI Direct Link can easily and efciently 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 les like movies or other
media content.
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 page 2-33 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.
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.
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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 netune voltages to achieve the
most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking conguration. See
page 2-20 for details.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. See page
1-27 for details.
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1.4 Before you proceed
P5E-VM SE
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P5E-VM SE Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that
the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you
should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location
of the onboard LED.
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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.
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.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout
PANEL
P5E-VM SE
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AAFP
CHASSIS
24.5cm (9.6in)
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
CD
PCIEX16_1
CLRTC
SB_PWR
EATXPWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CHA_FAN1
COM1
ATX12V
LGA775
Intel
®
G35
IE1394_2
PWR_FAN
Intel
®
ICH9
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
SATA5
VIA
VT6308P
ATHEROS
Attansic
VGA
SPDIF_O1
PCIEX1_2
DET_X1_2
USB1112 USB78
SATA2
SATA6
Silicon
image
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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® 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.
ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-11
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
P5E-VM SE
®
P5E-VM SE CPU Socket 775
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
A
B
This side of the socket box
should face you.
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
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).
B
A
Load plate
5. Position the CPU over the
Alignment key
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.
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!
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.
CPU notch
Gold triangle mark
A
B
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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.
•
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.
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
Narrow end
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 SE
®
P5E-VM SE 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.
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
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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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.
A
B
A
A
B
B
A
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.
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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1.7 System memory
P5E-VM SE
®
P5E-VM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
1.7.2 Memory congurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Recommended Memory Congurations
Mode
Single-Channel
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
Populated — — —
— — Populated —
Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated —
Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated
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Sockets
• 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
conguration. 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 3 GB 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 3 GB 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 SE Motherboard Qualied 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/
DS
Part No.
DIMM support
A* B* C*
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P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-667 MHz capability
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
SS/
DS
Part No.
DIMM support
A* B* C*
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P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued)
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
SS/
DS
Part No.
DIMM support
A* B* C*
P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-533 MHz capability
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 • • •
512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E 4 ELPIDA SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E • • •
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
SS/
DS
Part No.
DIMM support
A* B* C*
SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
• A: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory
conguration.
• B: Supports two modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
• C: Supports four modules inserted into the yellow slots and the black slots
as two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.
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1.7.3 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 ts 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.
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2
3
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
Unlocked retaining clip
2
Support the DIMM lightly with
your ngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it ips out
with extra force.
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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1.8 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.
1.8.1 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 rmly 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.
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure 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, conicts 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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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 1 System timer
1 2 Keyboard controller
2
3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
4 12 Communications port (COM1)*
5
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 –
– Re-direct to IRQ#9
13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
A B C D E F G H
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1.8.4 PCI slot
The PCI slot support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other
cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location
of the slot.
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. Refer to the gure below for
the location of the slots.
1.8.6 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 specications. Refer to the gure
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
1.9 Jumper
P5E-VM SE
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P5E-VM SE 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!
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• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
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.
1.10 Connectors
3 4896 75
1013
12 11
1
14
2
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. VGA por
3. LAN (RJ-45) port.
Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).
speakers.
5. Rear Speaker Out port (black).
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
6. Line In port (light blue).
other audio sources.
t. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows
This port connects the center/subwoofer
This port connects the rear speakers in a
This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
LAN port LED indications
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
ACT/LINK
LED
LAN port
7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
Refer to the audio conguration table on next page for the function of the audio
ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
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SPEED
LED
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
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).
10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
11. IEEE1394a port.
12. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.
13. USB 2.0 ports 3-6.
14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
This port connects an external audio output device
via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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1.10.2 Internal connectors
P5E-VM SE
®
P5E-VM SE Floppy disk drive connector
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN 1
FLOPPY
P5E-VM SE
®
P5E-VM SE 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 oppy 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 oppy 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 congure your device.
Drive jumper setting Mode of
Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black
Two devices Cable-Select Master Black
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Master Master Black or gray
Slave Slave
device(s)
Slave Gray
Cable connector
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
P5E-VM SE
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P5E-VM SE SATA connectors
SATA1
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP5
RSATA_TXN5
GND
RSATA_RXP5
RSATA_RXN5
GND
SATA5
SATA2
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
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. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1/2/5/6)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.
When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot)
hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the
recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector Color Setting Use
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 conict with huge
graphics cards.
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SATA1/2 Red Master Boot disk
SATA5/6 Red Slave Data Disk
right angle side
4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
P5E-VM SE
®
P5E-VM SE Digital audio connector
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND
SPDIF_OUT
P5E-VM SE
®
P5E-VM SE USB 2.0 connectors
USB910
USB+5V
USB_P10-
USB_P10+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
PIN1
USB+5V
USB_P12-
USB_P12+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P11-
USB_P11+
GND
PIN1
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
GND
NC
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
specication 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) rst, 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 SE
®
P5E-VM SE IEEE 1394a connector
IE1394_2
PIN1
TPA2-
GND
TPB2-
+12V
GND
TPA2+
GND
TPB2+
+12V
P5E-VM SE
®
P5E-VM SE Internal audio connector
CD
Right Audio Channel
Left Audio Channel
Ground
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) rst, 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 SE
®
P5E-VM SE 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 SE
®
P5E-VM SE 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. Insufcient air
ow 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.
The serial port module is purchased separately.
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10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
P5E-VM SE
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P5E-VM SE Chassis intrusion connector
CHASSIS
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
(Default)
P5E-VM SE
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P5E-VM SE 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
NC
MIC2
Line out_R
Line out_L
NC
NC
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-denition front panel audio module
to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
If you want to connect a high-denition 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 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.
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12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
P5E-VM SE
®
P5E-VM SE ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
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 t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
•
For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specication 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
conguring 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 ATX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to
support the motherboard power requirements with the following conguration:
CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73 GHz
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 SE
®
P5E-VM SE System panel connector
*
Requires an ATX power supply.
PANEL
PLED-
PWR
+5V
Speaker
Ground
RESET
Ground
Reset
Ground
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 ashes 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
Q-Connector.
Step1.
Connect correct front panel to ASUS
Q-Connector rst. You can refer to the
marking on Q-Connector itself to know
the detail pin denition.
Step2.
Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector
to the System panel connctor.
Step3.
Front panel functions are enabled.
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This chapter tells how to change the
system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1.
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.)
2.
AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk.)
3.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk,
4.
USB ash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or
gets corrupted.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk or
USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the
original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:
• Save the current BIOS le
• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
®
desktop by clicking Start
2. Select Update BIOS from the
Internet option from the drop-down
menu, then click Next.
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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network trafc, or
click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself through
the Internet. Always update the
utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a le
option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.
®
desktop by clicking Start
3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open
window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to
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complete the update process.
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2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.
format
b. At the DOS prompt, type
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.
b. Click
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click
e. Select
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy
disk.
Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy
Disk window appears.
Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,
then click Start.
A:/S then press <Enter>.
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2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go
through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based
utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the
system.
3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the
(1)
oppy disk drive or the USB port.
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06
FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80
Current ROM
BOARD: P5E-VM SE
VER: 0103
DATE: 01/15/08
PATH: C:\
A:
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the
Tools menu to select EZ Flash2
and press <Enter> to enable it.
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct le
is found. Then press <Enter>.
4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk
with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
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2.1.4 AFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using
a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to
copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets
corrupted during the updating process.
Copying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:
• Make sure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least
1024KB free space to save the le.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[lename]
where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric
characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Main lename Extension name
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading ash ..... done
Write to le...... ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.
Updating the BIOS le
To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.
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Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS
lename at the DOS prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[lename]
where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5E-VM SE.ROM
4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5E-VM SE.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Reading le ....... done
Reading ash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing ash ...... done
Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5E-VM SE.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Reading le ....... done
Reading ash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing ash ...... done
Writing ash ...... done
Verifying ash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
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2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore
the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD, the oppy disk, or
the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
• Prepare the motherboard support CD, the oppy disk or the USB ash disk
containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• If you use a SATA optical drive, always connect the SATA cable to the
SATA1/SATA2 connector; otherwise, the utility will not function.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD
for the BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted
BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
Floppy found!
Reading le “P5E-VM.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk
To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk:
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Turn on the system.
3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le When found,
the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
• Only the USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so
can cause system boot failure!
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2.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip
that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing
and updating your BIOS.
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
SPI chip.
The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press
<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,
POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if
the rst two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setups Default item under the
Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for
this motherboard.
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu bar
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [10:55:25]
System Date [Mon 01/28/2008]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
SATA 1 [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 5 [Not Detected]
SATA 6 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]
SATA Coniguration
System Information
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Sub-menu items
Conguration eldsMenu items
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select
a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keys
2.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
conguration
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tools For Conguring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings.
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
2.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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2.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specic items for that
menu. For example, selecting Main
shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have
System Time [06:22:54]
System Date [Mon 01/28/2008]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
SATA 1 [Not Detected]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 5 [Not Detected]
SATA 6 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]
IDE Conguration
System Information
their respective menu items.
2.2.5 Sub-menu items
Main menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system
Time.
2.2.6 Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window.
2.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
conguration options for that item.
2.2.8 Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that do
not t on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page
Down> keys to display the other items on
the screen.
2.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen
is a brief description of the selected item.
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Pop-up window
Scroll bar
2.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [10:55:25]
System Date [Mon 01/28/2008]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
SATA 1 [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 5 [Not Detected]
SATA 6 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]
SATA Coniguration
System Information
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select
a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Sets the type of oppy drive installed.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
2.3.4 Language [English]
Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen.
Conguration options: [English]
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2.3.5 SATA 1/2/5/6; PATA Primary Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then
press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Main
SATA 1
Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0
Size : 80.0GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
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Select the type of
device connected to
the system.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the
appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a
CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is
either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
This item does not appear when you select the PATA Primary Master/Slave device.
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]
[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]
[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.3.6 SATA Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to
congure the item.
SATA Conguration
SATA Conguraton [Enhanced]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Options
Disabled
Compatiable
Enhanced
SATA Conguration [Enhanced]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is
accessed throuh BIOS. Conuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
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2.3.7 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
Main
AMIBIOS
Version : 0103
Build Date : 01/15/08
Processor
Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz
Speed : 3000 MHz
Count : 2
System Memory
Available : 503 MB
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AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
Select Screen
Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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2.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
JumperFree Conguration
Ai Net 2
USB Conguration
CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Conguration
PCIPnP
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2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration
Advanced
Congure System Performance Settings
Ai Overclocking [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Auto]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
Clock Over-Charging Mode [Auto]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select the target CPU
frequency, and the
relevant parameters
will be auto-adjusted.
Frequencies higher
than CPU manufacturer
recomends are not
guaranteed to be
stable. If the system
becomes unstable,
return to the default.
Ai Overclocking [Auto]
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal
frequency. Select any one of the preset overclocking conguration options:
Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
Auto
Standard
N.O.S.
intelligently determines the system load and automatically
boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
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Loads the optimal settings for the system.
Loads the standard settings for the system.
The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature
Some of the following items appear when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual]
and [N.O.S.]
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Use
the <+> and <-> keys to select the ratio values.
Conguration options: [Auto] [14.0] [15.0] ~ [23.0] [24.0]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz].
The following two items only appear when you set the Ai Overclocking item to
[Manual].
FSB Frequency [XXX]
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI
bus. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency. You can also type
the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200
to 800. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External
Frequency settings.
FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency
FSB 1333 333 MHz
FSB 1066 266 MHz
FSB 800 200 MHz
PCIE Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [100] [101] ~ [149] [150]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2-533MHz] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz]
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
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DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM timing control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to
[Manual].
DRAM CAS# Latency [ 5]
Conguration options: [3] [4] [5] [6]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 6 DRAM Clocks]
Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks]
[6 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [6 DRAM Clocks]
Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks]
[6 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 DRAM Clocks]
Conguration options: [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks]~[14 DRAM
Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM Write Recovery Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks]~[7 DRAM
Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM TRFC [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [20 DRAM Clocks] [25 DRAM Clocks]
[30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM Clocks] [42 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM TWTR [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[8 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM TRRD [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[8 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM TRTP [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[8 DRAM Clocks]
Clock Over-Charging Mode [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.70V] [0.80V] [0.90V] [1.00V]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU spread spectrum.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE spread spectrum.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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CPU Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.7000V]
[1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V] [1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.6000V]
[1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V]
[1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V]
[1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V]
[1.2875V] [1.2750V] [1.2625V] [1.2500V] [1.2375V] [1.2250V] [1.2125V] [1.2000V]
[1.1875V] [1.1750V] [1.1625V] [1.1500V] [1.1375V] [1.1250V] [1.1125V] [1.1000V]
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high
voltage may damage the CPU!
CPU Voltage Reference [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x]
CPU Voltage Damper [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
PLL Voltage [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.52V] [1.54V] [1.56V] ~ [1.62V] [1.64V]
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.82V] [1.84V] ~ [1.90V] [1.92V] [1.94V]
Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting
a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V] [1.24V] ~ [1.46V] [1.48V] [1.50V]
Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU.
North Bridge Voltage [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] ~ [1.67V] [1.69V] [1.71V]
North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x]
South Bridge Voltage [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V]
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2.4.2 Ai Net 2
Advanced
Ai Net 2
Pair Status Length
1-2 N/A Atheros Controller 0
3-6 N/A
4-5 N/A
7-8 N/A
Atheros POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
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Atheros POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Options
Disabled
Enhanced
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
2.4.3 USB Conguration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Advanced
USB Conguration
USB Devices Enabled:
None
USB Functions [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
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Options
Disabled
Enhanced
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The USB Devices Enabled item shows auto-detected values. If no USB device
is detected, the item shows None.
USB Functions [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. The following sub-items appear
when this item is set to [Enabled]. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). This item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0
Controller item. Conguration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item
should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB
aware OSes. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto]
allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,
the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the
legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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2.4.4 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Advanced
Congure advanced CPU settings
Manufacturer:Intel
Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00 GHz
Frequency :3.00GHz
FSB Speed :1333 MHz
Cache L1 :64 KB
Cache L2 :4096 KB
CPUID :6F9
Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06)
Ratio Actual Value :9
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
CPU TM function [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
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CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Allows you to set the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Use
the <+> and <-> keys to select the ratio values.
Conguration options: [Auto] [14.0] [15.0] ~ [23.0] [24.0]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without
support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Options
Auto
MANUAL
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.4.5 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
North Bridge Conguration
North Bridge Conguration
Advanced
North Bridge Chipset Conguration
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
PEG Port Control [Auto]
PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]
Video Function Conguration
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Congure North Bridge
features.
ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.
DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI
memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you
install 64-bit operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
Allows you to decide whether to use the internal graphics device and select
the amount of memory used by the device.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]
Set this item to [Disabled] if you intend to install a PCIE x16 graphics card to the
PCIE x16 slot.
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PEG Port Control [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]
This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set to [Auto].
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following item appears when the Internal Graphics Mode Select item is
set to [Enabled, 1MB] or [Enabled, 8MB].
Video Function Configuration
Advanced
Video Function Conguration
DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]
DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
Conguration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]
Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Fixed Mode
DVMT Mode
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2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration
Advanced
Onboard Device Conguraiton
High Denition Audio [Enabled]
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
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High Denition Audio [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio. The following item
appears only when you enable this item.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy
AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Enable or Disable
High Denition Audio
Controller
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron® PATA controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
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2.4.7 PCIPnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [NO]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
NO: lets the BIOS
congure all the
devices in the system.
YES: lets the
operating system
congure Plug and Play
(PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Plug And Play O/S [NO]
When set to [NO], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to
[YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [NO] [YES]
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2.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
conguration options.
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Suspend Mode [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor
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2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend.
Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 support [Disabled]
Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI)
version supported. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When
set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.5 APM Conguration
Power
APM Conguration
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
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Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss.
Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/
RTC Alarm Second will become user-congurable with set values.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<Enter> to select
whether or not to
restart the system
after AC power loss.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer
when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst
try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off
causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys
on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on
the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Power
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [30ºC/86ºF]
MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF]
CPU Fan Speed [1095RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
CPU Fan Prole [Optimal]
Chassis Fan 1 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Q-Fan Controls [Disabled]
Power Fan Speed [N/A]
VCORE Voltage [ 1.264V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.248V]
5V Voltage [ 4.992V]
12V Voltage [12.152V]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
CPU Temperature
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The CPU Fan Prole item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control
feature.
CPU Fan Prole [Optimal]
Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When
set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU
temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan
operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Conguration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]
Chassis Fan 1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A.
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when you enable Chassis Q-Fan Control.
Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to select a fan speed ratio in the low CPU temperature.
Conguration options [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]
A very low fan speed ratio may cause fan speed drop and trigger the hardware
monitor warning message.
Chassis Target Temperature [37°C]
CPU fan speed will auto-adjust to reach this target temperature.
Conguration options: [28°C] [31°C] [34°C] [37°C] [40°C] [43°C] [46°C]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A.
Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this
item.
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2.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Conguration
Security
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2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
2nd Boot Device [HDD:PM-WDC WD800JD]
3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Species the Boot
Device Priority
sequence.
A virtual oppy disk
drive (Floppy Drive B:)
may appear when you set
the CD-ROM drive as the
rst boot device.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Species the boot
sequence from the
availabe devices.
A device enclosed
in parenthesis has
been disabled in
the corresponding
menu.
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
+-
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system.
Conguration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD:xxxxx] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]
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2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration
Boot
Boot Settings Conguration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
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Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while
booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],
BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature.
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Conguration options: [Off] [On]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”
during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Boot
Security Settings
Supervisor Password :Not Installed
User Password :Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
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Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumper for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
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Boot
Security Settings
Supervisor Password :Installed
User Password :Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.
Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
Clear User Password
Select this item to clear the user password.
Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing
Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]
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2.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS O.C. Prole
Ai Net 2
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2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] or [Cancel],
then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see section 2.1.3 for details.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06
FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80
Current ROM
BOARD: P5E-VM SE
VER: 0103
DATE: 01/15/08
PATH: C:\
A:
C:
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
Update ROM
Press ENTER to run
the utility to select
and update BIOS.
This utility doesn't
support :
1.NTFS format
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Field
+-
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
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2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.
Tools
O.C. PROFILE Conguration
O.C. Prole 1 Status :Not Installed
O.C. Prole 2 Status :Not Installed
Save to Prole 1
Load from Prole 1
Save to Prole 2
Load from Prole 2
Start O.C. Prole
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Save to Proe 1/2
Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save
the le.
Load from Prole 1/2
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press
<Enter> to load the le.
Start O.C. Prole
Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the utility.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ASUSTek O.C. Prole Utility V1.06
Save to Prole 1
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Current CMOS
BOARD: P5E-VM SE
VER: 0103
DATE: 01/15/08
PATH: C:\
A:
C:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
Restore CMOS
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk or oppy disk
with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
the system boot failure!
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2.7.3 Ai Net 2
Advanced
Ai Net 2
Pair Status Length
1-2 N/A Atheros Controller 0
3-6 N/A
4-5 N/A
7-8 N/A
Atheros POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
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Atheros POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Disabled
Enhanced
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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2.8 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
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Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit
menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select Ok to save
changes and exit.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the
Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select
Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation
window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or
make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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This chapter describes the contents
of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
Chapter 3: Software
3
support
3.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always
install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features
of your hardware.
• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for detailed information.
®
• Make sure that you install Windows
before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
XP Service Pack 2 or later versions
3.2 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,
software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to
display support
CD/motherboard
information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
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3.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard
Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application.
If you install drivers separately instead of using ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation
Wizard, make sure to install these drivers in the following order:
1. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
2. Realtek Audio Driver
3. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver
4. Other drivers
Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver.
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.
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3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.
ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities
Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
ASUS Update
Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection
so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
in healthy operating condition.
ASUS AI Suite
Installs the ASUS AI Suite.
ASUS AI Direct Link
Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility.
Atheros Ethernet Utility
Installs the Atheros Ethernet utility.
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You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software
Library CD.
Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application detects and protects your
computer from viruses that destroys data. You can
also download the utility by clicking the Security tab.
Anti-Virus Utility Download
Allows you to choose the language version and
download the anti-virus application from the website.
Corel Snapre Plus SE
Installs the Corel Snapre Plus SE software. You can
also download the utility by clicking the Photo-Editing
tab.
DVD Copy5 Trial
Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. You can
also download the utility by clicking the DVD Burner
tab.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia
technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX
multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies,
capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website
(www.microsoft.com) for updates.
®
improves the
ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide
The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction
on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your
PC.
3.2.4 Manual menu
The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD before
opening a user manual le.
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3.2.5 ASUS Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd
this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.2.6 Other information
The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the
specied information.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
ASUS P5E-VM SE 3-7
Browse this CD
Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
Technical support Form
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when
requesting technical support.
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text
format.
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The Appendix describes the CPU features
and technologies that the motherboard
supports.
Appendix: CPU features
A
A.1 Intel® EM64T
• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running
on 32-bit operating systems.
• The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T. You can
download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/
support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS le. See Chapter 2 for
details.
• Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.
®
• Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows
Using the Intel® EM64T feature
To use the Intel® EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows
Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition).
3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from
the support CD.
4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
®
CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the
related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
®
Vista 64-bit Edition or
64-bit OS.
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
Technology (EIST)
• The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EIST. You can
download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/
support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for
details.
• Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.
A.2.1 System requirements
Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:
• Intel
• BIOS le with EIST support
• Operating system with EIST support (Windows
A-2 Appendix: CPU features
®
processor with EIST support
Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions).
®
Vista, Windows® XP SP2/
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