Asus P5K-VM User Manual

P5K-VM

Motherboard

E3279

Second Edition V2
June 2007

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

P5K-VM specications 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 Lifestyle 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 congurations ..................................................

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

1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................

1.8.4 PCI slots ........................................................................

1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot .......................................................

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................

1.9 Jumper ........................................................................................

1.10 Connectors .................................................................................

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

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Contents

1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-30

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 Conguration 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

2.3.5 IDE Conguration ..........................................................

2.3.6 System Information .......................................................

2.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration .............................................

2.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................

2.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................

2.4.4 Chipset ..........................................................................

2.4.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration ...................................

2.4.6 PCIPnP .........................................................................

2.5 Power menu ................................................................................

2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ...................................................

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] .......................

SATA 1~4; PATA Primary Master/Slave .......................................2-14

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2.5.3 ACPI Version [Disabled] ................................................ 2-27

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] .......................................

2.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

2.6.3 Security .........................................................................

2.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

2.7.2 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

3.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4

3.2.4 Manual menu .................................................................. 3-6

3.2.5 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 3-6

3.2.6 Other information ............................................................ 3-7

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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 modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

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

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

Operation safety

•

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 qualied

service technician or your retailer.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) 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 conguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you
have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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

• Chapter 3: Software support

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

Where to nd more information

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

1. ASUS websites

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

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

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 /iP5K-VM.ROM

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P5K-VM specications summary

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

Chipset Intel® G33 / ICH9 with Intel® Fast Memory Access

System bus 1333/1066/800 MHz

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

VGA Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 integrated

Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot

Storage Southbridge

LAN Marvell88E8056® PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller

Audio Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High-Denition Audio CODEC

IEEE 1394 VIA controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

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

Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium®
D / Pentium® 4 processors

Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs

Technology

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

- Supports up to 8 GB system memory

* The chipset ofcially supports the memory frequency up
to DDR2 800MHz. Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed

Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to
DDR2 1066MHz.
Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the

Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists).

High-denition video processing with a maximum
resolution of 2084 x 1536 bpp @ 75 Hz

Maximum shared memory of 256 MB
Supports Microsoft® DirectX®9, OpenGL®1.5,
Pixel Shader 2.0

1 x PCI Express™ x4 slot
2 x PCI slots

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
JMicron® JMB368 PATA and SATA controller supports:

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

PCIe Gb LAN controller featuring AI NET2

- Supports Jack-Sensing, 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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P5K-VM specications summary

AI Lifestyle Unique
features

Other features ASUS MyLogo2

ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking features

Rear panel connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

Internal connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports

ASUS AI Lifestyle features:

- ASUS AI Gear2

- ASUS AI Nap

- ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Crystal Sound:

- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Super Memspeed Technology
vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection:

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

increment

- Memory tuning from 667MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2

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

Overclocking protection:

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

1 x Parallel port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x IEEE1394a
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel audio ports

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 12 V power connector
System panel connector (Q-Connector)

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P5K-VM specications summary

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

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

Support CD contents Drivers

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

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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

ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

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

Product

1

introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5K-VM 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 P5K-VM

Cables Serial ATA signal cable for 2 devices
Serial ATA power cable for 2 devices
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, 1394, system

panel; Retail version only)

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
ASUS Superb Software Library CD

Documentation User guide

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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction

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

Intel® 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 1-10 for details.

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

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package and Intel’s next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. With the new
Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the
Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.
See page 1-10 for details.

Intel G33 Chipset

The Intel® G33 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience
with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. It
supports 1333 FSB (Front Side Bus), and delivers breakthrough advances in 3D
and 2D graphics as well as video capabilities. This integrated chipset is able to
meet the changing display requirements of visually rich applications. It features
the Intel® Clear Video Technology, which supports crisp imaging, accurate color

control, and High-Denition video processing with a maximum resolution of
2084 x 1536 bpp @ 75 Hz and a maximum shared memory of 256 MB.

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 1-17 for details.

ASUS P5K-VM 1-3

Native DDR2 1066 memory support

To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the
true potential of DDR2 memory. While in DDR2 1066 mode, ASUS’s exclusive
technology offers a choice of FSB 1333, providing great performance for 3D
graphics and other memory demanding applications. See page 1-17 for details.

ASUS Super Memspeed Technology

To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB

and DRAM ratio proportions by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology–the latest

technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to unleash the

true potential of DDR2 memory. The DDR2 Mode maximizes system performance
by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory–

providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding
applications. See page 1-17 for details.

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial

ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and

doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page
1-32 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 page1-28 and 1-34 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio

systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)

jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and
keeps the best signal quality. See pages 1-29 for details.

High Denition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel High Denition
Audio CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, 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 page 1-28 and 1-29
for details.

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1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

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

AI Gear 2

AI Gear 2 allows you to choose proles to adjust the CPU frequency and
Vcore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. You can

change the mode in real-time in the operating system to max power saving
mode and save up to 50% power when using word processing applications.

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

ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan

speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efcient operation.

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 1-33, 1-34, and 1-39 for details.

ASUS P5K-VM 1-5

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 predened

hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an

OS-based ash utility. See page 2-6 for details.

1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-32 for details.

AI NET 2

AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable
faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the
Ethernet cable(s) connected to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. During the bootup
process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and
faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See page 2-36 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

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
1-26 for details.

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1.4 Before you proceed

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM 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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P5K-VM

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1.5 Motherboard overview

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

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

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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VGA

PANEL

P5K-VM

®

AAFP

CHASSIS

24.4cm (9.6in)

24.4cm (9.6in)

CPU_FAN

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

Super

I/O

CD

PCIEX4_1

CLRTC

Intel

®

ICH9

EATXPWR

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Intel

®

MCH

G33

PCI1

PCIEX16_1

CHA_FAN1

SPDIF_OUT

LGA775

IE1394_2

BIOS

SATA1

ATX12V

ALC883

PWR_FAN

PCI2

F_USB34

KB_USB56

LAN1_USB12

VIA

VT6308S

PRI_EIDE

KBPWR

USB78

SB_PWR

COM1

USBPW1-4

USBPW9-12

AUDIO

USB910USB1112

ASM4131

88E8056

USBPW5-8

SATA2

SATA4

SATA3

FLOPPY

PARALLEL PORT

SPDIF

JMicron
JMB368

1.5.3 Motherboard layout

and internal connectors.

Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors

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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.

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1.6.1 Installing the CPU

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM 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

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

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A

PnP cap

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.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle (A),

then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).

Alignment key

5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the

socket then 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!

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

B

A

Load plate

6. Close the load plate (A), then

A

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

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

B

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.

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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®-certied 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

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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Fastener

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM CPU fan connector

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

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

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM 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

• This chipset ofcially supports DDR2-800 MHz. With the ASUS Super

Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to

DDR2-1066 MHz. See the table below.

FSB DDR2

1333 1066*

1333 800

1333 667

1066 1066*

1066 800

1066 667

• *If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800,

make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to
[DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration for
details.

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1.7.2 Memory congurations

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

Recommended Memory Congurations

Mode

Single-Channel

Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated —

Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility,

• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less

• If you install Windows

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb

DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

— — Populated —

Populated — — —

system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel
conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then

mapped for single-channel operation.

it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions.
This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which
does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE).

less than 3GB is recommended.

chips.

Sockets

®

XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of

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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P5K-VM Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-1066 MHz capability

Size Vendor Chip No.

1024MB OCZ Heat-Sink Package DS OCZ2P10002GK / PC2 8000 / 1G EL Dual CH /Gold XTC • • •

512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL646AA1005.8FD / CL111R5W6-65183 • •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA1005.16FD / CL111R9MX-65182 • • •

1024MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package DS KHX8500D2K2/1GN 9905315-061.A00LF K2 2.2V • • •

2048MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package DS KHX8500D2K2/2GN 9905316-061.A00LF K2 2.2V • • •

1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package SS CM2X1024-8500 • • •

1024MB OCZ Heat-Sink Package DS OCZ2N11001G • • •

512MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package SS KHX9200D2 / 512 9905315-054.A00LF / 2.3-2.35v • •

1024MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package DS KHX9200D2 / 1G / 9905315-064.A00LF / 2.3-2.35v • • •

1024MB OCZ Heat-Sink Package SS OCZ2FX11502GK / PC2 9200 /1G Dual CH /FlexXLC • • •

1024MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package DS KHX9600D2 / 1G / 9905316-069.A00LF / 2.3-2.35v • • •

SS/

DS

Part No.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, make
sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See
section 2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration for details.

• A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory

conguration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the

black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

• C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two

pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL.

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P5K-VM Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-800 MHz capability

Size Vendor Chip No.

512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • •

1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN •

1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package DS KHX6400D2LL/1G • •

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

256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-25F SS HYS64T32000HU-25F-B •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B •

512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • •

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

512MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • •

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ3-CE7 • •

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

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

512MB MICRON D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 • • •

1024MB MICRON D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 • • •

512MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package SS CM2X512A-6400 • •

1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM2X1024-6400C4 • • •

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

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

512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA804.8FD • • •

512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA804.8FD3 • •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD • • •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL804.16FD3 • • •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD3 •

512MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU512E800C5K1C • • •

1024MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU01GE800C5K1C •

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

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

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

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

512MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 SS TS64MLQ64V8J •

1024MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS TS128MLQ64V8J • • •

512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package SS T800UA12C4 • • •

1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T800UB1GC4 •

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

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

512MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS AL6E8E63B8E1K •

1024MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K •

SS/

DS

Part No.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

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P5K-VM Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-667MHz capability

Size Vendor Chip No.

512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • •

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

256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • •

256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG SS KVR667D2N5/256 • •

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

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-B • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-B • •

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

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B • • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B • • •

512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 • •

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 • •

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

512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE6 •

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ3-CE6 • • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QE-ZCE6 SS M378T3354EZ3-CE6 • • •

512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE DS M378T6553EZS-CE6 • • •

1024MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 • • •

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

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

256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 SS VS256MB667D2 • •

512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG SS VS512MB667D2 • • •

1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG DS VS1GB667D2 • • •

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

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

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

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

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

512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA663.8FD • • •

1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA663.16FD •

512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F SS AU512E667C5KBGC •

1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E DS AU01GE667C5KBGC •

512MB Transcend K4T51083QE SS TS64MLQ64V6J • • •

1024MB Transcend K4T51083QE DS TS128MLQ64V6J •

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

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

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

512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package SS T6UA512C5 • •

1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T6UB1GC5 • • •

512MB SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE SS TB3D2667C58S •

1024MB SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE DS TB4D2667C58D •

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

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

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

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

SS/

DS

Part No.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

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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 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure 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, conicts 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 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6 14 Floppy disk controller
7 15 Printer port (LPT1)*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

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

* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – –
PCI slot 2 – shared – – – – – –
LAN (Marvell8056) – shared – – – – – –
PATA (368) shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x4 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

A B C D E F G H

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1.8.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other

cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location

of the slots.

1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other

cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. Refer to the gure below for

the location of the slot.

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 specications. Refer to the gure

below for the location of the slot.

PCI Express x16_1 slot

PCI slot PCI slot

•

In default BIOS settings, the internal graphics mode is enabled. When so,

the PCI Express x16 (blue) slot supports ADD2 cards only. Install any other
PCI Express device to the PCI Express x4 slot.

• If you intend to install a PCI Express graphics card, you must set

the Internal Graphics Mode Select item in BIOS to [Disabled]. See
section 2.4.4 Chipset for details.
PCIE x16 graphics cards only. You may not install x8, x4, or x1 cards to this
slot.

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PCI Express x4 slot

The PCI Express x16 slot supports

1.9 Jumper

CLRTC

Normal

(Default)

Clear CMOS

1 2 2 3

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Clear RTC RAM

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!

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.

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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Keyboard power setting

KBPWR

1

2

2

3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

2 31 2

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM USB device wake-up

1

2

2

3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW1-4

USBPW9-12

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

1

2

2

3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW5-8

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press
a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires
an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a
corresponding setting in the BIOS.

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep
modes.

The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW5-8 and
USBPW910 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can
connect to additional USB ports.

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system will not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

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1.10 Connectors

14

2 4

13

65 7 8

910

3

1215

1

11

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

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

Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other

2.

devices.

3. IEEE1394a port.

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

devices.

4. 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.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link 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

This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed

Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

7. Line In port (light blue).

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

other audio sources.

8. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

9. Microphone port (pink).

This port connects a microphone.

10. Side Speaker Out port (gray).

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

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

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

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

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

12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

13. VGA por

14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.

15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.

Headset
2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

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

This port connects an external audio output device

via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

5re available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

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1.10.2 Internal connectors

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Floppy disk drive connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

FLOPPY

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.

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2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM IDE connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_EIDE

PIN 1

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 congure your device.

Drive jumper setting Mode of

Cable connector

device(s)

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master

Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

Slave Slave

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

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3. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM SATA connectors

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA1

SATA3

(7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [black])

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

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 conict with huge

graphics cards.

right angle side

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4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Digital audio connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM USB 2.0 connectors

USB1112

NC

GND

USB_P12+

USB_P12-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P11+

USB_P11-

USB+5V

pin1

USB910

NC

GND

USB_P10+

USB_P10-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P9+

USB_P9-

USB+5V

pin1

USB78

NC

GND

USB_P8+

USB_P8-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P7+

USB_P7-

USB+5V

pin1

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)

port(s). If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the

HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF Out cable.

The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are

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

specication 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.

The USB module cable is purchased separately.

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

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM IEEE 1394a connector

IE1394_2

PIN 1

GND

+12V

TPB2-

GND

TPA2-

+12V

TPB2+

GND

TPA2+

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM 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

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Fan connectors

CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1

GND

Rotation

+12V

PWR_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

GND

Rotation

+12V

P5K-VM

®

PIN 1

COM1

P5K-VM COM port connector

(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. Insufcient 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 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)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Chassis intrusion connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM 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-denition front panel audio module

to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

•

If you want to connect a high-denition 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 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.

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

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM 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 congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system

may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested

to support the motherboard power requirements with the following
conguration:

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

• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability.

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

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM 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 Q­Connector.

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

denition.

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.

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.

ASUS AFUDOS (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.

ASUS P5K-VM 2-3

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc, 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

P5K-VM.rom

complete the update process.

P5K-VM

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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 File from the menu, then select

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.

Disk window appears.

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,

then click Start.

A:/S then press <Enter>.

Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy

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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 V3.05

FLASH TYPE: ST M25P80

Current ROM

BOARD: P5K-VM
VER: 0115
DATE: 05/03/07

PATH: C:\

A:

C:

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

• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!

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format and single partition only.

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.

ASUS P5K-VM 2-7

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 /iP5K-VM.ROM

4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iP5K-VM.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 /iP5K-VM.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 “P5K-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, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration 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 recongure 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 [Wed 05/10/2007]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Coniguration
System Information

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Sub-menu items

Conguration eldsMenu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select

a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure 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 conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tools For Conguring 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 specic 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
their respective menu items.

System Time [06:22:54]
System Date [Fri 03/09/2007]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 [Not Detected]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Conguration

System Information

Main menu items

Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system

Time.

2.2.5 Sub-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>.

2.2.6 Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.

A congurable 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 “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”

2.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the

conguration 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 [Wed 05/10/2007]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Coniguration
System Information

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select

a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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2.3.4 SATA 1~4; 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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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-congurable. 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 specically conguring a

CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is
either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the type of
device connected to
the system.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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. Conguration 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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration 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.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.5 IDE Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to

congure the item.

IDE Conguration

SATA Conguraton [Enhanced]
Congure SATA as [IDE]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Options

Disabled
Compatiable
Enhanced

SATA Conguration [Enhanced]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

Congure SATA As [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge

chip. If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical
storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE].

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Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is

accessed throuh BIOS. Conuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

2.3.6 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Main

AMIBIOS

Version : 0115
Build Date : 05/03/07

Processor

Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40GHz
Speed : 1200 MHz
Count : 1

System Memory

Available : 503 MB

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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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 Conguration
USB Conguration

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration

PCIPnP

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration

Advanced

Congure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclocking [Auto]
CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]

Transaction Booster [Disabled]

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 conguration options:

Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Auto

Standard

ASUS P5K-VM 2-17

Loads the optimal settings for the system.

Loads the standard settings for the system.

Some of the following items appear when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual].

CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to
[Manual].

Ratio CMOS Setting [12]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to select the CMOS ratio values from 6 to 12.

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.

Conguration options: [Auto] [100] [101]~[149] [150].

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.

Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz]

Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

DRAM Timing Control [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM timing control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to
[Manual].

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CAS# Latency [ 5]

Conguration options: [3] [4] [5] [6]

RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks]

Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[9 DRAM Clocks]

[10 DRAM Clocks]

RAS# Precharge [ 5 DRAM Clocks]

Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[9 DRAM Clocks]

[10 DRAM Clocks]

RAS# Activate to Precharge [9 DRAM Clocks]

Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[33 DRAM Clocks]

[34 DRAM Clocks]

TWR [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]

TRFC [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [20 DRAM Clocks] [25 DRAM Clocks]
[30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM Clocks] [42 DRAM Clocks]

TWTR [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]

TRRD [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]

TRTP [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Transaction Booster [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU spread spectrum.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE spread spectrum.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

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CPU Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [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]

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high
voltage may damage the CPU!

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V]

Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting
a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!

2.4.2 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Advanced

USB Conguration

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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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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.

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USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. The following sub-items appear

when this item is set to [Enabled]. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration 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. Conguration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

feature. Conguration 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. Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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2.4.3 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.

Advanced

Congure advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer:Intel
Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40 GHz

Frequency :2.40GHz

FSB Speed :800 MHz
Cache L1 :32 KB
Cache L2 :512 KB
CPUID :660
Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:12, Min:06)
Ratio Actual Value :12

CPU Ratio Control [Auto]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]
CPU TM function: [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
PECI [Enabled]

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CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to
[Manual].

Ratio CMOS Setting: [12]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to select the CMOS ratio values from 6 to 12.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Auto
MANUAL

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU TM Function [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PECI [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PECI interface.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears when you set CPU Ratio Control to [Auto]

Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2.4.4 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 Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure North Bridge

features.

North Bridge Conguration

Advanced

North Bridge Chipset Conguration

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 Conguration

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot

device. Conguration 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.

Conguration 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.

PEG Port Control [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set to [Auto].

Conguration 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 Conguration

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

ASMT Resolutiom [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Fixed Mode
DVMT Mode

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]

Conguration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB]

ASMT Resolution [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.4.5 OnBoard Devices Conguration

Advanced

Onboard Device Conguraiton

High Denition Audio [Enabled]

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Marvell GigaBit LAN [Enabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
VIA Firewire 1394 [Enabled]
J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

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High Denition Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio. The following item

appears only when you enable this item.

Conguration 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-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

Marvell GigaBit LAN [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you enable the previous item.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enable or Disable

High Denition Audio

Controller

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

VIA Firewire1394 [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron® PATA controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

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Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [ECP]. This item
allows you to set the parallel port ECP DMA.

Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

EPP Version [1.9]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [EPP]. This item
allows you to select the parallel port EPP version.

Conguration options: [1.9] [1.7]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

2.4.6 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

congure all the

devices in the system.
YES: lets the
operating system

congure 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 congures all the devices in the system. When set to

[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system

congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration 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

conguration options.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
ACPI Version [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

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2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state

to be used for system suspend.

Conguration 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.
Conguration 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 Version [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI)
version supported. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration 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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.5.5 APM Conguration

Power

APM Conguration

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]

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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.

Conguration 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-congurable with set values.
Conguration 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.

Conguration 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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic 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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor

Power

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [30ºC/86ºF]
MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [2311RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

CPU Fan Prole [Optimal]

Chassis Fan 1 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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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The CPU Fan Prole item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control
feature.

CPU Fan Prole [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.

Conguration 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.

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 Conguration

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

Species 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

Species 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.

Conguration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled]

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2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration

Boot

Boot Settings Conguration

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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

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

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.

Conguration 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 conguration 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. Conrm 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 2.6 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.

Conguration 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. Conrm 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.

Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

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2.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure 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

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 conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see section 2.1.3 for details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05

FLASH TYPE: ST M25P80

Current ROM

BOARD: P5K-VM
VER: 0115
DATE: 05/03/07

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 AI Net 2

Advanced

Pair Status Length

1-2 N/A
3-6 N/A
4-5 N/A
7-8 N/A

POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

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POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test

(POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Check LAN cable during
POST.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
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 conrmation window appears. Select YES 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 conrmation 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 conrmation appears. Select

YES 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 conrmation

window appears. Select YES 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.

Software

3

support

ASUS P5K-VM 3-1

3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit 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
XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better
compatibility and system stability.

2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows®

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.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application.

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet LAN 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 AI Gear2

Installs the ASUS AI Gear2 application.

ASUS AI Nap

Installs the ASUS AI Nap application.

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.

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You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software
Library CD.

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

Symantec Norton Internet Security

The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that
destroys data.

WinDVD Copy5 Trial

Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version.

Corel Snapre Plus SE

Installs the Corel Snapre Plus SE software.

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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.

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.

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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

specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

Browse this CD

Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

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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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