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1. ol z KBPWR F 1 f g 5V 5VSB d Default 1 d O i P5B VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B VM 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 14 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices 3 IEEE 1394a port This 6 pin IEEE 1394a port provides high speed connectivity for audio video devices storage peripherals PCs or portable devices 4 LAN Ru 45 port Supported by Realtek Gigabit LAN controller this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications Activity Link Speed LED ACT LINK SPEED ae oe LED LED Status Description Status Description No link OFF 10 Mbps connection Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 5 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel audio configur
2. 3 T i o 1 d mn G dp 7p Q 2 Z O O CHASSIS CERI I 2 Default P5B VM Chassis Intrusion Connector 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 Eg a il a P5B VM z Azalia compliant Legacy AC 97 compliant r9 pin definition pin definition mi l AAFP o HP_HD HP_L NC Line out_L Jack_Sense NC MIC2_JD HP_R NC Line out_R Q PRESENSE MIC2_R NC MIC2_R AGND MIC2_L AGND MIC2_L 7 3 P5B VM Front Panel Audio Connector LN e We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability e By default this connector
3. Requires an ATX power sod System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin IDE_LED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power 1 38 Chapter 1 Product introduction Q Connector system panel You can use ASUS Q Connector to connect disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q Connector
4. Right Audio Channel Ground CD Ground D E black Left Audio Channel P5B VM Internal Audio Connector 1 34 Chapter 1 Product introduction 8 CPU chassis and power fan connectors 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 7A 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 AN Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors CHA_FAN1 GND 12V I Rotation 7 CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND 5 PWR_FAN P5B VM Fan Connectors HH uolyejoy Only the CPU FAN and CHA FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q Fan feature 9 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM1 This connector is for a serial COM port
5. GND RSATA_TXN1 O RSATA_TXP1 r m i T mmn P5B VM SATA RAID Connector LN Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives otherwise you cannot enter the JMicron JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST 5 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_2 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 B ASUS i io l ape T ESENG E IE1394_2 P5B VM IEEE 1394a Connector totz LORY E E Z The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately ASUS P5B VM 1 33 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB 78 USB910 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module ca
6. 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 26 Rear panel connectors PS 2 mouse port green Parallel port VGA port USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 LAN RJ 45 port Rear Speaker Out port black Center Subwoofer port orange Line In port light blue Line Out port lime Microphone port pink Side Speaker Out port gray USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 External SATA port IEEE 1394a port PS 2 keyboard port purple ASUS P5B VM 1 9 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY 1 30 Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_IDE s JMicron JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector 7 pin SATA_RAID IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_2 Optical drive audio connector 4 pin CD CPU chassis and power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN1 3 pin PWR_FAN port connector 10 1 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pi 14 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel Core 2 Pentium D Pentium 4 Pentium Extreme and Celeron D processors W oi A ASUS P5B VM Make sure the AC po
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8. ASUS P5B VM 1 13 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 aN When you buy a boxed Intel processor the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly If you buy a CPU separately make sure that you use only Intel certified multi directional heatsink and fan e Your Intel LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push pin design and requires no tool to install e f 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 V assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector Motherboard hole Fastener Y_ Narrow end of the groove aN Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis 1 14 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal se
9. 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk then restart the system You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods 1 Insert the floppy disk USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST to display the following ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 00 FLASH TYPE SS2 90r00ssrwa 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 lt Enter gt to enable it You can switch between drives by pressing lt Tab gt before the correct file is found Then press lt Enter gt 4 When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done AN e This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32 16 format only Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure ASUS P5B VM 2 4 MN e This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32 16 format only Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 2 1 3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using
10. The ASUS advanced Q Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by Intel Quiet System Technology It makes the change of fan speed more smoothly It s better in fan use and efficiently reduces the noise caused by fans abruptly speeding up Moreover Advanced Q Fan has a better control over a constant temperature system environment See page 2 30 for details ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech centric applications like Skype online game video conference and recording Noise Filter i This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises non voice signals like computer fans air conditioners and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording See page 3 8 for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 ims 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 39 for details ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 us The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file See page 2 6 for details ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly BIOS updat
11. 2 processors only 2 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu Boot settings E Boot Device Priority F Boot Settings Configuration Security 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device lst FLOPPY DRIVE 2nd Boot Device PM ST330620A 3rd Boot Device PS ASUS CD S360 2 30 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy 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 Configuration options xxxxx Drive Disabled 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Quick Boot Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Bootup Num Lock On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Wait For Fl If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabl
12. AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents NOCES Pee ee eee ee ee eee eee ee eee eee eee vi Safety information csctecaceevat ce sccsnceeacsaeaantaceran vencasedeccnesebistectusenvencseciaaeusscanic vii P5B VM specifications summary sssssssussnnsnnnsnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn X Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 WECOME sisigan aaa ESE EEEE ESEE EARE 1 2 Package COMEM S oiecic aE a 1 2 Special TOA CS assises aeei eimai eNe Ri ar aini 1 2 1 3 1 Product ATG 59 aronernsramei aunsttessemiemenonerenans 1 4 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features cesescsessstesssseessseeeenees 1 4 Before you proceed waviinnccacsccinvescneceseveestecennsecnstutgessersumenvsedeateneis 1 6 Motherboard OVCrvVieW ccssscssscsssssesssseessssscesssssersnssesssssensnss 1 7 1 5 1 Motherboard layout isc wendaisncndsnescnhasensies sacensndensnsestaneanadsads 1 7 o2 Placement direction sscccsveicce iacsctatundcotanSontandiddeutaarutiedantacee 1 7 15 39 Serew holes aries
13. Chapter 2 BIOS setup Serial Porti Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 SBC Parallel Port Mode ECP Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal Bi directional EPP ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA Configuration options DMA0 DMA1 DMA3 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 ASUS P5B VM 2 25 2 26 2 4 6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Advanced PCI PnP Settings WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction Plug And Play O S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping Disabled IRQ 3 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 5 assigned to PCI Device feleckt Hermen IRQ 7 assig
14. 1024MB CORSAIR Heat Sink Package CM2X1024 640004 512MB Crucial Heat Sink Package BL6464AA804 8FD 1024MB Crucial DDR2 667 512MB Vendor KINGSTON Heat Sink Package Chip No Side s E5108AE 6E E BL12864AA804 16FD Part No KVR667D2N5 512 1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE 6E E KVR667D2N5 1G 512MB KINGSTON E5108AE 6E E KVR667D2E5 512 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 KVR667D2N5 256 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF 3S HYS64T32000HU 3S A 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S HYS64T64000HU 3S A 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S HYS64T128020HU 3S A 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF 3S HYS64T32000HU 3S B 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S HYS64T64000HU 3S B 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S HYS64T 128020HU 3S B 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC ZCE6 M378T3354CZ0 CE6 512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC M378T6553CZ0 CE6 1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC M378T2953CZ0 CE6 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP Y5 HYMP564U64AP8 Y5 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP Y4 HYMP564U64AP8 Y4 256MB ELPIDA E2508AB 6E E EBE25UC8ABFA 6E E 512MB ELPIDA E5108AE 6E E EBE51UD8AEFA 6E E 512MB A DATA AD29608A8B 3EG M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 512MB Transcend E5108AE 6E E TS64MLQ64V6J 1024MB Transcend E5108AE 6E E TS128MLQ64V6J 1024MB Transce
15. See pages 1 28 and 1 32 for details Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s technology and SATA on the go S PDIF digital sound ready 45 PDIF The motherboard supports the S PDIF out SONY PHILIPS Digtal Interface function through the S PDIF interface at mid board It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality See pages 1 30 for details ASUS P5B VM 1 3 1 4 Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output jack sensing feature retasking functions and multi streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi channel network games See page 1 36 for details Ni 1 3 2 ASUS Al Lifestyle features FaN ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability Al Gear iw Al Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption You can choose the mode that best suits your computing needs See pages 3 4 and 3 8 for details Al Nap With Al Nap the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away To wake the system and return to the OS environment simply click the mouse or press a key See pages 3 4 and 3 9 for details ASUS Advanced Q Fan
16. Step1 Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q Connector first You can refer to the marking on Q Connector itself to know the detail pin definition Step2 Properly install the ASUS Q Connector to the System panel connctor Step3 Front panel functions are enabled ASUS P5B VM 1 40 Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 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 EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk USB Flash or the motherboard support CD during POST 2 ASUS AFUDOS Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy USB Flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities aN Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk
17. System Information i Selact Foroan Select Item Change Option General Hel Raye Amil Exit Ex it Sub menu items 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 configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For setting EZ Flash 2 and O C Profile 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 V Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 2 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar EEE ia i displays the specific items for that menu 255 Sis ra e For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to lect a field System Information The other items Advanced Power Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Main menu items 2 2 5 Sub menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub menu
18. 1 Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b Atthe DOS prompt type format A S then press lt Enter gt Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start from the Windows desktop then select My Computer c Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive icon d Click File from the menu then select Format A Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk window appears e Select Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format options field then click Start Windows 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000 a Insert a formatted high density 1 44 MB floppy disk into the drive b Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive c Click Start then select Run d From the Open field type D bootdisk makeboot a assuming that D is your optical drive e Press lt Enter gt then follow screen instructions to continue Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk 2 1 2 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 floppy disk and using a DOS based utility The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during the Power On Self Test POST To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2
19. 21 2 22 Z The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SoeedStep Technology EIST Intel R SpeedStep Technology Automatic Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology When set to Enabled you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature Set this item to Disabled if you do not want to use the EIST Configuration options Automatic Disabled Intel R C STATE Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the C STATE technology Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 4 4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Settings WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction E NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Disabled Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Initiate Graphic Mode Select Enabled 8MB DVMT Mode Select Fixed Mode DVMT FIXED Memory 128MB 8 Fel PEG Port Configuration Th fel pte enean PEG Force x1 Disabled rs Change Opt ion Fi Central Help Memory Remapping Feature Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of th
20. Disabled JMicron SATA PATA Controller Enabled JMicron Controller Mode BASIC Serial Portl Address 3F8 IRQ4 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Mode ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel DMA3 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Select Soroen Tl felect Itam ae Dol ton HD Audio Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Front Panel Support Type HD Audio Allows you to set the Front Panel Support Type Configuration options AC97 HD Audio Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard PCIE Gb LAN Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIE Gigabit LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled LAN Option ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled JMicron SATA PATA Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA PATA controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled JMicron Controller Mode BASIC Allows you to set the JMicron Controller Mode Configuration options RAID BASIC AHCI aN Must load the JMB363 driver when create RAID sets even if all the drivers of the RAID sets are used as data drivers
21. Taai Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program you can change the configuration 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 reconfigure 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 firmware 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 lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines lf you wish to enter Setup after POST reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures e Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure e Press lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt simultaneously e Press the reset button on the system chassis e Press the power button to turn the system off then back on AN Using the power button re
22. Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Italics lt Key gt lt Key1 gt lt Key2 gt lt Key3 gt Command Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lf you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl Alt D gt Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos i filename afudos iP5BVM ROM P5B VM specifications summary Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Extreme Core 2 Duo Pentium Extreme Pentium D Pentium 4 Celeron D Processors Compatible with Intel 05B 05A 06 processors Intel Hyper Threading Technology ready Refer to www asus com for Intel CPU support list Northbridge Intel G965 with Intel Clear Video Technology Southbridge Intel ICH8 1066 800 533 MHz 4 x DIMM max 8GB DDR2 800 667 533 MHz non ECC un buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture 1 x PCI E x16 slot 1 x PCI E x4 slot 2 X PCI slots Intel Graphics Media Accele
23. access restriction to the Setup items Configuration 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 field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields 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 lt Enter gt 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm 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 ASUS P5B VM 2 33 2 34 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 Configuration options Setup Always 2 7 Tools menu HOS SETUP UTILITY Huu TEN ASUS EZ Flash 2 far Sees 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Fla
24. an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier This port supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can combine with an external Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s device to configure a RAID 0 RAID 1 or JBOD set through the onboard JMicron SATA RAID controller 3 0 Gb s devices Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA Signal up to two meters away and enables improved hot swap function Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks make sure that you aN have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives otherwise you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector set the JMicron SATA Controller Mode item in the BIOS to RAID See section 2 4 5 Onboard Device Configuration for details JaN DO NOT insert a different connector to this port DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured 15 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard ASUS P5B VM 1 29 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable to this connector then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive Z Pin 5 on the connector is remove
25. hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Appendix CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports Where to find 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 Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task AN CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task i 4 NOTE
26. is set to HD Audio If you want to connect a AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to AC97 See section 2 4 5 Onboard Device Configuration for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 12 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit EATX12V GND F f GND BO 12V DC A F 12V DC B L pet NEY P5B VM EATXPWR 3 Volts Ground i 12 Volts 3 5 Volts ii L i 12 Volts 5 Volts 5V Standby 3 5 Volts 2 Power OK 3 5 Volts _ w QO Ground 3 Ground ti 5 Volts Ground P5B VM ATX Power Connector Ground s Ground 5 Volts PSON Ground Ground 3 Volts 12 Volts 3 Volts e 3 Volts Sus aN e For a full
27. manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file Manual ia gas asleri Bana on es wg mite 3 2 6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide a LT SHAY RS EPS Contact 3 6 Chapter 3 Software support 3 3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information 3 3 1 SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988A High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8 channel audio capability through the SoundMAX audio utility with AudioESP software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC The software implements high quality audio synthesis rendering 3D sound positioning and advanced voice input technologies Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988A Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX audio utility aN e You must use 4 channel 6 channel or 8 channel speakers for this setup SoundMAX requires Microsoft Windows 2000 XP or later version Make sure that one of these operating systems is installed befo
28. setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 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 Z 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 Drivers Plea melee jie con tee pl da Click an item to install lf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the CD Y Chapter 3 Software support 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 bme mn Oe a j u _ Drivers Fjags seller lism 1 Bowe sigh wile ASUS InstAll Drivers Installation Wizard Inst
29. system and enter the BIOS Setup Under the Advanced Menu make sure that the item Hyper Threading Technology is set to Enabled See page 4 20 for details The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper Threading Technology 3 Restart the computer Appendix CPU features
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31. 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 E UB SB_PWR ON OFF Eem Standby Powered am Power Off P5B VM Onboard LED Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the mo
32. 0 1 1 ports 8 channel audio ports 3 x USB 2 0 connectors support six additional USB 2 0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 5 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU 1 x Chassis 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x S PDIF Out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24 pin ATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x HD Audio Digital Header System panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 ACPI 2 0a ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WIM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME WOR by PME PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti virus software OEM version Micro ATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice xi xii This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports Product introduction 1 2 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS P5B 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 motherb
33. 1067 FSB 1066 FSB 800 Provided for overclocking purpose only Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable If this happens revert to the default setting FA The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you set the Al Tuning item to Al NOS PCI Express Frequency Auto Allows you to select PCI Express frequency Configuration options Auto 90 91 92 93 150 Spread Spectrum Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Voltage Auto Allows you to select the memory voltage or set it to auto for safe mode Configuration options Auto 1 80V 1 85V 1 90V 1 95V CPU VCore Voltage Auto Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage The configuration options vary depending on the CPU installed Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the VCore voltage of the CPU installed AN Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU ASUS P5B VM 2 19 2 4 2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options WalliGe USB Configuration Module Version 2 24 0 11 4 USB Devices Enabled None Legacy USB Support Auto Port 64 60 Emulation Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed
34. BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Relniet Berend The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Port 64 60 Emulation Disabled Allows you to disable or enable the I O port 60h 64h emulation support This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non USB aware OSes Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Configuration options HiSpeed Full Speed BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 4 3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects BIOS SETUF UTILITY Hoot mnl Exit Configure advanced CPU settings Unlock locked CPU Module Version 3C 0E and let it run at Manufacturer Intel lower multiplier Brand String I
35. Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery 0 aX Yo ar oe po ik do 0 2 EN Floppy found ICEY kE oo fas 4 K D o 1 150 Mo Oxo ii oN KEE Start flashing Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process Chapter 2 BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive then turn on the system 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery 6 o Y Y03 d E oe fin lo aik 1 Ko 2 0 Aaa When no floppy disk is found the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery 6 Xo d E oe fin lo ak 1 Ko 2 Aa Floppy not found Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found 1 SX lt Yo kE oo fae 4 i K D o 3 41010 Ma Oxo 1 oN KE Start flashing 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port 2 Turn on the system 3 The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file when found the utility r
36. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis 4 i Leal oO ie fey e i _ P5B VM COM Port Connector Z The COM module is purchased separately ASUS P5B VM 1 35 1 36 10 11 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 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 4 P i i MH N J P5B VM
37. Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled 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 Configuration 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 and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 Configuration options Disabled Enabled The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and B applications are fully running Thus connection cannot be made on the first 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 When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an AT
38. Serial ATA hard disk drives ASUS i y P5B VM SATA Connectors Connect the right angle side Z of SATA signal cable to SATA device Or you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards ZOGZBH2 2802509 QO 9OQ 9OQO axrzstarsoa 20422922 2022022 OAR ORES OAR ORES SATA3 SATA4 right angle side Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 JMicron JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector 7 pin SATA_RAID This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can configure for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller allowing you to use the connectors to build a RAID set See section 2 4 5 V The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is set to AHCI by default a Onboard Device Configuration for details ee ie SATA_RAID1 ASUS GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1
39. Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration Supports three modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration ASUS P5B VM 1 22 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM AN 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 7 F DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by gy pressing the retaining clips outward Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch onthe DIMM matches the break on the socket ED Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Unlocked retaining clip LN A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM iF Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the a 2 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 4 retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out w
40. To display the sub menu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt 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 lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 2 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a Se tee N menu screen when there are items that GO ms cattis won vines ish section tac e stem to malfunction not fit on the screen Press the ontiguze of mining yD penata DRAM I Timer DRAm Refresh Rate Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page isase eons Spread Spectrum Enabled Select Screen Down gt keys to display the other items on the zepis sumain imu H Gange Spt screen Enabled n F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit it 2 2 9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Pop up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B VM 2 13 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the b
41. X power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PCIE Devices Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCIE LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature 48 C 118 F MB Temperature 38 C 100 F CPU Fan Speed RPM Ignored Chassis Fanl Speed N A Power Fan Speed RPM VCORE Voltage 1 320VvV 3 3V Voltage 3 345v 5V Voltage 5 094Vv Select Screen 12V Voltage 11 880V Select Iten ASUS Advanced Q Fan Control p I Save and Exit Exit Fan Profile Silent CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display
42. a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file 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 file using the AFUDOS utility Z e Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos o filename where the filename is any user assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom Main filename Extension name Press lt Enter gt The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A gt 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 flash Write to file A gt The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file Chapter 2 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com and do
43. alls 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 SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1988 audio driver and application Realtek RTL 8111b Ethernet Driver Installs the Realtek RTL 8111b Ethernet driver and application JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver USB 2 0 Driver Installs the USB 2 0 Driver ASUS P5B VM 3 3 3 4 3 2 3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Utilities Poe whic bame de the ghi ail ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Al Gear Al Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption You can choose the mode that best suits your computing needs Al Nap With Al 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
44. asic system information Refer to section 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them Hain Advanced 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 floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 3 4 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 and SATA4 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 lt Enter gt to display the IDE device information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advinoad Powor Ecot anes Fwit SATA 1 Device Not Detected Type Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi sector Transfer M Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto Smart Monitoring Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled palatt foron Select Itom mange ptian feneral Hel Rave and Exit Ew it 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 configurable 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 a
45. ation 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 configuration 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 configuration Chapter 1 Product introduction Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration ace ai Headset 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel 2 channel Light Bue Linen Linen Linen Linen Lime Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out pink Micin Micin Men Men range S e Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black m Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ooo o o s o E o Side Speaker Out 11 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 12 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 13 VGA port This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 14 External SATA port This port connects to
46. ation USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP a Belect Berten Th elert Iten Enter Co to Sub fereen Fi General Help Exit 2 4 1 Jumperfree Configuration Configure System Frequency Voltage AI Tuning Auto Al Tuning Standard Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of relevant parameters Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable If the system becomes unstable return to the default Configuration options Manual Standard The following items appear only when the Al Tuning item is set to Manual CPU Frequency 200 Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus The value of this item is auto detected by the BIOS Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the CPU frequency You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad The values range from 100 to 400 Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings Chapter 2 BIOS setup FSB CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHz DRAM Frequency Auto Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency Configuration options Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings Configuration options Auto DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 Soe 667 800 889
47. ble to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed P E i 4 ASUS se DO P5B VM USB 2 0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 3 USB 5V USB_P5 USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB 5V USB_P9 You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q Connector USB blue first and then install the Q Connector USB to the USB connector onboard The USB module 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 aa a oO O a aH Ns P5B VM ASUS
48. bsite to verify if the card device supports a 64 bit system Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website www asus com support download if you need to update the BIOS See Chapter 4 for details Visit www intel com for more information on the EIST feature System requirements Before using EIST check your system if it meets the following requirements Intel Pentium 4 processor with EIST support BIOS file with EIST support i Operating system with EIST support Windows XP SP2 Windows Server 2003 SP1 Linux 2 6 kernel or later versions Appendix CPU features A 2 2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature i 2 10 Turn on the computer then enter the BIOS Setup Go to the Advanced Menu highlight CPU Configuration then press lt Enter gt Set the Intel R SpeedStep Technology item to Automatic then press lt Enter gt See page 4 22 for details Press lt F10 gt to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup After the computer restarts right click on a blank space on the desktop then select Properties from the pop up menu When the Display Properties window appears click the Screen Saver tab Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window On the Power schemes section click then select any option except H
49. d SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot 1 8 5 PCI Express x4 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x4 slot 2 5 6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express X16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B VM 1 26 1 9 Jumper Clear RTC RAM 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 i 2 3 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Remove the onboard battery 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 Reinstall the battery Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the lt Del gt 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 posi
50. d that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor If you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules the system may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions This limitation appears on Windows XP 32 bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension PAE If you install Windows XP 32 bit operation system a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules J Notes on memory limitations e 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 but only DDR2 533 and DDR2 667 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration 32 bit 64 bit Windows 2000 Advanced Windows XP Professional x64 Server Edition ASUS P5B VM Some old version DDR2 800 667 DIMMs may not match Intel s On Die Termination ODT requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2 533 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 Due to chipset limitation DDR2 667 with CL 3 will be downgraded to run at DDR2 533 by default setting If you want to ope
51. d to prevent incorrect cable connection when Pa el E E UA using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5 FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 P5B VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector Digital Audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for the S PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output Connect one end of the S PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S PDIF module ier Da P5B VM AS0S 6 He GND SPDIFOUT 5V SPDIF_OUT P5B VM Digital Audio Connector Z The S PDIF out module is purchased separately 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 IDE connector 40 1 pin PRI_EIDE The onboa
52. e overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory Enable this option only when you install 64 bit operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled When this item is enabled the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect When disabled you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub items Configuration options Enabled Disabled Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG PCI Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device Configuration options IGD PCI IGD PCI PEG PEG IGD PEG PCl Initiate Graphic Mode Select Enabled 8MB Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics device Configuration options Disabled Enabled 1MB Enabled 8MB DVMT Mode Select Fixed Mode Allows you to select the DVMT mode Configuration options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT FIXED Memory 128MB Allows you to select the DVMT FIXED graphic memory size Configuration options 128MB 256MB Maximum DVMT The option of Maximum DVMT is for DVMT Mode only PEG Force x1 Disabled Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS P5B VM 2 23 2 4 5 Onboard Devices Configuration Aduanced HD Audio Controller Enabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Onboard PCIE GbE LAN Enabled LAN Option ROM
53. e utility Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS based flash utility See page 2 3 for details 1 3 3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo2 TAM 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 31 for details C P R CPU Parameter Recall Ta 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 aN Due to chipset behavior AC power off is required prior using C P R function ASUS P5B VM 1 5 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A 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
54. eads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file ASUS P5B VM 2 7 2 8 e Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition can AN 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 2 1 5 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 file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file i 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 Place the support CD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Install ASUS Update See page 3 3 for the Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system V Q
55. ed This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled V Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for PS 2 mouse Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P5B VM 2 31 2 32 Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled When set to Enabled this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options Security Settings lt Enter gt to change ET password Supervisor Password Not Installed lt Enter gt again to User Password Not Installed disabled password Change Sup
56. ervisor Password Change User Passward 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 lt Enter gt 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm 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 lt Enter gt The message Password Uninstalled appears If you forget your BIOS password you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 2 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM Chapter 2 BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the
57. es the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press lt Enter gt to save the changes while exiting Exit amp 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 fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation 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 confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM ASUS P5B VM 2 35 2 36 Chapter 2 BIOS setup This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Software support ASUS P5B VM 3 1 3 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 2000 XP 64 bit XP operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware e Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the
58. he Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ady ado Pe Hoot pel Exit Suspend Mode Auto Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled APM Configuration E Hardware Monitor 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 2 5 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Allows you to determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 4 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P5B VM 2 27 2 28 2 5 5 APM Configuration APM Configuration 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
59. ional 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 lf the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified 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 qualified service technician or your retailer vii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports It also lists the
60. ith DDR2 DIMM notch extra force Remove the DIMM from the socket Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion 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 itand make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use 4 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on the next page 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card aN When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure
61. key ASUS PC Probe Il This smart utility monitors the fan speed CPU temperature and system voltages and alerts you of any detected problems This utility helos you keep your computer in healthy operating condition Anti Virus Utility The anti virus application scans identifies and removes computer viruses View the online help for detailed information Chapter 3 Software support 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 0c driver The Microsoft DirectX 9 0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound DirectX improves the 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 3 2 4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create JMicron JMB363 SATA PATA RAID driver disk Make disk Fipe witi Gee ti Eir rope aide Make JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID driver Make JMicron JMB36X 64bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X 64bit RAID driver ASUS P5B VM 3 5 3 2 5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual Most user
62. llows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD 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 Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer M 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 Configuration options Disabled Auto ASUS P5B VM 2 15 PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SWDMAO SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MWDMAO MWDMA1 MWDMA2 UDMAO UDMA1 UDMA2 UDMA3 UDMA4 UDMA5 SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 5 IDE Configura
63. more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 4 The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 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 profess
64. n 2 14 2 3 4 Primary Secondary Third Fourth IDE Master Slave 2 15 2 3 5 WOE GON MGUIN ANON sd ase cestrcnecoseteceasnnnpascecniancncepecnccsaceaene 2 16 2 3 6 System Information scctcaeterescesedntacecducesdua neve wassencoaeced 2 17 Advanced Menu o gecncsicsesveeseecectantcenstenctornweicencereneetavanseccsuceteures 2 18 2 4 1 GPC OMG UNTO ssatina 2 18 2 4 2 Chipset spececxtieschcndenessaceceacalgnnataxnsedancededieaediactceecudeedecsaens 2 19 2 4 3 Onboard Devices Configuration sssseeseeeeeeee eneen 2 24 24A POPOP oened e E ee eee eee 2 26 Power memi EEE 2 27 2 5 1 AQPT2 0 SUPPO irsrissoississsoe a s 2 27 2 5 2 ACPI APIC Support ccccccsccsssesssseessteesssessseessees 2 27 2539 APM Config lat N sssisssetsssissiinisininsiis a 2 28 2 5 4 Hardware MONITOT 2a tacsersasersrsianaciecanatcacnenaiectneatniaseiicriavadeniutes 2 29 Contents 2 6 2 7 BOOI MENU nisisiisnse ESE E ENA AS NRN 2 30 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority sosirii 2 30 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration cccceceeeeceteeeteeseeeees 2 31 2693 ROG CUTE escapees eE EEEE ERa 2 32 Eit OTI S 2 35 Chapter 3 Software support 3 1 3 2 3 3 Installing an operating system ssssssssssssunennnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 2 Support CD information csccccssssesseeesseeeesseeessssessseeesseeenses 3 2 3 2 1 Running the support CD cccccccessssssseessereesseeeeseeess 3 2 3 2 2 Drivers Men s i aea EENE NS 3 3 323 Utilitie
65. nd J12Q3AB 6 JM388Q643A 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction DDR2 533 Size 256MB Vendor KINGSTON Chip No E5116AF 5C E Side s Part No KVR533D2N4 256 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 KVR533D2N4 512 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT KVR533D2N4 1G 256MB Qimonda HYB181512160AF 3 7 HYS64T32000HU 3 7 A 512MB Qimonda HYB181512800AF37 HYS64T64000HU 3 7 A 1024MB Qimonda HYB181512800AF37 HYS64T128020HU 3 7 A 256MB Qimonda HYB1815121608BF 3 7 HYS64T32000HU 3 7 B 512MB Qimonda HYB181512800BF37 HYS64T64000HU 3 7 B 1024MB Qimonda HYB181512800BF37 HYS64T128020HU 3 7 B 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821F C4 HYMP564U648 C4 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821F C4 ECC HYMP564U728 C4 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821F C4 HYMP512U648 C4 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP C3 HYMP564U64AP8 C3 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP C3 HYMP512U64AP8 C3 512MB ELPIDA E5108AB 5C E EBE51UD8ABFA 5C E 256MB Apacer E5116AB 5C E 78 81077 420 512MB KINGMAX E5108AE 5C E KLBC28F A8EB4 1024MB KINGMAX E5108AE 5C E KLBD48F A8EB4 512MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK 37 KLBC28F A8KE4 1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN KLBD48F A8ME4 LN Visit the ASUS website www asus com for the latest QVL Side s SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A B C
66. ned to PCI Device Relece Ttan IRQ 9 assigned to PCI Device Change ion IRQ 10 assigned to PCI Device FL General alp IRQ 11 assigned to PCI Device fave and Exit IRQ 14 assigned to PCI Device E IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device Plug and Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes When set to Yes BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ When set to No BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested Configuration options No Yes Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device When set to PCI Device the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI PnP devices When set to Reserved the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices Configuration options PCI Device Reserved 2 5 Power menu T
67. ntel R Pentium R 4 CPU 3 00GHz setting Frequency 3 00GHz FSB Speed 800MHz Cache L1 16 KB Cache L2 2048 KB Ratio Actual Value 15 Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Select Screen Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Td Select Iten Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enter Ce te Boh feronn Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Fi General Help Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Automatic Fia Gave and Exit Intel R C STATE tech Enabled ESO Exit Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPU TM function Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the CPU internal thermal control function In TM mode the CPU power consumption is reduced Configuration options Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Function Enabled Allows you to Enable disable Execute Disable Function Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper Threading Technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS P5B VM 2
68. oard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS P5B VM Cables Serial ATA power and signal 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 Documentation User guide Z If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights Green ASUS TE 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 lapi li Intel Core 2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core 2 processor in the LGA775 package With the new Intel Core microarchitecture technology and 1066 800 MHz FSB Intel Core 2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world Chapter 1 Product introduction E Intel G965 Chipset The Intel G965 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multi media experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 Delivering breakthrough increases in 3D 2D and video capabilities the integrated chipset meets the changing display requirements
69. of visually rich applications The Intel G965 Express features the Intel Clear Video Technology which trailblazes new standards in high definition video crisp imaging and accurate color control DDR2 memory support zak 2 The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800 667 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications The dual channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12 8 GB s Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with different memory size and enjoy dual channel feature at the same time See pages 1 18 for details IEEE 1394a support Ki The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio video appliances such as digital television digital video camcorders storage peripherals amp other PC portable devices See pages 1 28 and 1 33 for details This motherboard supports the next generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA SATA 3Gb s storage specification delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high speed data retrieval and saves The external SATA port located at the back I O provides smart setup and hot plug functions Easily backup photos videos and other entertainment contents to external devices
70. ome Office Desktop or Always On Click Apply then click OK Close the Display Properties window After you adjust the power scheme the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low Biya i ay ie IRD MME Ep HHE FTI ok bo cii hss m O ere mn Taa en beem been klepe ml ia E i mm F erp ee nih he el epee bmj lia Fi ompr bhi ba eee a j ed oe ee Fe mie in Be The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating Z system ASUS P5B VM A 3 A 4 A 3 Intel Hyper Threading Technology e The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with BW Hyper Threading Technology Hyper Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP 2003 Server and Linux 2 4 x kernel and later versions only Under Linux use the Hyper Threading compiler to compile the code If you are using any other operating systems disable the Hyper Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance Installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended Make sure to enable the Hyper Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system For more information on Hyper Threading Technology visit www intel com info hyperthreading Using the Hyper Threading Technology To use the Hyper Threading Technology 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper Threading Technology 2 Power up the
71. pseoqiayjoW E2833 First Edition July 2006 Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE
72. puter A gt ASUS P5B VM 2 5 2 6 2 1 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD the USB flash disk or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file Prepare the motherboard support CD the USB flash disk or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to PSBVMA ROM lf your display monitor is connected to the onboard VGA connector the display monitor will turn off and the system will beep once while CrashFree BIOS 3 starts updating your system The system will beep once again while the process is finished and the display will return after the system restarts Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk te 2 4 Turn on the system Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery 6 Xo dr E oe BE Lo ak 1 Ko 2 Aa When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file
73. quence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place 3 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN Bo CPU_FAN in r oO z E 555 ee i ja J ETTEI 4 O P5B VM CPU Fan Connector LN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector ASUS P5B VM 1 15 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 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 1 16 Chapter 1 Product introduction 5 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling Narrow end of the groove aN The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting The photo
74. rate with lower latency adjust the memory timing manually There will be 8MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel Mode The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel mode and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for Intel Quiet System Technology 1 19 1 20 Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2 800 Size 512MB Vendor KINGSTON Chip No Side s K4T51083QC Part No KVR800D2N5 512 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5 1G 512MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF25F HYS64T64020HU 25F A 256MB Qimonda HYB181T512160BF 25F HYS64T32000HU 25F B 512MB Qimonda HYB181T512800BF25F HYS64T64000HU 25F B 1024MB Qimonda HYB181T512800BF25F HYS64T128020HU 25F B 512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX M378T6553CZ3 CE7 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC ZCE7 M378T3354CZ3 CE7 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP S5 HYMP564U64BP8 S5 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP S5 HYMP512U64BP8 S5 512MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ MT8HTF6464AY 80EA3 1024MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ MT16HTF12864AY 80EA3 512MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX MT8HTF6464AY 80ED4 1024MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX MT16HTF12864AY 80ED4 512MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX MT8HTF6464AY 80ED4 1024MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX MT16HTF12864AY 80ED4
75. rator X3000 Intel GMA X3000 integrated High Definition Video Processing with max resolutions to Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 bpp 75Hz Max shared memory of 256MB Support Microsoft DX 9 OpenGL 1 5 Pixel Shader 3 0 Southbridge Intel ICH8 4x SATA 3 0 Gb s ports JMicron JMB363 PATA and SATA controller 1x UltraDMA 133 100 66 for up to 2 PATA devices 1x Internal SATA 3 0 Gb s port 1x External SATA 3 0 Gb s port RAID 0 RAID 1 and JBOD configuration Realtek RTL8111B PCIE Gigabit LAN controller ADI AD 1988 8 channel High Definition Audio CODEC Support Jack Sensing Enumeration Multi streaming and Jack Retasking S PDIF out interface TI 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports one at midboard one at back panel 10 x USB2 0 ports 6 ports at mid board 4 ports at back panel continued on the next page P5B VM specifications summary ASUS Al Lifestyle Features Other Features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Al Gear ASUS Al Nap ASUS Advanced Q Fan ASUS Crystal Sound Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY ASUS Q Connector ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 4 x USB 2
76. rd IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your device Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector device s Single device Cable Select or Master Black Black or gray Slave V e Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the ae Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable Two devices _ Cable Select Black Gray e Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices aN lf any device jumper is set as Cable Select make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting im se i NS P5B VM i PRI_EIDE rl Li A PIN1 n NOTE Orient the red markings Fe usually zigzag on the ID H ribbon cable to PIN 1 P5B VM IDE Connector ASUS P5B VM 1 31 1 32 ICH8 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for
77. re installing SoundMAX Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only If the SoundMAX audio utility is correctly installed you will find the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar From the taskbar double click on the SoundMAX icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel ASUS P5B VM 3 7 Audio preferences a Click the ia icon to go to the Preferences page This page allows you to change various audio settings Enhanced Microphone Features Voice recording Enables Noise Filter function Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans air conditioners and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming sudio stream while recording You can enable it for a better recording quality 3 3 2 ASUS Al Gear ASUS Al Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs This easy to use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption Shift the gear to the performance setting that you like 3 8 Chapter 3 Software support Hi bear Medium Performance Maximum Performance High Maximum Performance Power Saving 3 3 3 ASUS Al Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation Click Yes on the confi
78. rmation screen i I JS Ai Nap Are you sure that you want to enter Ai Map mode To exit Al Nap mode press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen Are yoy sure that you want to leave A Map mode ASUS P5B VM 3 9 Chapter 3 Software support The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports CPU features A 2 A 1 I m Intel EM64T The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors running on 32 bit operating systems The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website www asus com support download if you need to update the BIOS file See Chapter 4 for details Visit www intel com for more information on the EM64T feature Visit www microsoft com for more information on Windows 64 bit OS Using the Intel EM64T feature To use the Intel EM64T feature 1 Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU that supports the Intel EM64T 2 Install a 64 bit operating system Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition 3 Install the 64 bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD 4 Install the 64 bit drivers for expansion cards or add on devices if any N A 2 Z e A 2 1 Refer to the expansion card or add on device s documentation or visit the related we
79. s Menu essennnnnnonnennnrnesnsnnnrnnrrenennrrnnnenerrrrnsssnrrrnnne 3 4 3 2 4 Make disk M NU cccsssececeeseessseeeeeeeesessaeeeeeessseseaees 3 5 3 2 5 EAE E PEAT EE E EAEE ET EE EE 3 6 3 2 6 ASUS Contact information cccccccsseeeesssseeeesesseeeees 3 6 Software information cccsssessscsessseeeessceessseeeessseensseesensseees 3 7 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e 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
80. s the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored 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 field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed Chassis Fan1 Speed xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored 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 chassis the specific field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed ASUS P5B VM 2 29 Power Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the chassis the specific field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators ASUS Advanced Q Fan Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Advanced Q Fan control Configuration options Disabled Performance Optimal Silent Ultra Silent V The option of Ultra Silent is for Intel Core
81. set button or the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt lt Del gt keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system 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 oN e 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 Setup Defaults 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 file for this motherboard ASUS P5B VM 2 11 2 12 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Adwanoad Powar Boat Lop Ewit System Time S Use ENTER TAB System Date Mon 05 15 2006 or SHIFT TAB to Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in select a field Use or to SATA 1 Not Detected configure system time SATA 2 Not Detected SATA 3 Not Detected SATA 4 Not Detected IDE Configuration
82. sh 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice Please see page 4 2 section 4 1 2 for details ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 00 FLASH TYPE BESHIE BOARD B5B vM BOARD Ufo Selo pe VER 0024 0101 VER Unknown DATE 05 16 06 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load B Backup ESC Exit Tab Switch Up Down Home End Move Chapter 2 BIOS setup 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 Aduane eed Exit Options Exit syste setup Exit amp Save Changes came the Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes rid ey cont bn Load Setup Defaults for this operation V Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished 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 confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your chang
83. shows the groove shaded for emphasis aN Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation ASUS P5B VM 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240 pin footprint compared to the 184 pin DDR DIMM DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets oki ii ii HP if Pine ao ie M PaS VM 240 pin DOR DAM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 aN Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the Intel Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance Otherwise system will halt 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommende
84. that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable Refer to the table on the next page for details ASUS P5B VM 1 23 1 24 1 8 3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re direct to IRQ 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering Communications Port COM1 IRQ holder for PCI steering Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port LPT1 System CMOS Real Time Clock ACPI SMBus Controller IRQ holder for PCI steering PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor IDEIRQ legacy mode combined mapped as primary SMasterATA1 Master SATA3 Secondary IDEIRQ legacy mode combined mapped as secondary SATA2 Master SATA4 Secondary These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard shared PCIEX4 1 On board ESATA SATA_RAID On board PRI_IDE On board HD Audio AD1988 On board GbEthernet RTL8111B USB 2 0 EHCI 1 USB 2 0 EHCI 2 USB12 UHCI 1 USB34 UHCI 2 shared USB56 UHCI 3 shared USB910 UHCI 5 SATA1 SATA2 ICH8 shared SATA3 SATA4 ICH8 shared Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN car
85. therboard 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 a Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5B VM 1 7 1 8 1 5 3 Motherboard layout 24 5cm 9 6in Fx CPU_FAN Super I O l LGA775 le lels f alal isle Q ollo ollo uy Elle E E siel Isls z eo EE o ojo ojo 4 4 A JA A JA S 5 las Tit Tit Oo eje TN TN 3 4 a n l ATXT2V 2 2 oa Qa oc s ele jele a oF Intel G965MCH olla olla SZ z RTL8111B Q Q Q Q fe A i i Lu a a T w PCIEX16 Pon O Of C sB_PwR PCI2 Intel ICH8 SATA1 SATA2 5 A Cithiurn Cell fra aa PCIEX4 1 MOS P SATA3 SATA4 s p POExa1 HAHAAHA F IE1394_2 ADH auae FERED EDEL TEN CET Tem USB56 USB78 910 Elac y LN Refer to 1 10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 4 Layout contents DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x4 slots Jumper Page PCI Express x16 slot
86. tion The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press lt Enter gt if you wish to configure the item IDE Configuration SATA Configuration Enhanced Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 SATA Configuration Enhanced Configuration options Compatible Enhanced Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled Allows you to enable to disable the hard disk write protection This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS Configuration options Disabled Enabled IDE Detect Time Out 35 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 3 6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory ASUS P5B VM 2 17 2 18 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY But anh Exit Jumperfree Configur
87. tion Removing the cap will cause system boot failure o d 1 CLRTC 12 23 o 3 __ Es Ch aa Normal Clear CMOS JE Default P5B VM Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values Due to the chipset limitation AC power off is required prior using C P R function You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR 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
88. uit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Chapter 2 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from 3 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic or drop down menu then click Next click Auto Select Click Next ASUS P5B VM 9 9 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop down menu then click Next 7 Lose ee EN ot E so hows ey kapran ot ee ee i Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process r i 00 00 azm mo ooo Flew at pepe RS a p aed ber aa cel
89. ver 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 PnP cap This side of the socket box should face you To prevent damage to the socket pins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 angle Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100 angle A then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove B Load plate Alignment key 5 Position the CPU over the socket making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU 6 Close the load plate A then push the load lever B until it snaps into the retention tab 7 If installing a dual core CPU connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EIST and Hyper Threading Technology Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features
90. wer is off before you install the CPU If installing a dual core CPU connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN 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 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard BO LE m O00 Oooo P5B VM CPU Socket 775 aN Before installing the CPU make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load le
91. wnload the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt 2 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk A gt afudos iP5B VM ROM 4 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS A gt afudos iP5B 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 flash BIOS CEY bi oXe Mapa Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash 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 gt afudos iP5B 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 flash BIOS Reading file Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash Verifying flash Please restart your com
92. y configured system we recommend that you use a power supply unit PSU that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 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 configuring 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 Specification 2 0 compliant 400W PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration CPU Intel Pentium Extreme 3 73GHz Memory 512 MB DDR2 x4 Graphics card ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device SATA hard disk drive x2 Optical drive DVD RW ASUS P5B VM 1 37 13 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions f I vi LE A PA NEL Fim RHE Q es PLED SPEAKER A b ASUS Reset e Ground Ground Ground ee 5V PWR D l Q IDE_LE IDE_LED LED a r Q P5B VM System Panel Connector

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