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    P5B-VM DO Motherboard
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    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
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    ...vi Safety information vii P5B-VM DO specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features
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    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2.4.4 CPU Configuration
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    Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other
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    . 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
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    signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and
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    the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    LAN Audio IEEE 1394  LGA775 socket for Intel® Quad-core / Core™2 Extreme/ �C�o�r�e™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D ��p�ro�c�e�s�s�o�r Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q965
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    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 External Serial ATA port 1 x VGA port 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support
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    P5B-VM DO specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 16 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 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-VM DO Serial ATA power and signal cable for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of
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    page 1-30 and 1-34 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 1-30 and 1-34 for details. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-
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    digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by Intel
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    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. Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required prior to using C.P.R. function. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-
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    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. R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B-VM DO R ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-
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    ,240-pin module) P5B-VM DO PARALLE PORT VGA 1394_USB12 LAN_USB34 ATX12V RTL8111B Intel Q965 AUDIO SATA_RAID1 JMicron JMB363 PCIEX16 TSB43AB22A PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 AD1988 AAFP CD PCIEX4_1 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_2 ADH CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_EIDE R Intel ICH8DO COM1 CHA_FAN2
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    1. 2. 3. 4. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 4 slot PCI Express x16 slot Jumper 1. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-31 1-31 1-31 1-31 ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-
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    (4-pin CD) 10. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 14. ATX power connectors (24-pin
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    Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-11
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    1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A),
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    -core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5B-VM DO
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    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
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    the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5B-VM DO
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    1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly
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    after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-17
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    : 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5B-VM DO R 128 Pins P5B-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for
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    with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. • 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 the Intel® vPro™ Technology and the Intel® Quiet System Technology. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-19
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    P5B-VM DO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB SS BL6464AA804.8FD DS BL12864AA804.16FD SS AHU512E800C5K1C DS AHU01GE800C5K1C SS TS64MLQ64V8J DIMM support ABC 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    P5B-VM DO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) support ABC ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ••• ••• ••• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••• ••• •• • ••• ••• •• ••• •• •• •• ••• •• •• ••• •• ASUS P5B-VM
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    P5B-VM DO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-553 MHz capability Size of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533
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    DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with 1 extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-23
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    sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card
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    13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 6 Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-25
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    this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI Slot 1 shared - - --- - - PCI Slot 2 - shared - --- - - PCIE x 16_1 shared - - --- - - PCIE x 4_1 shared - - --- - - Onboard ESATA, SATA_RAID shared - - - - shared - - Onboard PRI_IDE shared - - --- - - Onboard HD Audio
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    figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x4 slot. 1.8.6 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 slot. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-27
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    ! P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • 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
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    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. P5B-VM DO KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM DO Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-29
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    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 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN
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    the BIOS to [RAID]. See section "2.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration" for details. • 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 DO
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    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. P5B-VM DO R SPDIF_OUT GND Spdif out +5V P5B-VM DO SPDIF OUT connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    : blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO IDE connector PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-33
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    module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5B-VM DO R TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V IE1394_2 1 P5B-VM DO IEEE 1394a Connector The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 7. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM_SLOT) This connector supports a Trusted Platform P5B-VM DO CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V x GND LPC.PD# R GND smb_dk_main smb_data_main LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X TPM P5B-VM DO TPM connector ASUS P5B-VM
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    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. P5B-VM DO R USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND
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    CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation R GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CHA_FAN2 P5B-VM DO Fan connectors CHA_FAN CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. 11. Serial port connector (10
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    intrusion detection feature. P5B-VM DO +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM DO Chassis Intrusion connector (Default) 13. 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
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    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 DO
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    IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-VM DO System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for
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    Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. Step2. Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connector. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. Step3. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-41
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    1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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    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
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    performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • 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 DO 2-
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    BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11
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    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download 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
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    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
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    reads 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 DO
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    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
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    > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > 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 DO 2-
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    to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file
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    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 DO 2-11
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    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [17:20:30] System Date [Thu 05/22/2006] Legacy settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-13
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    screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:20:30] System Date [Thu 05/22/2006] in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    type of device connected to the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items ( 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
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    for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    24/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz : 2933MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 240MB 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 DO 2-17
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    only when the AI Tuning item is set to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] 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 and keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired
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    overclocking 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 CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! ASUS P5B-VM
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    to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter
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    press , a warning message will appear to ask if you want to clear the user information in the security chip. Use the left/right arrow key to [OK] to execute the Clearing the TPM function, the data saved in the TPM security chip will be cleared and can never be restored. ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-21
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    ] The following item appears when the item CPU ratio adjustment is set to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting: [xx] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hardware Prefetcher
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    Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-23
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    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. The following sub-items appear time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [3] [4] [5] [6] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    DRAM Clocks]~[6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [6DRAM Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]~[6 DRAM Clocks] ] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-25
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    Support ME HECI Configuration ME-HECI Configure Intel AMT Parameters Intel AMT Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Options Disabled Enabled When the Intel AMT Support message between the host software and the ME firmware. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ME-IDER
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    : [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-27
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    [RAID] [BASIC] [AHCI] Must load the JMB363 driver when creating RAID sets, even if all the drivers of the RAID sets are used as data drivers. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-29
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    [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Allows you to determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-31
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    on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU
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    the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, Intel® Core™2 processors only. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-33
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    feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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
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    , select the Change Supervisor Password then press . 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 "1.9 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-35
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    Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] to change password.
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    EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM-DO VER: 0017 DATE: 10/24/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-37
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    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 to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS P5B-VM DO 3-
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    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
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    RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. Intel(R) Ethernet Driver Installs the Intel® ethernet driver. Intel(R) Management Engine Interface Installs the Intel® management engine interface. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P5B-VM DO 3-
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    detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 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
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    JMicron® JMB36X or Intel® ICH8 RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver. Make Intel® ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a Intel® ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5B-VM DO 3-
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    (PDF). Download the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from www.adobe.com if you do not have one. 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. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
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    give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5B-VM DO 3-
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    Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
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