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    P5E-VM HDMI 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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    this guide ix P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features
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    3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10
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    USB Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.4 Chipset 4-22 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-24 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 4-26 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled 4-26 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 support [Disabled 4-26 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support
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    Serial ATA hard disks 5-33 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-43 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-43 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
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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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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of
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    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
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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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    P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel®
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    P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary USB AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel) ASUS AI Lifestyle Features: - ASUS Splendid ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear2 - ASUS AI Nap
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    P5E-VM HDMI specifications summary Internal connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header
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    xiv
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD AS�U�S�S�u�pe�rb�S�o�ftw�a�re�L�ib�ra�ry�C�D Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1-
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    ® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's G35 Chipset The Intel® G35 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3500. It supports
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    to 2-25 for details. • This motherboard is bundled with an HDMI-to-DVI conversion adaptor. • As the VGA driver for Windows® XP does not include screen scraper defense RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for six SATA connectors. See pages 2-27 to 2-28 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    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 2-30 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides
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    2 is a user-friendly BIOS update 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 pages 4-5 and 4-34 for details. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1-
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    of the computer. See pages 5-15 to 5-20 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-27 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    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. ® P5E-VM HDMI SB_PWR P5E-VM HDMI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-
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    image below. 2.2.2 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 ® P5E-VM HDMI 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    (9.6in) 2.2.3 KBMS Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Super I/O HDMI FLOPPY ® P5E-VM HDMI DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) VGA USB3-6 LGA775 COM1 SPDIF_O1 E1394
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    slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slot Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) Out port (gray) 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 11. IEEE 1394a port 12. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 -6 14. HDMI port 15. PS/2 keyboard
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    connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Q-Connector Page 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-
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    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
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    ® P5E-VM HDMI USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5E-VM HDMI 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
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    then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate Alignment key 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775
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    and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-
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    a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5E-VM HDMI CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM HDMI CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the
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    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 B from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5E-VM HDMI DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5E-VM HDMI 240-pin Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-13
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    the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows
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    P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists 1024MB Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C N/A Elixir DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* KVR800D2N5/512 ••• KHX6400D2LL/1G •• KHX6400D2LLK2/ • • AL6E8E63B8E1K ••• AL7E8E63B-8E1K ••• 8G-24IK2-EBT ••• M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C • • • ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-15
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    P5E-VM HDMI�M�o��th��e�rb��o�a�r�d��Q�u��a�li�fi�e�d��V�e�n��d�o�r�s��L�is��ts��(�Q�V��L�) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip A8KB5 T6UA512C5 T6UB1GC5 TB3D2667C58S TB4D2667C58D NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C NT512T64U88B0BY-3C AL6E8E63B-6E1K DIMM support A* B* C 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports four modules inserted into the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-17
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    components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket 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. 2.4.4 Removing
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    cover (if your motherboard is already installed 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 P5E-VM HDMI
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    CMOS motherboard PCI USB controller 1 - - - shared - - - - USB controller 2 - - shared - - - - - USB controller 3 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 5 - - - - - shared - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB
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    slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x1 slot ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-21
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    the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (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
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    6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. 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. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-23
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    an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 13. USB 2.0 ports 3-6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. �H��D�M�I�p�o�r�t. This port is for a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. • This motherboard comes
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    higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v7.14 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25
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    gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. PIN 1 PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P5E-VM HDMI P5E-VM HDMI IDE connector Drive jumper setting Single
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    connectors (7-pin SATA1 RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support CD. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10) is available only if you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot
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    damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-29
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    chassis supports front panel 1394 ports. The IEEE 1394a module cable is purchased separately. 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD ® P5E-VM HDMI Left Audio Channel Ground
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    ! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E-VM HDMI GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P5E-VM HDMI Fan connectors PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND Only the CPU-FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port
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    -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. AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC '97 audio pin definition ® P5E-VM HDMI SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR
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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 P5E-VM HDMI
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    Ground Ground Speaker ® P5E-VM HDMI IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5E-VM HDMI System panel connector • System
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    ASUS QConnector. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS QConnector 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 P5E-VM HDMI
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    2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 3-
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    the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system
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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. 4 BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-
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    update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS
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    . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5E-VM.rom P5E-VM ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-
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    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. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter
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    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 and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 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. 4- Chapter
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    not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5E-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03
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    completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter
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    under the Exit Menu. See section 4.8 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 P5E-VM HDMI 4-
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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 System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 08/10/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4
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    that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-11
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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 System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 08/10/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA
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    1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 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 P5E-VM HDMI
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    [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA
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    set this item to [RAID]. If you want to Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. Hard Disk Write BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field
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    Overclocking to [Manual] and [N.O.S.] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting [9] Use the and keys to select the CMOS to the default setting. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-17
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    control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. DRAM CAS# Latency [ 5] 70V] [0.80V] [0.90V] [1.00V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [
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    chipset and CPU. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V] ~ [1.67V] [1.69V] [1.71V] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    the configuration options. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options Disabled Enhanced USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Port 64/60 Emulation Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled
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    Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-21
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    CPU Ratio Control to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS
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    the primary boot device. BIOS SETUP UTILITY DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory [DVMT Mode] [256MB] Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    Disabled] Front Panel 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] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows
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    . 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] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-25
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    an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM
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    4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-27
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    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. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Chassis Q-Fan Control. Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select a fan speed ratio in the low CPU temperature. Configuration options [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%] A very low fan speed ratio minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-29
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    . Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set
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    Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-31
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    > to display the configuration options. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6
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    item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5E-VM HDMI VER: 0113 DATE: 10/05/07 Update ROM BOARD:
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    Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-35
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    Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. 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
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-32 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-43 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-
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    to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. If you install
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    software that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure
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    the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. You can also download the utility by clicking the Security tab. Anti-Virus Utility Download Allows you to choose the
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    your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your PC. 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-
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    ® Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 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. 5- Chapter 5: 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 P5E-VM HDMI 5-
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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. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-
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    images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the
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    HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Configuration options Click any of
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    HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-13
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    the 3D Audio Demo: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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    computer: 1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle
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    the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-17
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    display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel DMI Information to display the available information. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support
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    usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper­ ‑Threading, two pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-19
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    memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate the Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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    support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions AI Booster ASUS P5E-VM HDMI Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI N.O.S. Press to launch Q-Fan2 5-
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    open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
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    AI Gear 2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and then click the AI Gear2 button on the AI Suite main window. Shift the gear to the performance setting that you like. Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Performance Maximum Power Saving ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-23
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    a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode
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    -clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. button on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-25
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    installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the AI Suite mAIn window. Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Select CPU Q-Fan or CHASSIS Q-Fan. Click
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    AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-27
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    the support CD. Launching ASUS Splendid You can launch ASUS Splendid right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. To launch the ASUS Splendid utility from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > ASUS Splendid x.x.x >Splendid. The ASUS Splendid main window appears
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    Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, and Hue by dragging the bars. The four items are configurable in RGB output only. Other ASUS Splendid options From the main window, you can also configure other settings by clicking the Preference tab to display the Preference sub-menu. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-29
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    You must first connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both folder. For Windows XP Home edition users, click Steps of enabling file sharing on this pop-up message and follow the instructions to enable the 5: Software support
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    folder under another directory. To connect to another computer: This function is valid for ASUS products only. 1. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Connect. The shared folder. to log in and have full access to this shared folder. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-31
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    motherboard comes with one RAID controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • The Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels. 5.4.1 RAID
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    to display the configuration options. 4. Select RAID from the configuration options, then press . 5. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-33
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    RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for
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    string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-35
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    to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then ? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to
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    1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change (Y/N): 6. Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-37
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    RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID RAID RAID RAID 10 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID size for the RAID 10 array, audio and video editing. 5. Key in the RAID
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    and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-39
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    drives to configure as RAID. The following pop‑ RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID key to select the stripe size for the RAID 5 array, then press . The for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID create the RAID volume and return to the main menu
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    >. This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume "VolumeX"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID
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    ® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    . To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support
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    CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5E-VM HDMI
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    • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® 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
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    feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low
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    Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper­‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A-
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    A- Appendix: CPU features
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