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    P5E-VM SE Motherboard
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    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
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    this guide viii P5E-VM SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features
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    30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11
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    Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 A.2 Enhanced
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    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 if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, . vi
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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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    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 : At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iP5E-VM SE.ROM ix
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    P5E-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB 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 SE specifications summary AI Lifestyle Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI
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    P5E-VM SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x
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    describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    CD Documentation ASUS P5E-VM SE 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If
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    not restrict the memory size across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory size. See page 1-18 for details. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-3
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    ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification. See page 1-31 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital
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    Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 1-38 for details. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-5
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    see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that aren't. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily see the critical parts of the computer. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without
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    to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. See page 1-27 for details. ASUS P5E-VM SE
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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. ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-8 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 ® P5E-VM SE ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-9
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    KBMS Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Super I/O VGA LGA775 ® P5E-VM SE 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) USB3-6 SPDIF_O1 E1394 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO
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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 P5E-VM SE 1-11
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    1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE 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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    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. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-13
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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 ® P5E-VM SE CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E-VM SE 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 P5E-VM SE
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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 P5E-VM SE 1-17
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    1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The 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 SE DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5E-VM SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A
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    to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-19
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    P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip SS/ Brand DS 512MB TS64MLQ64V8J TS128MLQ64V8J T800UA12C4 T800UB1GC4 NT512T64U880BY-25C NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C AL6E8E63B8E1K AL7E8E63B-8E1K 8G-24IK2-EBT M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C DIMM support
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    P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL -6E1K DIMM support • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-21
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    -EBT SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 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
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    cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS P5E-VM SE
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    - - shared - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - - - - shared - VIA 1394 - - - - shared - - - Azalia - - - - - - shared - ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-25
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    1.8.4 PCI slot The PCI slot support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
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    memory 5-10 P5E-VM SE P5E-VM SE 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 and reboot the system so the BIOS
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    connectors 1 2 3 45 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
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    Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 13. USB 2.0 ports 3-6. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-29
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    ® P5E-VM SE 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY 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 SE P5E-VM SE
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    Red Red Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-31
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    are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E-VM SE USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND
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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 SE Left Audio Channel Ground
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    caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E-VM SE GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 P5E-VM SE 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
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    chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5E-VM SE +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS P5E-VM SE Chassis intrusion connector (Default) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97
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    Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73 GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard
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    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. ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-37
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    to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q-Connector. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. Step2. Properly
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    This chapter tells how to change the Chapter 2: BIOS se2tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD
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    > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-3
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    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 SE.rom P5E-VM SE 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    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. ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-5
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    the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press + during POST to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5E-VM SE VER: 0103 DATE: 01/15/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: Note
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    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. ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-7
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    (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:\>afudos /iP5E-VM SE.ROM 4. The utility
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    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! ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-9
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    program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted
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    fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 01/28/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 5 SATA settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-11
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    menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 5 SATA 6 PATA Primary
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 01/28/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 5 SATA you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [English] ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-13
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    information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device
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    write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-15
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    of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0103 Build Date : 01/15/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed Count : 3000 MHz : 2 System Memory Available : 503 MB Select
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    set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-17
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    when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual] and [N.O.S.] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use BIOS setup
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    DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks]~[14 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5E-VM SE
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    may damage the memory module(s)! FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V] [1.24V] ~ [1.46V] [1.48V] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. North Bridge Voltage
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    Inc. Atheros POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Port 64/60 Emulation Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed ] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-21
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    you enable the USB 2.0 Controller item. 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] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00 GHz Frequency :3.00GHz FSB Speed :1333 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6F9 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :9 Options Auto MANUAL
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    Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Initiate Graphic Adapter Internal Graphics Mode Select PEG Port Control PEG Port Force x1 [Enabled] [PEG/PCI] [Enabled, 8MB] [Auto] [Disabled] Video
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    PEG Port Control 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] [Maximum DVMT] ASUS P5E-VM SE
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    Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard Device Configuraiton High Definition Audio Front Panel Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address
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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 SE 2-27
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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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    ] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-29
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    or set specific keys on 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] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS
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    the low CPU temperature. motherboard, the field shows N/A. Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P5E-VM SE
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    Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [HDD:PM-WDC WD800JD] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM
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    [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' 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 option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-33
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    password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . 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 1.9 Jumper for information on how to erase
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    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 SE 2-35
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: P5E-VM SE VER: 0103 DATE: 01/15/08 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 SE 2-37
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    Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY 1-2 N/A 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A Atheros Controller 0 Options Disabled Enhanced Atheros POST Check LAN cable [Disabled , Inc. Atheros POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST).
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    fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5E-VM SE
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    2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3: 3 Software support
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    . • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 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
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    Accelerator Driver 4. Other drivers Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS P5E-VM SE 3-3
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    and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you
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    from the website. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. You can also download the utility by clicking the Photo-Editing tab. DVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. You can also download the utility by clicking the DVD Burner tab. ASUS P5E-VM SE 3-5
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    the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your PC. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual
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    3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. ASUS P5E-VM SE 3-7
  • Asus P5E-VM SE | User Manual - Page 98
    Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
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    The Appendix describes the CPU features Appendix: CPU featAures and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    ® 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 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com
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    BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5E-VM SE
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    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
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