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    P5Q-VM Motherboard
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    No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    vii About this guide viii P5Q-VM 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 unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.4 Before
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    power switch 1-44 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
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    2-43 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 3.3 ASUS Express Gate
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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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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the
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    the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD 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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    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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    P5Q-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dualcore / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm
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    P5Q-VM specifications summary ASUS Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Rear panel connectors ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EPU-4 Engine - AI Nap ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS
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    P5Q-VM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x COM connector
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5Q-VM 2 x S��A�T�A��s�i�g�n�a�l�c�a��b�le�s� 1 x SATA power cables for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O Shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the
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    Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��1�-�3�6��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-3
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    192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��1�-�3�0��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides
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    running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-5
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    then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to
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    the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-7
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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-9
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    1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    -up (3-pin USBPW1-4; USB7-10; USB1112) 16. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 1-30 1-41 1-14 1-19 1-38 1-34 1-37 1-35 1-36 1-28 1-42 1-39 1-9 1-37 1-29 1-40 1-40 1-39 ASUS P5Q-VM 1-11
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    in the image below. 1.5.4 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 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-13
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    1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    alignment key into the CPU notch. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! CPU notch Alignment key 6. the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-15
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    then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A A B B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-17
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    errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 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. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in
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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. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q-VM 1-19
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    3 GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64
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    5 DIMM support A* B* C* • • •• • • • ••• • • ••• ••• •• • ••• • • •• •• • •• • • • • • P5Q-VM Motherboard Qualified Vendors N/A N/A 5 N/A 4-4-4-12 N/A 4 4 4 4 5 5-5-5-15 N/A N/A 4 N/A 5 6 6-6-6-18 N/A N/A DIMM support A* B* C ••• ••• •• ASUS P5Q-VM 1-21
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    GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Hynix KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON NANYA NANYA NANYA NANYA OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ OCZ PSC Qimonda
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    P5Q-VM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability 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 DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. ASUS P5Q-VM
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    unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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    PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-25
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    steering* Floppy disk controller IRQ holder for PCI steering* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for * * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H LAN (8111C) - shared - - - - - - Marvell
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    PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCI slot PCIe x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe x1 slot ASUS P5Q-VM 1-27
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    to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or
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    device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-29
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    port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.. 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
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    protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual VGA Windows® Display Settings menu. • Due to the Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will lead to monitor overscan or underscan. Refer to the next page for the troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem ASUS P5Q-VM
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    is a configuration example for your reference. Using the CPU/Memory of 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 v8.0 1730.05 • To play
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    Troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem 1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Click Display Settings and
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    1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the
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    Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Single device Two devices -Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-35
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    mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. See section 2.3.5 Storage Configuration for details. • AHCI mode is not supported in Windows® XP. Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable
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    comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis supports front panel USB the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-37
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    6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert
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    cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/PDIF out cable is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-39
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    module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel
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    may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-41
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
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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 2. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-43
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    supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 1.12.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four
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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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    you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View
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    Start > 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 P5Q-VM 2-3
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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. P5QVM.ROM P5QVM 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-5
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    chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the
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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 P5Q-VM 2-7
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    type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(02.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
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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 P5Q-VM 2-9
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    setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This
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    screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time [11:55: the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management to another. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-11
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    specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power -up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with on the screen. Pop-up window Scroll bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right
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    on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [11:55:25] System Date [Tue 07/15 type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 2.5 in.] [1.44M, 2.5 in.] ASUS P5Q-VM 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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    disables 32-bit data transfer the item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. • AHCI mode is not supported in Windows® XP. ASUS P5Q-VM
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    as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 [Auto] SMART Monitoring
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    Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-17
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    values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge
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    DDR2 800, you can manually adjust DRAM Frequency. T�h��e�f�o�l�lo��w�i�n�g��ta��b�le��s�h�o��w�s��t�h�e��v�a�r�ia�t�i�o�n��o�f DRAM Frequency configuration options according to FSB Frequency settings. FSB Auto 667 1600 • 1333 • • 1066 • • 800 • • ASUS P5Q-VM DRAM Frequency (MHz) 800
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    the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information : 5-5-5-15-3-44-5-3 (S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]-[15 DRAM Clocks] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    ] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. OC Charger [Auto] Enable this item to increase DRAM overclockability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q-VM 2-21
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    : [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Common Performance Level value of this item becomes 1.10V when a 45nm CPU is installed. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 2.70V
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    [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-VM 2-23
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    options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps]-[Delay 1500ps] NB Clock Skew [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps]-[Delay 1500ps] CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] 2-24 Chapter
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    Speed :1333 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:08) Ratio Actual Value:8 CPUID :6FB CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM Function Execute-Disable Bit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Auto] [Enabled
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    th�e� CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0]-[XX.X] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Intel® Virtualization Technology
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    to set the GMCH Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) BIOS support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Lite Mode] [Paranoid] DVMT Memory [256MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] The [Maximum DVMT] option appears only when you install DIMM modules more than 1 GB. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-27
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    This motherboard supports Intel® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in total varies with the system memory size in total and the operating system. Refer to the following table for details. System Memory 1GB to < 1.5GB 1GB to < 2GB 2GB to < 3GB 3GB to < 4GB 4GB and above Maximum
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    USB Devices Enabled: None BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed Enabled] The following items appear only when you set USB Functions to [Enabled]. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-29
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    you enable the USB 2.0 Controller. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 2.5.5 PCIPnP The
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    you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-VM 2-31
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    2.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices Di�s�a�bl�e�d�] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By
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    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 control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-33
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    Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the chassis fan automatically adjusts depending the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Voltage,
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    Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-VM 2-35
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    this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn 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
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    . If you forget your BIOS password, you can 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. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-37
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : 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
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    2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-VM VER: 0131 DATE: 07/14/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5Q-VM 2-39
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    or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you
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    /Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a 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 P5Q-VM 2-41
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    Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit 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 P5Q-VM
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    2-44 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3: 3 Software support
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    3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
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    Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek 8111C LAN driver. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-3
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    software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next screen Click to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature
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    ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Adobe Acrobat
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    Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader before opening a user manual file. 3.2.5 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. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
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    give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-7
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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 DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support
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    motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be slower than installed on SATA HDDs. To install Express Gate on your computer 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers
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    booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you don't make any selection, Express guide you through basic Express Gate configurations. Basic configurations include language, date and time and screen resolution. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support
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    Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS P5Q-VM
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    . • Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display. • Volume Control: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support
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    supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status; click to configure network. Shows mute status; click to change volume. Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). ASUS P5Q-VM
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    the "ASUS Utility" panel (if supported). Click to show "About Express Gate." Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also Panel. Open Configuration Panel 2. Open Network. Network 3-14 Chapter 3: Software support
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    click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use a network cable connected directly to your DSL/cable modem (no router in between), click , the port it uses will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-15
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    in different categories. The game titles are updated from time to time. Enjoying these ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. 3-16 Chapter 3: Software support
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    . You can find original version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate 1. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update. 2. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Click Yes to continue
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