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xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-35 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-200

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 AI Net 2Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Sel

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-374.8 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> f

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5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS P5E-VM HDMIChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folde

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Inst

xiP5E-VM HDMI specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Ext

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportYou can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD.Anti-Virus UtilityThe anti-virus

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-5Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Docume

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the con

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the inst

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After a

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-115.3.2 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® ALC883 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio exper

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportInformationClick the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, au

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-13MixerThe Mixer option allows you to congure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume.To set the mixer opti

xiiP5E-VM HDMI specications summaryUSB12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel)AI Lifestyle Unique featuresASUS AI Lifestyle Features: -

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrophoneThe Microphone option allows you congure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-155.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportButton Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface windo

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-17Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of t

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-19PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI d

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI5-215.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan2 utilities easily. Inst

5-22 Chapter 5: Software supportOther feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI5-235.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setti

xiiiP5E-VM HDMI specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.Internal connectors3 x USB connectors support 6 additional US

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. En

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI5-255.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically bo

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI5-275.3.9 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the ha

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.10 ASUS SplendidASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology brings your video viewing experience on your PC to the

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI5-29Splendid Mode TableMode DescriptionOriginal Maintains the original display color settings.VividEnhances saturation and contrast fo

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct LinkASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable t

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI5-31The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the i

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with one RAID controller that allows you to congure Serial ATA hard disk

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-335.4.3 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel® Matrix Storage congur

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5-34 Chapter 5: Software supportIntel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to cre

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-35Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press &l

5-36 Chapter 5: Software support6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-37Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press &

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume,

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-39Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <

5-40 Chapter 5: Software support4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The followi

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-41Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID s

5-42 Chapter 5: Software supportResetting Disks to Non-RAIDTake caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD de

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 5-435.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2. Place the motherboa

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-44 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6>

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

ASUS P5E-VM HDMIChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced I

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.• The m

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Techno

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5E-VM HDMIChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package c

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM HDMI motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest tech

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the lates

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1-3HDMI/DVI Interface HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface) is a set of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel

iiE3338First Edition V1 October 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive features ASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable a

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 1-5Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure qu

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.3 ASUS Stylish featuresASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color b

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

ASUS P5E-VM HDMIChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard over

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard s

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5E-VM HDMI®2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutPANELP5E-VM HDMI®AAFPCHASSIS24.5cm (9.6in)24.5cm (9.6in)CPU_FANDDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DI

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots2-13 2. PCI slots2-213. PCI Express x 1 slots2-21 4. PCI Expr

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)2-26 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE))2-26 3. IICH9R

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-72.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, make sure that th

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-92.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to en

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the conne

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer t

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-13Channel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes wi

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-si

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-15P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CLChip BrandSS/DSPart No.DIMM su

ivContents2.6 Jumper ... 2-222.7 Connectors ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5E-VM HDMI Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CLChip BrandSS/DS

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-17Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.Size Vendor Chip No. CLChip BrandSS/DSPart No.DIMM supportA* B* C*

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-192.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System timer1 2Keyboard controller2– Re-direct to IR

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI2-212.5.4 PCI slotThe PCI slot support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specicati

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. VGA port. This port is

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects t

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-25• Due to Intel® driver issue, some monitor resolution settings will lead to monitor overscan and underscan. This situation will

vContents4.4 Advanced menu ... 4-164.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided opp

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-27• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect ins

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationConnect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-294. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a m

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-318. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sens

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-33• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specication 2.0

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 2-35Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps.

vi5.3 Software information ... 5-95.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ ...

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS P5E-VM HDMIChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the co

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switche

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the Start button

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

ASUS P5E-VM HDMIChapter summary44.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Syst

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® des

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. In

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-5To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-72. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot t

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using t

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congur

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main show

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-134.3.5 SATA 1~6; PATA Primary Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. C

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-154.3.7 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-17Some of the following items appear when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual] and [N.O.S.] CPU Ratio Control [Auto]Conguration opt

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following items appear when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual].DRAM CAS# Latency [ 5]Conguration options:

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-19CPU Voltage [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1.6

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUSB Functions [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. The following sub-items appear when this item is s

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-214.4.3 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Scre

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU TM Function [Enabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disa

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-23Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physica

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-25Parallel Port Address [378]Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-274.5.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC powe

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automaticall

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-29The CPU Fan Prole item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.CPU Fan Prole [Optimal]Allows you to set the appro

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-314.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) w

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupChange Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of

ASUS P5E-VM HDMI 4-33User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [N