Asus P5E-VM SE Manuel d'utilisateur

MotherboardP5E-VM SE

xP5E-VM SE specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extre

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.•

ASUS P5E-VM SE A-3A.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, highli

A-4 Appendix: CPU featuresA.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading

xiP5E-VM SE specications summaryAI Lifestyle Unique featuresASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Q-Fan 2ASUS C

xiiP5E-VM SE specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.Internal connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB

1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists th

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM SE motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features an

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-31.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-cor

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionSerial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-51.3.2 ASUS AI Exclusive featuresASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the ov

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB ash disk c

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-7Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v

iiE3660First Edition V1 February 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-9P5E-VM SE®1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the mot

1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutPANELP5E-VM SE®AAFPCHASSIS24.5cm (9.6in)24.5cm (9.6in)CPU_FANDDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-111.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Co

1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.6.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU,

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-135. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the soc

1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-153. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! H

1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cabl

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-175. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer to the documentati

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChannel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B21.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe moth

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-19• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for t

1-20 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionP5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CLChip BrandSS/DSP

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-21P5E-VM SE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CLChip BrandSS/DSPart No.DIMM suppo

1-22 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionVisit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.Size Vendor Chip No. CLChip BrandSS/DSPart No.DIMM

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-231.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can ca

1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-251.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System timer1 2 Keyboard controller2– Re-direct to IRQ#93 11 IRQ hold

1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.8.4 PCI slotThe PCI slot support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply wit

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-271.9 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

ivContents1.9 Jumper ... 1-271.10 Connectors ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. VGA po

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-298. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers

1-30 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided op

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-31• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect inser

1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-336. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to th

1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors suppor

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-3510. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Con

1-36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Sp

ASUS P5E-VM SE 1-37• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this conne

vContents2.4.5 Chipset ... 2-242.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ...

1-38 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionQ-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by onl

2Chapter 2: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-3Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid netwo

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-52.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. Insert a

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherb

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-72.1.4 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the up

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. B

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-92.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when

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

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update u

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-112.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAd

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-132.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system infor

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.5 SATA 1/2/5/6; PATA Primary Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devic

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-15PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Congura

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.7 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-172.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when c

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSome of the following items appear when you set AI Overclocking to [Manual] and [N.O.S.] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-19DRAM Timing Control [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM timing control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]The following items appea

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

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Voltage [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V]

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-212.4.2 Ai Net 2 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUSB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disable

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-232.4.4 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.5 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-25PEG Port Control [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]This item appears when the PEG Port Contr

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-272.4.7 PCIPnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing the se

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-292.5.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power

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

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automaticall

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-31The 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 appropr

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-332.6.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) whi

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChange Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-35User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-37 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007,

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7.3 Ai Net 2 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copy

ASUS P5E-VM SE 2-392.8 Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> fro

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

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3Chapter 3: Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

ASUS P5E-VM SE 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessar

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS I

ASUS P5E-VM SE 3-5You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD.Anti-Virus UtilityThe anti-virus application d

3-6 Chapter 3: Software supportAdobe Acrobat Reader V7.0Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Port

ASUS P5E-VM SE 3-73.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on t

3-8 Chapter 3: Software supportBrowse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Su

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