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E2609
First Edition
June
Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved
Chapter 1:Product introduction
Chapter 2:BIOS setup
Chapter 3:Software support
FederalCommunications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Electricalsafety
Operation safety
How this guide is organized
Where to find more information
Conventions used in this guide
P5PE-VMspecifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus
Memory
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1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
Intel® 65nanometer process technology support
Dual -channelDDR400 memory support
SerialATA technology
6-channelaudio support
AGP 8X support
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS MyLogo™
Onboard LED
1.5.1 Placement direction
1.5.2 Screw holes
1.5.3 Motherboard layout
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
3.Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle
4.Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
Notes on Intel® H yper-Threading Technology
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
2. Push down two fasteners
at a time in a diagonal
sequence to secure the
place
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling
1.7.1 Overview
1.7.2 Memory configurations
1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List
DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM
1.7.5 Removing a DIMM
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
1.8.3Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
1.8.4 PCIslots
1.8.5 AGP slot
1.9Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord
2.Remove the onboard battery
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1.10.1 Rear panelconnectors
LAN port LED indications
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channelconfiguration
1.10.2 Internalconnectors
2. IDEconnectors (40-1pin PRI_IDE,SEC_IDE)
100/66/33
P5PE-VMIDE Connectors
3. SerialATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
P5PE-VMSATA Connectors
4. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)
P5PE-VMFan Connectors
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7. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
•Do not forget to connect the 4-pinATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up
ATX12V
ATXPWR
8. USB connectors (10-1pin USB56, USB78)
P5PE-VMUSB 2.0 Connectors
9. Internalaudio connectors (4-pin CD)
10. System panelconnector (10-1pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mountedfunctions
P5PE-VMSystem Panel Connector
•System power LED (2-pinPLED)
•Harddisk drive activity (2-pin HDLED)
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2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility
Copying the current BIOS
Updating the BIOS file
2.1.4 ASUS Update utility
Installing ASUS Update
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
2.2BIOS setup program
•Restart using the OS standard shut-downprocedure
•Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously
•Press the reset button on the system chassis
•Press the power button to turn the system off then back on
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
2.2.2 Menu bar
2.2.3 Navigation keys
2.2.4 Menu items
2.2.5 Sub-menu items
2.2.6 Configuration fields
2.2.7 Pop-upwindow
2.2.8 Scrollbar
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
2.3.4 Primary, Secondary Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDEMaster
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block (Multi -sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
2.3.5 IDEConfiguration
Onboard IDEOperate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
IDEPort Settings [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA]
IDEDetect Time Out [35]
2.3.6 System Information
AMIBIOS
Processor
System Memory
2.4.1 CPU Configuration
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Execute Disable Function [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 Control[Auto]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Ajacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
2.4.2 Chipset
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Performance Acceleration Mode [Auto]
DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]
DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto]
Graphics Adapter Priority [AGP/I nt-VGA]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration
Onboard AC’97 Audio [Auto]
OnBoard LAN [Enabled]
SerialPort1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
ParallelPort Address [378]
2.4.4 PCIPnP
Plug and Play O/S [No]
PCILatency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCIVGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
2.4.5 USB Configuration
USB Function [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
2.5.2 ACPI2.0 Support [No]
2.5.3 ACPIAPIC Support [Enabled]
2.5.4 APM Configuration
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Resume On LAN [Enabled]
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]or [N/A]
VCOREVoltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
FullScreen Logo [Enabled]
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
2.6.3 Security
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level[FullAccess]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Software3 support
3.2.1 Running the support CD
3.2.2 Drivers menu
INTEL Chipset Driver
INTEL Onboard VGA Driver
SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application
MarvellYukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver
3.2.3 Utilities menu
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Update
ADOBEAcrobat Reader
Microsoft DirectX9.0c
3.2.4 ASUS Contact information
