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Asus P5PE-VM Performance Acceleration Mode [Auto], DRAM Idle Timer [Auto], DRAM Refresh Rate [Auto], Graphics Adapter Priority [AGP/I nt-VGA], Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]

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Performance Accel erati on Mode [ Auto]

Enables or sets the performance acceleration mode. When Enabled, the CPU to memory latency is minimized to boost performance. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]

Setting to Enabled may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto].

DRAM I dl e Ti mer [ Auto]

Sets the DRAM idle timer. Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T] [Auto]

DRAM Refresh Rate [ Auto]

Sets the DRAM refresh rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [15.6 uSec] [7.8 uSec] [64 uSec] [64T]

Graphi cs Adapter Pri ori ty [ AGP/I nt-VGA]

Allows you to select the graphics adapter to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [AGP/Int-VGA][AGP/PCI] [PCI/AGP] [PCI/Int-VGA]

Graphi cs Aperture Si ze [ 64MB]

Allows you to set the size of mapped memory for the AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

MPS Revi si on [ 1.4]

Sets the MPS revision version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]

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Page 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 Page Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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) Page 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