Asus P5B-VM DO User Manual

Motherboard P5B-VM DO
ii E2869 First Edition V1 October 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless such repair , modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe.
iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii P5B-VM DO specications summary ......................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Features ............................................................... 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features .................................................. 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features ......................... 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 1-1 1 1.6.1 Installing the CPU ......................................................... 1-12 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan .............................. 1-14 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 1-16 1.7 System memory ......................................................................... 1-18 1.7.1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-18 1.7.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 1-18 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-23 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-23 1.8 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-24 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-24 1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-24 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 1-25 1.8.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 1-27 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot ....................................................... 1-27 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 1-27
iv Contents 1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-28 1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-30 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-30 1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 2-1 1 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 2-13 2.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 2-13 2.2.9 General help ................................................................. 2-13 2.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 2-14 2.3.1 System T ime ................................................................. 2-14 2.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 2-14 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 2-14 2.3.4 S A T A 1- 6 ......................................................................... 2-15 2.3.5 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 2-16 2.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 2-17 2.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-18 2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration ............................................. 2-18 2.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-20 2.4.3 TPM Conguration ........................................................ 2-21 2.4.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-22 2.4.5 Chipset .......................................................................... 2-24
v Contents 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 2-27 2.4.7 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-29 2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 2-30 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ................................ 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] ....................................... 2-30 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 2-30 2.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................ 2-31 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-32 2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-34 2.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-35 2.7 T ools menu ................................................................................. 2-37 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 2-37 2.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2 3.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu .............................................................. 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................ 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 3-6 3.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 3-7
vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company . • If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately . • T o avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry . • Avoid dust, humidity , and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service technician or your retailer .
viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
ix Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t you must p ress the en closed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key . <Key1> <Key2> <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously , the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl Alt D> Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[lename] afudos /iP5BVMDA.ROM DANGER/W ARNING: 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. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
x P5B-VM DO specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Quad-core / Core ™ 2 Extreme/ Core Core ™ 2 Duo / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Celeron ® D processor processor Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology ready * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Int el ® Q9 65 / ICH 8DO w ith Inte l ® Acti ve Ma nage ment T ech nolo gy System Bus 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Memory 4 x DI MM , ma x. 8 GB , DD R2 8 00 / 66 7 / 53 3 MH z, n on -E CC , un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www .asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists ) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI-E x16 slot 1 x PCI-E x4 slot 2 x PCI slots VGA Intel ® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel ® GMA 3000) integrated High Denition Video Processing with max. resolutions to Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 bpp (@75Hz) Max. shared memory of 256MB Support Microsoft ® DX 9, OpenGL 1.4, Pixel Shader 2.0 Storage Southbridge - 6 x SA T A 3.0 Gb/s ports - Intel ® Matrix Storage T echnology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 JMicron ® JMB363 P A T A and SA T A controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 for up to 2 P A T A devices - 1 x Internal SA T A 3.0 Gb/s port - 1 x External SA T A 3.0 Gb/s port (SA T A On-the-Go) - Support SA T A RAID 0, 1 and JBOD (by 1 x External SA T A & 1 x Internal SA T A) LAN Intel ® 82566DM PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller Audio ADI ® AD 1988 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- streaming and Jack-Retasking - S/PDIF_OUT interface - ASUS Noise Filter IEEE 1394 TI ® 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)
xi P5B-VM DO specications summary USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial A T A port 1 x VGA port 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal Connectors 3 x U SB 2 .0 con nec tor s sup port ad dit ion al 6 US B p ort s 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 7 x Serial A T A connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x Azalia Digital Header 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin A TX Power connector 1 x 4-pin A TX 12 V Power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page)
xii BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP , DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM B IOS 2. 3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Fla sh 2, ASUS Cras hFree BIOS 3 Manageability Wf M 2 .0, DMI 2. 0, WOL by P ME, WOR by PM E, PXE, RP L Support CD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor uA TX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specications are subject to change without notice. P5B-VM DO specications summary
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Th ank yo u f or bu yin g a n A SUS ® P5B-VM DO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below . If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5B-VM DO Cables Serial A T A power and signal cable for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shie ld 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Intel ® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066/800/ 533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPU in the world.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-3 Intel ® Q965 Express Chipset The Intel ® Q965 Express Chipset provides all business wth more effective costs management, safer computing environmrnt, and deploys more responsive PCs. It features the integrated graphics engine, Intel ® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000, and Intel ® Active Management T echnology , both of which provide advancements in manageability , graphics, stability , data protection, and optimizations to support the most advanced business operating systems. Intel ® vPro™ T echnology The Intel Intel ® vPro ™ T echnology allows IT organizations to remotely manage corporate PCs, even when they are powered off or with non-functional operating systems. It features the Intel ® Active Management T echnology and of fers IT organizations a lighter-weight form of virtualization to audit all Intel ® AMT -based platforms in a network environment. PCs with Intel ® vPro ™ T echnology allow IT departments to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software inventories, contain security threats, resolve system problems, and increase the uptime of desktops with lower maintenance costs. T o enable the Intel ® vPro ™ T echnology , rst enable the related vPro ™ T echnology settings. See page 2-26 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. See page 1-18 for details. Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s technology and SA T A on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial A T A (SA T A) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SA T A port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page 1-30 and 1-34 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 1-30 and 1-34 for details.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual RAID solution The Intel ® ICH8DO chipset incorporates six Serial A T A connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial A T A connectors for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. Making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without the cost of add-on cards. See page 1-34 and 1-35 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY -PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality . See pages 1-32 for details. High Denition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi- streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to dif ferent destinations. Y ou can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 1-38 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability . ASUS Advanced Q-Fan The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by Intel Quiet System T echnology; It makes the change of fan speed more smoothly . It’s better in fan use, and efciently reduces the noise caused by fans’ abruptly speeding up. Moreover , Advanced Q-Fan has a better control over a constant temperature system environment. See page 2-32 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online ga me, vi deo co nfe re nce an d r eco rdi ng. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-5 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 Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 1-41 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility . Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based ash utility . See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-34 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P .R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case 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 . Due to chipset behavior , AC power off is required prior to using C.P .R. function.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity . • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the A TX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply . Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that 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. R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO Onboard LED
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-7 R P5B-VM DO 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sur e that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear p art of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicat ed by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) 24.5cm (9.6in ) LGA775 PCIEX16 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX4_1 EA TXPWR CD KBPWR CPU_FAN Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPP Y CHASSIS PANEL SAT A2 TPM_SLOT COM1 CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN Intel ICH8DO Intel Q965 USB910 CLRTC USB78 USB56 PRI_E IDE AAFP AD1988 RTL811 1B JMicron JMB363 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AUDIO LAN_USB34 1394_USB12 P AR A L LE PO RT PS/2KBM S T : Mouse B: K eyboard A TX12V R P5B-VM DO SB_PWR ESA TA VGA SAT A6 SAT A4 SAT A1 SAT A_RAID1 SPDIF_OUT ADH IE1394_2 SAT A5 SAT A3 PWR_FAN TSB43AB22A Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-9 1.5.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-18 2. PCI slots 1-27 3. PCI Express x 4 slot 1-27 4. PCI Express x16 slot 1-27 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 1-30 2. Parallel port 1-30 3. IEEE 1394a port 1-30 4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1-30 5. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 1-30 6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 1-30 7. Line In port (light blue) 1-30 8. Line Out port (lime) 1-30 9. Microphone port (pink) 1-30 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 1-30 1 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 1-31 12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 1-31 13. VGA port 1-31 14. External SA T A port 1-31 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1-31 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLR TC) 1-28 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-29
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 1-32 2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-32 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-33 4. ICH8DO Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1 [red], SA T A2 [red], SA T A3 [red], SA T A4 [red], SA T A5 [black], SA T A6 [black]) 1-34 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 1-34 6. JMicron ® JMB363 Serial A T A RAID connector (7-pin SA T A_RAID1) 1-35 7. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM_SLOT) 1-35 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) 1-36 9. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-36 10. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) 1-37 1 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-37 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-38 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-38 14. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin EA TX12V) 1-39 15. System panel connector (20-8-pin P ANEL) • System power LED (2-pin PLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • A TX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) 1-40
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-1 1 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4 and Celeron ® D processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return 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. • Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_F AN connector to ensure system stability .
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. PnP cap A B T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-13 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_F AN1 connector to ensure system stability . A B The CPU ts 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! The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 T echnology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading T echnology . 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate A B CPU notch
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Fastener Motherboard hole 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . If you buy a CPU separately , make sure that you use only Intel ® -certied multi-directional heatsink and fan. • Y our Intel ® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly , make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly . Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector . Narrow end of the groove
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-15 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . A B R P5B-VM DO CPU Fan Connector CPU_F A N GND CPU F AN PWR CPU F AN IN CPU F AN PWM P5B-VM DO
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. B B A A A A B B 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-17 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 1.7.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. R P5B-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket P5B-VM DO 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the Intel ® Quiet System T echnology and for optimum performance. Otherwise, system will halt. Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-19 • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Alwa ys ins tall DI MMs wi th the same C AS lat ency . For optimu m comp atibili ty , it i s reco mmended that you obt ain me mory m odul es fro m the s ame ve ndor . • If y ou ins tall fo ur 1 o r 2GB m emory module s, t he sys tem may only recogni ze less than 3GB bec ause t he addr ess sp ace is res erved for oth er cri tical func tions. This limit ation a ppears on Win dows ® XP 32-b it o perati on sys tem whic h does not su pport Physica l Addre ss Ext ensi on (P AE). • If you install Windows ® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below . Y ou may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this conguration. • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel ® ’s On-Die-T ermination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency , adjust the memory timing manually . • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency , adjust the memory timing manually . • The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for the Intel ® vPro ™ T echnology and the Intel ® Quiet System T echnology . 32-bit 64-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5B-VM DO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. SS/ Part No. DIMM support DS A B C 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC DS KVR800D2N5/1G • • • 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package DS KHX6400D2LL/1G • 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN • • • 2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package DS KHX6400D2K2/2G • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF25F DS HYS64T64020HU-25F-A • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-25F SS HYS64T32000HU-25F-B • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B • • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B • • • 512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • • 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE7 SS M378T3354CZ3-CE7 • • • 512MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • • 1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ3-CE7 • • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 SS HYMP564U64BP8-S5 • • • 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 DS HYMP512U64BP8-S5 • • 512MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ SS MT8HTF6464A Y -80EA3 • • • 1024MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ DS MT16HTF12864A Y -80EA3 • • • 512MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464A Y -80ED4 • • • 1024MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864A Y -80ED4 • • 512MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464A Y -80ED4 • • • 1024MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864A Y -80ED4 • • • 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM2X1024-6400C4 • • • 1024MB ELPIDA E1 108AB-8E-E(ECC) SS EBE10EE8ABF A-8E-E • • • 2048MB ELPIDA E1 108AB-8E-E(ECC) DS EBE21EE8ABF A-8E-E • 512MB A-DA TA N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 • • • 512MB A-DA TA AD29608A8A-25EG SS M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E • • 512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA804.8FD • • • 1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD • • • 512MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package SS AHU512E800C5K1C • • • 1024MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU01GE800C5K1C • • 512MB Transcend K4T51083QC SS TS64MLQ64V8J • • •
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-21 Size V endor Chip No. SS/ Part No. DIMM support DS A B C 512MB KINGST ON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • • 512MB KINGST ON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2E5/512 • • • 256MB KINGST ON HYB18T256800AF3 SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • • 512MB KINGST ON D6408TEBGGL3U SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • • 256MB KINGST ON HYB18T256800AF3S SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T32000HU-3S-A • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-A • • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-A • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-B • • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-B • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B • • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B • • • 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51 163QC-ZCE6 SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6 • • 512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 • • • 1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 • • • 1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ3-CE6 • • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 • • • 1024MB Hynix HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC) SS HYMP112U72P8-Y5 • • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 • • • 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) DS HYMP512U72AP8-Y5 • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 • • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 • • • 256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 SS VS256MB667D2 • • • 512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG SS VS512MB667D2 • • 1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG DS VS1GB667D2 • • • 256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E SS EBE25UC8ABF A-6E-E • • 512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E SS EBE51UD8AEF A-6E-E • • • 512MB A-DA TA AD29608A8A-3EG SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 • • • 1024MB A-DA TA AD29608A8A-3EG DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 • • 1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA663.16FD • 1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL664.16FD • • • 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E SS AU512E667C5KBGC • • • 1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E DS AU01GE667C5KBGC • • 512MB Apacer AM4B5708PJS7E SS AU512E667C5KBGC • • • 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E SS AU512E667C5KBGC • • 1024MB Apacer N/A DS AU01GE667C5KBGC • • 512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 • • 1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 • • • 512MB T ranscend E5108AE-6E-E SS TS64MLQ64V6J • • 1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E DS TS128MLQ64V6J • • 512MB T ranscend J12Q3AB-6 SS JM367Q643A-6 • • • 1024MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 DS JM388Q643A-6 • • P5B-VM DO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5B-VM DO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-553 MHz capability SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into either slot in Single-channel memory conguration. B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. C - Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. Size V endor Chip No. SS/ Part No. DIMM support DS A B C 256MB KINGSTON E51 16AF-5C-E SS KVR533D2N4/256 • • 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT DS KVR533D2N4/1G • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3.7 SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37 SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A • • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37 DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B • • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF37(ECC) SS HYS72T32000HU-3.7-A • • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF37(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3.7-A • • • 512MB SAMSUNG ZCD5K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ3-CD5 • • • 1024MB SAMSUNG ZCD5K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ3-CD5 • • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 SS HYMP564U648-C4 • • • 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 DS HYMP512U648-C4 • • • 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4(ECC) DS HYMP512U728-C4 • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821FP-C4(ECC) SS HYMP564U728-C4 • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3 • • • 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 DS HYMP512U64AP8-C3 • • • 1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CEDG DS VS1GB533D2 • • 512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E SS EBE51UD8ABF A-5C-E • • • 512MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 • • • 1024MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 • • • 512MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK-37 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 • • • 1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 • • •
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-23 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2 1 Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2 3 1
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier . 6. Replace the system cover . 1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. T urn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any . See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts 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 P5B-VM DO 1-25 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 3 1 1 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 1 1 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction A B C D E F G H PCI Slot 1 shared — — — — — — — PCI Slot 2 — shared — — — — — — PCIE x 16_1 shared — — — — — — — PCIE x 4_1 shared — — — — — — — Onboard ESA T A, SA T A_RAID shared — — — — shared — — Onboard PRI_IDE shared — — — — — — — Onboard HD Audio (AD1988) — — — — — — shared — Onboard GbEthernet (82566DM) — shared — — — — — — USB 2.0 EHCI#1 — — — — — — — shared USB 2.0 EHCI#2 — — — — — — shared — USB12 UHCI#1 — — — — — — — shared USB34 UHCI#2 — — — shared — — — — USB56 UHCI#3 — — shared — — — — — USB78 UHCI#4 shared — — — — — — — USB910 UHCI#5 shared — — — — — — — SA T A1/2/5/6 (ICH8DO) — — shared — — — — — SA T A3/4 (ICH8DO) — — — shared — — — — IDE-R controller — — shared — — — — — KT controller — shared — — — — — — IRQ assignments for this motherboard
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-27 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. The gure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. The following gure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x4 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. The gure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. T urn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery . 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery . 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. • Y ou do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due 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 limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P .R. function. Y ou must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLR TC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R P5B-VM DO CLR T C Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 1 2 2 3 P5B-VM DO Clear RTC RAM
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-29 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 ( 5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an A TX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. R P5B-VM DO (Default) 5V 5VSB KBPWR 2 3 1 2 P5B-VM DO Keyboard Power Setting
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices. 3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek ® Gigabit LAN controller , this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port 5. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration. 6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player , or other audio sources. 8. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio conguration. 14 3 12 5 7 1 2 1 5 4 6 8 9 10 1 1 13
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-31 Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – Side Speaker Out 1 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. VGA port . This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. External SA T A port . This port connects to an external Serial A T A hard disk drive. T o congure a RAID 0, a RAID 1, or a JBOD set, install and external Serial A T A hard disk drive and an internal Serial A T A hard disk drive to the SA T A connector labeled SA T A_RAID or SA T A_RAID1. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial A T A hard disks, make sure that y ou ha ve conn ect ed the Serial A T A signal cable and installed Serial A T A hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SA T A BIOS setup during POST . • If you intend to create a RAID conguration using this connector , set the JMicron SA T A Controller Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section “2.4.6 Onboard Device Conguration” for details. The external SA T A port supports external Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away , and enables improved hot-swap function. • DO NOT insert a dif ferent connector to this port. • D O N OT u n p lu g th e e xt er na l S er ia l A T A b ox w h en a R A I D 0 o r JB O D is c on  gu re d. 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy 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 oppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. R P5B-VM DO Floppy Disk Drive Connector PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. FLOPPY P5B-VM DO 2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately . R SPDIF_OUT 5V Spdif out GND P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO SPDIF OUT connector
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-33 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each 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 congure your device. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector . This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave R NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_EID E PIN1 P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO IDE connector
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. ICH8DO Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1[red], SA T A2 [red], SA T A3 [red], SA T A4 [red], SA T A5 [black], SA T A6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge graphics cards. right angle side R GN D RS A TA_T XP3 RS A TA_T XN3 GN D RS A TA_R XP3 RS A TA_R XN3 GN D GN D RS A TA_T XP4 RS A TA_T XN4 GN D RS A TA_R XP4 RS A TA_R XN4 GN D SA T A3 SA T A4 GN D RS A TA_T XP5 RS A TA_T XN5 GN D RS A TA_R XP5 RS A TA_R XN5 GN D GN D RS A TA_T XP6 RS A TA_T XN6 GN D RS A TA_R XP6 RS A TA_R XN6 GN D SA T A5 SA T A6 GN D RS A TA_T XP1 RS A TA_T XN1 GN D RS A TA_R XP1 RS A TA_R XN1 GN D GN D RS A TA_T XP2 RS A TA_T XN2 GN D RS A TA_R XP2 RS A TA_R XN2 GN D SA T A1 SA T A2 P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO SA T A connectors R GN D RS A TA_ TXP 3 RS A TA_ TXN 3 GN D RS A TA_ RXP 3 RS A TA_ RXN 3 GN D GN D RS A TA_ TXP 4 RS A TA_ TXN 4 GN D RS A TA_ RXP 4 RS A TA_ RXN 4 GN D SA T A3 SA T A4 GN D RS A TA_ TXP 5 RS A TA_ TXN 5 GN D RS A TA_ RXP 5 RS A TA_ RXN 5 GN D GN D RS A TA_ TXP 6 RS A TA_ TXN 6 GN D RS A TA_ RXP 6 RS A TA_ RXN 6 GN D SA T A5 SA T A6 GN D RS A TA_ TXP 1 RS A TA_ TXN 1 GN D RS A TA_ RXP 1 RS A TA_ RXN 1 GN D GN D RS A TA_ TXP 2 RS A TA_ TXN 2 GN D RS A TA_ RXP 2 RS A TA_ RXN 2 GN D SA T A1 SA T A2 P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO SA T A connectors R GND RSA TA_T XP3 RSA TA_T XN3 GND RSA TA_R XP3 RSA TA_R XN3 GND GND RSA TA_T XP4 RSA TA_T XN4 GND RSA TA_R XP4 RSA TA_R XN4 GND SA TA3 SA TA4 GND RSA TA_T XP5 RSA TA_T XN5 GND RSA TA_R XP5 RSA TA_R XN5 GND GND RSA TA_T XP6 RSA TA_T XN6 GND RSA TA_R XP6 RSA TA_R XN6 GND SA TA5 SA TA6 GND RSA TA_T XP1 RSA TA_T XN1 GND RSA TA_R XP1 RSA TA_R XN1 GND GND RSA TA_T XP2 RSA TA_T XN2 GND RSA TA_R XP2 RSA TA_R XN2 GND SA TA1 SA TA2 P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO SA T A connectors 5. IEE E 1394 a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. R P5B-VM DO IEEE 1394a Connector P5B-VM DO IE1394_2 1 GND 12V TPB1- GND TP A1- 12V TPB1 GND TP A1 The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately .
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-35 6. JMicron JMB363 ® Serial A T A RAID connector (7-pin SA T A_RAID1) This connector is for a Serial A T A signal cable. This connector supports a Serial A T A hard disk drive, which you can combine with an external Serial A T A hard disk drive to congure for RAID via the unboard Serial A T A RAID controller . The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is set to [BASIC] by default. When set to [RAID], this item allows you to use the connectors to build a RAID set. See section “2.4.6 Onboard Device Conguration” for details. Before creating a RAID set using Serial A T A hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial A T A signal cables and installed Serial A T A hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron ® JMB363 RAID utility and SA T A BIOS setup during POST . 7. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM_SLOT) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security , protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity . See section “2.4.3 TPM Conguration” for details. R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO TPM connector TPM GND smb_dk_main smb_data_main LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 3.3V LAD0 3.3V x GND LPC.PD# R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO SA T A RAID connector SA T A_RAID1 GN D RS A T A _TX P1 RS A T A _TX N1 GN D RS A T A _RX P1 RS A T A _RX N1 GN D
1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Y ou can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. 9. Optical drive audio co nne cto r (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. R P5B-VM DO Internal Audio Connector CD (black) Right A udio Channel Left A udio Channel Ground Ground P5B-VM DO R P5B-VM DO USB 2.0 connectors USB56 USB 5V USB_P6- USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P 5- USB_P 5 GND USB78 USB 5V USB_P8- USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P 7- USB_P 7 GND USB910 USB 5V USB_P10- USB_P10 GND NC USB 5V USB_P 9- USB_P 9 GND P5B-VM DO The USB module is purchased separately .
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-37 10. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at 12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the CPU-F AN and CHA-F AN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. R P5B-VM DO Fan connectors GND CPU F AN PWR CPU F AN IN CPU F AN PWM P5B-VM DO GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V PWR_F AN CHA_F AN2 GND Rotation 12V CHA_F AN CPU_F AN CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN 1 1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. R P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO Serial port connector PIN1 COM1 The COM module is purchased separately .
1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “ Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 13. Front panel audio con nec tor (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We reco mmend that yo u conn ect a h igh-de nitio n fr ont pa nel aud io mod ule to t his co nnector to av ail of the mo therbo ard’ s high -denit ion au dio cap abilit y . • By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect a AC’ 97 front panel audio module to this connector , set the Front Panel Support T ype item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.4.6 Onboard Device Conguration for details. R CHASSIS 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5B-VM DO P5B-VM DO Chassis Intrusion connector R P5B-VM DO HP_HD MIC2_L HP_R HP_L MIC2_JD Jack_Sense MIC2_R PRESENSE# AGND AAFP Legacy AC 97-compliant pin definition NC MIC2_L Line out_R Line out_L NC NC MIC2_R NC AGND Azalia-compliant pin definition P5B-VM DO Front panel audio connector
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-39 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EA TX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The A TX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following conguration: CPU: Intel ® Pentium ® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel A T A device: IDE hard disk drive Serial A T A device: SA T A hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW 14. ATX po wer co nn ec tor s (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. R P5B-VM DO EA TXPWR 3 V olts 3 V olts Ground 5 V olts 5 V olts Ground Ground Power OK 5V Standby 12 V olts -5 V olts 5 V olts 3 V olts -12 V olts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground 5 V olts 12 V olts 3 V olts 5 V olts Ground EA TX12V GND 12V DC GND 12V DC P5B-VM DO A TX Power connector
1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction • 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 LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector . The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker . The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • A TX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF . • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power . 15. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. R P5B-VM DO System Panel Connector * Requires an A TX power supply NEL PLED- PWR 5V Speaker Ground RESET Ground Reset Ground Ground PWRSW PLED IDE_LED- IDE_LED IDE_LED PLED SPEAKER P A P5B-VM DO
ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-41 Q-Connector (system panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Perform these steps to install ASUS Q-Connector . Step2. Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connector . Step1. Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the ASUS Q- Connector . Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin denition. Step3. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. The ASUS Q-Connector ts only in one orientation; if it doesn’t t, try reversing it.
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2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy , USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows ® desktop, then select My Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld, then click Start. Windows ® 2000 environment T o create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open eld, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk or a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-3 2. Co py the or ig ina l o r t he lat est mo th er boa rd BI OS l e t o t he b oot abl e  op py dis k. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Sav e the BIOS  le to a op py dis k or a USB  ash d isk , then resta rt th e s yst em. 3. Y ou can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility . The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> <F2> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the T ools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press <Enter> to enable it. Y ou can switch between drives by pressing <T ab> before the correct le is found. Then press <Enter>. (1) Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the oppy disk drive or the USB port. Press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following. • This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk with F A T 32/16 format only . • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 Current ROM Update ROM A : Note [Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 PATH: A:\ BOARD: P5B-VM-DO VER: 0017 DATE: 10/24/06 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup • This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk with F A T 32/16 format only . • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS T o copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility: Main lename Extension name 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[lename] where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom • Make sure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the le. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.1 9(A SU S V2. 07( 03. 11 .2 4BB )) Cop yrig ht ( C) 20 02 A meri can Meg atre nds, Inc. All rig hts r eser ved. Reading ash ..... done Write to le...... ok A:\>
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-5 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] wh ere [ len am e] is the la tes t o r t he o rig ina l BI OS le on t he bo ota ble  opp y d isk . A:\>afudos /iP5BVMDA.ROM Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper . Y ou need to type the exact BIOS lename at the DOS prompt. 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5BVMDA.ROM AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.1 9(A SU S V2. 07( 03. 11 .2 4BB )) Cop yrig ht ( C) 20 02 A meri can Meg atre nds, Inc. All rig hts r eser ved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS Reading le ....... done Reading ash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing ash ...... done Writing ash ...... done Verifying ash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> A:\>afudos /iP5BVMDA.ROM AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.1 9(A SU S V2. 07( 03. 11 .2 4BB )) Cop yrig ht ( C) 20 02 A meri can Meg atre nds, Inc. All rig hts r eser ved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS Reading le ....... done Reading ash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing ash ...... done Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD, the USB ash disk, or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le. Recovering the BIOS from a oppy disk T o recover the BIOS from a oppy disk: 1. T urn on the system. 2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to the oppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy found! Reading le “P5BVMDA.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing... When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB ash disk, or the oppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility . • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy disk or the USB ash disk to P5BVMDA.ROM. If your display monitor is connected to the onboard VGA connector , the display monitor will turn-off and the system will beep once while CrashFree BIOS 3 starts updating your system. The system will beep once again while the process is nished, and the display will return after the system restarts.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD T o recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading le “P5BVMDA.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing... When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS le. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS le. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk T o recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port. 2. T urn on the system. 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le when found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update T o install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update . See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS le • Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • V iew the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . • Only the USB ash disk with F A T 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 P5B-VM DO 2-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. 3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-1 1 • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.” • Th e BI OS se tup sc re ens sh ow n in t his s ect ion a re for r ef er en ce pu rpo ses o nly , an d ma y n ot ex act ly ma tch w ha t yo u s ee on yo ur sc ree n. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware 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, reconguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure your system using this utility . Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip. The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility . When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST , reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures: • Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure. • 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. Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the operating system. The Setup progr am is desig ned to make it as easy to use as possi ble. Bei ng a men u-driv en pro gram, it le ts you scrol l thro ugh t he variou s sub- menus an d m ake you r sele ctions from the a vailab le opt ions u sing the navig ation keys.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the system boot conguration T ools For conguring options for special functions Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen T o select an item on the menu bar , press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another . 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Select Screen Select Item - Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:20:30] System Date [Thu 05/22/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] IDE Conguration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [ ] or [-] to congure system Time. Navigation keys General help Menu bar Sub-menu items Conguration elds Menu items
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. T o display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>. 2.2.6 Conguration elds These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. Y ou cannot select an item that is not user-congurable. A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. T o change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window .” 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not t on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Main menu items System Time [06:22:54] System Date [Fri 05/04/2006] Legac y Disket te A [ 1 .4 4M , 3. 5 in] SATA 1 [N ot Det ect ed ] SATA 2 [N ot Det ect ed ] SATA 3 [No t D ete cte d] SATA 4 [No t D ete cte d] SATA 5 [No t D ete cte d] SATA 6 [No t D ete cte d] IDE Conguration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [ ] or [-] to congure system. Scroll bar Pop-up window
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item - Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. U s e [ ] o r [ - ] t o congure system Time. System Time [17:20:30] System Date [Thu 05/22/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] IDE Conguration System Information
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-15 2.3.4 SA T A1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. T ype [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (A T API Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP , LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector T ransfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] SATA 1 Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Smart Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the system.
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Conguration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to congure the item. SA T A Conguration [Enhanced] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Congure SA T A#1 As [IDE] Sets the conguration for the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial A T A features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel ® Matrix Storage T echnology conguration from the Serial A T A hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. IDE Conguration SATA#1 Conguration [Enhanced] Congure SATA#1 as [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory AMIBIOS Version : 0017 Build Date : 10/24/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz Speed : 2933MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 240MB If you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. If yo u w ant t he Ser ial AT A h ard di sk d riv es to u se the Ad va nc ed Hos t C on tro lle r In ter fac e ( AH CI) , s et thi s i tem to [ AH CI] . Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to enable to disable the hard disk write protection. This will be ef fective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting A T A/A T API devices. Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration AI T uning [Standard] Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of relevant parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default. Conguration options: [Manual] [Standard] The following items appear only when the AI T uning item is set to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the < > and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency . Y ou can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Jumperfree Conguration USB Conguration TPM Conguration CPU Conguration Chipset Onboard Devices Conguration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Congure System Frequency/Voltage AI Tuning [Standard] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-19 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] CPU VCore V oltage [Auto] Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The conguration options vary depending on the CPU installed. Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the VCore voltage of the CPU installed. Conguration options: [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHz DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency . Conguration options: Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings * Provided for overclocking purpose only . FSB Conguration options Auto DDR2- 533 DDR2- 667 DDR2- 800 DDR2- 889* DDR2- 1067* FSB 1066 • • • • • • FSB 800 • • • •
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Module V ersion and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. 2.4.2 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. USB Conguration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support [Auto] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-21 2.4.3 TPM Conguration The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (T rusted Platform Module) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. TPM Conguration Execute TPM Command [Last setting] TPM Enable/Disable Status [No State] TPM Owner Status [No State] Enable (Activate)/ Disable (Deactivate) Command to TPM Execute TPM Command [Last setting] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM security chip. Conguration options: [Last setting] [Disabled] [Enabled] TPM Enable / Disable Status [No State] The item is not congurable. TPM Owner Status [No State] The item is not congurable. T o enable the TPM function, set the the Execute TPM Command item to [Enabled] and then save the change (see “2.8 Exit menu” for details). After the system reboots, the TPM Conguration menu will change into the following one. Clearing the TPM [Press Enter] Allows you to clear the user information saved in the TPM security chip. When you press <Enter>, a warning message will appear to ask if you want to clear the user information in the security chip. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] and [Cancel], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. After you select [OK] to execute the Clearing the TPM function, the data saved in the TPM security chip will be cleared and can never be restored. TPM Conguration Execute TPM Command [Last setting] TPM Enable/Disable Status [Enabled] Clearing the TPM [Press Enter] TPM Owner Status [UnOwned] Enable (Activate)/ Disable (Deactivate) Command to TPM
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.4 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Congure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.04 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz Frequency : 2.93GHz FSB Speed : 533MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2 : 256 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:22, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value: 22 CPUID :F41 CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] CIE Support [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher: [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Single Logical Processor Mode [Disabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU ratio adjustment [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item CPU ratio adjustment is set to [Manual]. Ratio CMOS Setting: [xx] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency . C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hardware Prefetcher: [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Hardware Prefetcher Disable Feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Disable Feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID V alue Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-23 V anderpool T echnology [Enabled] Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Single Logical Processor Mode: [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading T echnology . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. NorthBridge Conguration vPro Technology Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory . Enable this option only when you install 64-bit operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency . Conguration options: [Auto] [533MHz] [667MHz] [800MHz] [1067MHz] Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is set to [Disabled]. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [5] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Conguration options: [3] [4] [5] [6] Congure North Bridge features. North Bridge Conguration North Bridge Chipset Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3584MB DRAM Frequency [Auto] Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Video Function Conguration ENABLED: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLED: Do not allow remapping of memory
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-25 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [6 DRAM Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]~[6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [6DRAM Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]~[6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [9 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] Memory Hole [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics device. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Video Function Conguration Video Function Conguration DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Conguration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup vPro T echnology Conguration With the support of the Intel ® vPro ™ T echnology , the items in this menu allow you to congure the Intel ® Management Engine (ME) subsystem and enable the Intel Intel ® Active Management T echnology . Select an item then press <Enter> to display the Management T echnology . Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. T o enable the following functions, you must install the Intel install the Intel ® Management Engine Interface. See page 3-3 for details. vPro Technology Conguration ASF Support [Disabled] ME HECI Conguration ME-HECI [Disabled] Congure Intel AMT Parameters Intel AMT Support [Disabled] Options Disabled Enabled When the Intel AMT Support item is set to [Enabled], the vPro T echnology Conguration menu will change into the following one. ASF Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Alert Standard Format (ASF). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ME HECI Conguration ME-HECI [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], Host Embedded Communication Interface (HECI) provides an interface for the exchange of message between the host software and the ME rmware. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ME-IDER [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface by which the remote management console is able to direct the client PC to boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] vPro Technology Conguration ASF Support [Disabled] ME HECI Conguration ME-HECI [Enabled] ME-IDER [Disabled] ME-KT [Disabled] Congure Intel AMT Parameters Intel AMT Support [Enabled] Force SOL [Disabled] Options Disabled Enabled
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-27 ME-KT [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the KT function helps redirect keyboard and POST message to the remote management console and thus facilitates the control of the client machine through the network. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Congure Intel AMT Parameters Intel AMT Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® AMT (Active Management T echnology). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Force SOL [Disabled] When set to enabled, Serial Over LAN (SOL) capability allows you to remotely enter the client PC via LAN. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Intel ® Active Management T echnology requires the Intel ® AMT -enabled software. Also, the platform must be connected to a power source and an active LAN port. 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support T ype [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] JMicron Controller Mode [BASIC] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Enable or Diable High Denition Audio Controller
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Onboard 1394 Cotroller [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] JMicron SA T A/P A T A Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SA T A/P A T A controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMicron Controller Mode [Basic] Conguration options: [RAID] [BASIC] [AHCI] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Must load the JMB363 driver when creating RAID sets, even if all the drivers of the RAID sets are used as data drivers.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-29 2.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Y es] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Y es] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register . Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Y es] When set to [Y es], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Conguration options: [Y es] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NO: lets the BIOS congure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system congure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1(POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Allows you to determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Conguration options: [No] [Y es] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [ACPI v1.0] [ACPI v2.0] [ACPI v3.0] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Conguration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-31 2.5.5 APM Conguration APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By Onboard Lan [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date / RTC Alarm Hour / RTC Alarm Minute / RTC Alarm Second will become user-congurable with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst try . T urning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is of f causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] <Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Chasis Fan/ Fan 2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chasis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF] MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [2373RPM] Chasis Fan Speed [N/A] Chasis Fan 2 Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.288V] 3.3V Voltage [ 2.752V] 5V Voltage [ 4.428V] 12V Voltage [11.352V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Prole [Silent] CPU Temperature
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-33 Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chasis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these items. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control [Silent] Allows you to select the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan control. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Species the boot sequence from the availabe devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Conguration Security S p e c i f i e s t h e B o o t D ev i c e B oo t P r io r i t y sequence. A virtual floppy disk d r i v e ( F l o p p y D r i v e B : ) m a y a p p e a r w h e n y o u s e t t h e C D - R O M drive as the rst boot device. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Conguration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] The option of “Ultra Silent” is for Intel ® Core™2 processors only .
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] W ait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-35 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. T o change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. T o clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility . View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld. Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and T ime. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility . Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully . T o change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-37 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 the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 PATH: A:\ BOARD: P5B-VM-DO VER: 0017 DATE: 10/24/06 BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System T ime, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation 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. Exit & Save Changes Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit. 2.8 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 3-1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the CD. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer . • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary . Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only . Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability . The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. Click an item to install Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information
ASUS P5B-VM DO 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel ® chipset inf update program. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel ® graphics accelerator driver . SoundMAX AD1988A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ® AD1988A audio driver and application. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron ® JMB36X Serial A T A RAID controller driver . Intel(R) Ethernet Driver Installs the Intel ® ethernet driver . Intel(R) Management Engine Interface Installs the Intel ® management engine interface. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver .
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 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) Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver . The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer . Visit the Microsoft website (www .microsoft.com) for updates. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create JMicron ® JMB36X or Intel ® ICH8 RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron ® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver . Make Intel ® ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a Intel ® ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Mo st user ma nua l  les a re in P ort abl e D ocum ent Fo rma t ( PD F). Dow nlo ad the Ad obe ® Acr oba t ® R ead er f rom ww w .ad obe .co m i f you do not ha ve one . 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Y ou can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS P5B-VM DO 3-7 Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. T echnical support form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.