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  • Page 1 P5B-VM DO...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii P5B-VM DO specifications summary ... x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-2 Package contents ... 1-2 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Features ... 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy 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...
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration ... 2-34 2.6.3 Security ... 2-35 Tools menu ... 2-37 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 2-37 Exit menu ... 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system ... 3-2 Support CD information ... 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To 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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: 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.

  • Page 10: P5B-Vm Do Specifications Summary

    Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel Q965 / ICH8DO with Intel ® Technology 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non-ECC,...
  • Page 11 P5B-VM DO specifications summary ASUS Features Other Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal Connectors 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - Noise Filter...
  • Page 12 *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    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.
  • Page 15 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. ASUS P5B-VM DO Graphics Media Accelerator 3000, ®...

  • Page 16: Asus Features

    ASUS Advanced Q-Fan The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by Intel Quiet System Technology; It makes the change of fan speed more smoothly. It’s better in fan use, and efficiently reduces the noise caused by fans’...

  • Page 17: Asus Special Features

    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.

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    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. P5B-VM DO Onboard LED SB_PWR Standby Powered...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5B-VM DO...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout PWR_FAN PS/2KBMS T : Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard ESATA 1394_USB12 ATX12V LAN_USB34 RTL8111B AUDIO SATA_RAID1 JMicron JMB363 TSB43AB22A PCIEX4_1 AD1988 SPDIF_OUT IE1394_2 AAFP Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775...

  • Page 21: Layout Contents

    Line Out port (lime) Microphone port (pink) Side Speaker Out port (gray) USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 VGA port External SATA port PS/2 keyboard port (purple) ASUS P5B-VM DO Page 1-18 1-27 1-27 1-27 Page 1-28...
  • Page 22 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) ICH8DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [black], SATA6 [black]) IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) JMicron ®...

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5B-VM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
  • Page 25 CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5B-VM DO Load plate Alignment key CPU notch Gold triangle mark ®...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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. • When you buy a boxed Intel and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel •...
  • Page 27 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5B-VM DO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 28: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
  • Page 29 (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5B-VM DO Narrow end of the groove 1-17...

  • Page 30: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5B-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket Channel Channel A...
  • Page 31 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 Technology. ASUS P5B-VM DO XP 32-bit operation system ® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less ®...
  • Page 32 P5B-VM DO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 2048MB KINGSTON 512MB Qimonda 256MB Qimonda 512MB Qimonda 1024MB Qimonda 512MB SAMSUNG 256MB SAMSUNG 512MB SAMSUNG 1024MB SAMSUNG 512MB Hynix 1024MB...
  • Page 33 P5B-VM DO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E 1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E 512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3S 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S...

  • Page 34: Memory Configuration

    Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-22 Chip No. E5116AF-5C-E...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5B-VM DO DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch 1-23...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    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. 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.

  • Page 37: Interrupt Assignments

    IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-25...
  • Page 38 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCIE x 16_1 PCIE x 4_1 Onboard ESATA, SATA_RAID Onboard PRI_IDE Onboard HD Audio (AD1988) Onboard GbEthernet (82566DM) USB 2.0 EHCI#1 USB 2.0 EHCI#2 USB12 UHCI#1 USB34 UHCI#2 USB56 UHCI#3 USB78 UHCI#4 USB910 UHCI#5 SATA1/2/5/6 (ICH8DO)

  • Page 39: Pci Slots

    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 specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5B-VM DO 1-27...

  • Page 40: Jumpers

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5B-VM DO Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
  • Page 41 (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. P5B-VM DO Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-VM DO KBPWR...

  • Page 42: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
  • Page 43 DO NOT insert a different connector to this port. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5B-VM DO 4-channel 6-channel Line In...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    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. P5B-VM DO SPDIF OUT connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 1-32...
  • Page 45 • 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. P5B-VM DO IDE connector ASUS P5B-VM DO Mode of device(s)
  • Page 46 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. P5B-VM DO IEEE 1394a Connector The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 1-34...
  • Page 47 When set to [RAID], this item allows you to use the connectors to build a RAID set. See section “2.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. P5B-VM DO SATA RAID connector Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives;...
  • Page 48 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. The USB module is purchased separately.
  • Page 49 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P5B-VM DO Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
  • Page 50 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. P5B-VM DO Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 51 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. P5B-VM DO ATX Power connector • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version)

  • Page 52: System Panel Connector 20-8 Pin Panel

    15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System Panel Connector P5B-VM DO • 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.
  • Page 53 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. Step1. Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the ASUS Q- Connector.
  • Page 54 1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 55: Chapter 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. BIOS setup...

  • Page 56: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

  • Page 57: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    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 floppy 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>...

  • Page 58: Afudos Utility

    Main filename Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ... done Write to file... ok A:\>...

  • Page 59: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 60: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 61 BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 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 file. ASUS P5B-VM DO...

  • Page 62: Asus Update Utility

    DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 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 • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 63 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 64 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 65: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM DO...

  • Page 66: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 IDE Configuration System Information v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:...

  • Page 67: Menu Items

    <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. ASUS P5B-VM DO System Time [06:22:54] System Date [Fri 05/04/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • Page 68: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced System Time...

  • Page 69: Sata1-6

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM DO Select the type of device connected to the system.

  • Page 70: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 71: System Information

    Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.93GHz Speed : 2933MHz Count System Memory Usable Size: 240MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-17...

  • Page 72: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Jumperfree Configuration USB Configuration TPM Configuration CPU Configuration...
  • Page 73 [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! ASUS P5B-VM DO CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz...

  • Page 74: Usb Configuration

    2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support Port 64/60 Emulation USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the...

  • Page 75: Tpm Configuration

    [Ok] and [Cancel], then press <Enter> to confirm 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. ASUS P5B-VM DO Enable (Activate)/ Disable (Deactivate) Command to TPM...

  • Page 76: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced Configure 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...
  • Page 77 Single Logical Processor Mode: [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Core Multi-Processing [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM DO 2-23...

  • Page 78: Chipset

    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 NorthBridge Configuration vPro Technology Configuration North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration...

  • Page 79: Video Function Configuration

    Video Function Configuration DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] ASUS P5B-VM DO Options Fixed Mode [DVMT Mode] DVMT Mode [128MB] 2-25...
  • Page 80 vPro Technology Configuration With the support of the Intel to configure the Intel ® Active Management Technology. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the Management Technology. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. To enable the following functions, you must install the Intel Engine Interface.

  • Page 81: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] ASUS P5B-VM DO AMT (Active Management ®...
  • Page 82 Onboard 1394 Cotroller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA/PATA controller.

  • Page 83: Pci Pnp

    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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM DO NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.

  • Page 84: Power Menu

    IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM).

  • Page 85: Apm Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM DO <Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system [Power Off] after AC power loss.

  • Page 86: Hardware Monitor

    Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [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.

  • Page 87: Boot Menu

    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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent] The option of “Ultra Silent” is for Intel Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.

  • Page 88: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 89: Security

    If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5B-VM DO BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot <Enter>...

  • Page 90: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

  • Page 91: Tools Menu

    2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details.

  • Page 92: Exit Menu

    Exit menu 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. Main Advanced Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>...

  • Page 93: Chapter 3: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support ASUS P5B-VM DO...

  • Page 94: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 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.

  • Page 95: 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.

  • Page 96: Utilities Menu

    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...

  • Page 97: Make Disk Menu

    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. ® ASUS P5B-VM DO...

  • Page 98: Manuals Menu

    ® 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Reader from www.adobe.com if you do not have one. ®...

  • Page 99: 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 specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5B-VM DO...

  • Page 100: Technical Support Form

    Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 3: Software support...

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