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  • Page 1 P5E-V HDMI...
  • 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 ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix P5E-V HDMI specifications summary ............xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ..........
  • Page 4 BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........4-7 BIOS setup program ..............4-8 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-32 4.6.3 Security ................. 4-33 Tools menu ................. 4-35 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-35 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-36 Exit menu ..................4-37 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support CD information ..............
  • Page 6 Contents 5.3.2 Audio configurations ............5-11 5.3.3 ASUS Splendid ............. 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Direct Link ............5-17 5.3.5 ASUS PC Probe II ............5-19 5.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ............... 5-25 5.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............5-27 5.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ..............5-28 5.3.9...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: P5E-V Hdmi Specifications Summary

    P5E-V HDMI specifications summary LGA775 socket for Intel Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Core™2 ® Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / ® Pentium Pentium D / Pentium 4 processors ®...

  • Page 12: Specifications Summary

    PCIe frequency tuning from 100MHz to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port...
  • Page 13 System panel connector (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ® 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.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Quad-core Processor Ready ® This motherboard supports the latest Intel Quad-core processors in the LGA775 ® package and Intel’s next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. Intel Quad-core processor is one of the most powerful CPU in the world.

  • Page 19: Asus Splendid

    With intelligent optimization of Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Brightness, a delicate chipset engine built into ASUS motherboards delivers vivid colors and detailed images comparable to the very best visual experience.

  • Page 20: High Definition Audio

    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 21: Asus Ai Lifestyle 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 P5E-V HDMI...
  • Page 22 Smart Support CD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that aren’t. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you can easily see the critical parts of the computer.

  • Page 23: Asus Friendly Features

    See pages 4-17 and 5-29 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-31 for details.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-13 Expansion slots ................2-19 Jumper ..................2-24 Connectors ................. 2-25 ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 27: 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. SB_PWR Standby Powered P5E-V HDMI Onboard LED Power ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits 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.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Layout

    PCI3 ALC883 PWR_FAN CR2032 3V DET_X1_1 CHA_FAN2 Lithium Cell SB_PWR CMOS Power PCIEX1_1 CLRTC SPDIF_OUT CHASSIS AAFP COM1 IE1394_2 PANEL USB1112 USB910 USB78 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 30: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 PCI slots 2-21 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot 2-21 PCI Express x16 slots 2-21 Jumper Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-24 Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 mouse port (green) PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-25 LAN (RJ-45) port...
  • Page 31 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS Q-connector (system panel) 2-39 ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5E-V HDMI CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
  • Page 34 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate Alignment key Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan connector. Motherboard hole Fastener Narrow end of the groove Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E-V HDMI...
  • Page 36 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5E-V HDMI 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 37 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 2-11...
  • Page 38 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (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.

  • Page 39: System Memory

    Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5E-V HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2...

  • Page 40: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (yellow) (black) (yellow) (black) Populated – – – Single-Channel –...
  • Page 41 P5E-V HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability DIMM support Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand Part No. 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2LL/1G • • 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN •...
  • Page 42 P5E-V HDMI Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability DIMM support Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand Part No. 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G • • • 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S KVR667D2N5/256 •...

  • Page 43: Memory Configuration

    Dual-channel memory configuration. C*: 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 DDR2-800/667/533MHz �VL. 800/667/533MHz �VL. 667/533MHz �VL. ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 44: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 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. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 45: Expansion Slots

    IR�” or that the cards do not need IR� assignments. Otherwise, conflicts 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 P5E-V HDMI 2-19...

  • Page 46: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System timer Keyboard controller – Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering� Communications port (COM1)� IRQ holder for PCI steering� Floppy disk controller IRQ holder for PCI steering� System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering� IRQ holder for PCI steering�...

  • Page 47: Pci Slots

    Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 2-21...
  • Page 48 Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Universal PCI-E slot (max. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI-E slot with a maximum speed of 2 GB/s.

  • Page 49: Ai Slot Detector

    DET_X16_2 DET_PCI3 DET_X1_1 P5E-V HDMI Slot Detectors When the LEDs light up, turn off the power before reinstalling the devices. The PCIEX16_1 slot (blue) is for a PCIE x16 card. The DET_X16_1 LED lights up despite correct installation when you install a x1, x4, or x8 card to this slot.

  • Page 50: Jumper

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC Normal Clear RTC P5E-V HDMI Clear RTC RAM (Default) • You 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.

  • Page 51: Connectors

    1 Gbps connection LAN port VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. It supports ASUS Splendid with a resolution up to 1600 x 1200. Due to the Intel VGA driver issue, the Windows Display Settings menu may ®...
  • Page 52 Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.
  • Page 53 S/PDIF cable. 14. USB 2.0 ports 3/4/5/6. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 2-27...

  • Page 54: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 P5E-V HDMI Floppy disk drive connector 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 55 PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5E-V HDMI IDE connector PIN 1 Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector...
  • Page 56 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN4 P5E-V HDMI SATA connectors • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID].

  • Page 57: Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive Connection

    Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 2-31...
  • Page 58 Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT P5E-V HDMI Digital audio connector The S/PDIF Out module is purchased separately. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
  • Page 59 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the �-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 60 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the �-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports.
  • Page 61 CHA_FAN1 +12V P5E-V HDMI Fan connectors Rotation Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 10. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

  • Page 62: Front Panel Audio Connector

    HD Audio-compliant Legacy AC ‘97 audio pin definition pin definition P5E-V HDMI Analog front panel 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 63 PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5E-V HDMI ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts • 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) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

  • Page 64: System Panel Connector

    IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply. � P5E-V HDMI System panel connector • 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 65 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.
  • Page 66 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 67: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...

  • Page 68: Starting Up For The First Time

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS P5E-V HDMI...
  • Page 69 One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 70: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows ®...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4: 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 72 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-8 Main menu .................. 4-11 Advanced menu ................. 4-16 Power menu ................4-27 Boot menu .................. 4-31 Tools menu ................. 4-35 Exit menu ..................4-37 ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 73: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
  • Page 74 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 75 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start 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 76: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.2 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 77: Afudos Utility

    The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current 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. ASUS P5E-V HDMI...
  • Page 78 A:\>afudos /iP5E-V HDMI.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5E-V HDMI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 79: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.4 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 floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 80: 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. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 81: Bios Menu Screen

    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. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 82: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [06:22:54] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Fri 03/09/2007] displays the specific items for that select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to SATA 1 [Not Detected] menu.

  • Page 83: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-11...

  • Page 84: Sata 1~6

    4.3.4 SATA 1~6 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Select the type of...

  • Page 85: Sata Configuration

    If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-13...

  • Page 86: Ahci Configuration

    Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.6 AHCI Configuration...

  • Page 87: System Information

    Available : 1016 MB General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-15...

  • Page 88: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power...
  • Page 89 Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. Some of the following items appear when you set Ai Overclocking to [Manual] or [N.O.S.].
  • Page 90 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [100] [101]~[149] [150]. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.
  • Page 91 Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.22V] [1.24V]~[1.46V] [1.48V] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU. North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.27V] [1.29V]~[1.67V] [1.69V] [1.71V] ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-19...
  • Page 92 North Bridge Voltage Refernece [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 93: Usb Configuration

    Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-21...

  • Page 94: Cpu Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. 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.

  • Page 95: Chipset

    PCI memory Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] above the total Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] physical memory. PEG Port Control [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. Video Function Configuration ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-23...
  • Page 96 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enabled 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

  • Page 97: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IR�4] [2F8/IR�3] [3E8/IR�4] [2E8/IR�3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the parallel port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-25...

  • Page 98: Pci Pnp

    The following items do not show if you set the Parallel Port Address item to [Disabled]. Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the parallel port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] This item appears only when you set Parallel Port Mode to [ECP]. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] This item appears only when you set Parallel Port Mode to [EPP].

  • Page 99: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-27...

  • Page 100: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss. 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]...

  • Page 101: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-29...
  • Page 102 CPU Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

  • Page 103: Boot Menu

    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. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-31...

  • Page 104: Boot Settings Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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 MyLogo3 feature. ™ AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 105: Security

    Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-33...

  • Page 106: Change User Password

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot <Enter> to change Security Settings password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password :Installed disabled password. User Password :Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Select Screen Select Item Enter Change General Help...

  • Page 107: Tools Menu

    4.7.1 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 section 4.1.2 for details.

  • Page 108: Asus O.c. Profile

    4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1...

  • Page 109: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 4-37...
  • Page 110 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 111: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 112 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support CD information .............. 5-1 Software information ..............5-9 RAID configurations ..............5-32 Creating a RAID driver disk ............5-43 ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 113: 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. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 114: Drivers Menu

    Installs the Realtek ALC883 audio driver and application. ® If you install drivers separately instead of using ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard, make sure to install these drivers in the following order: 1. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program 2. Realtek Audio Driver 3.

  • Page 115: Utilities Menu

    Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
  • Page 116 You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. You can also download the utility by clicking the Security tab.

  • Page 117: Make Disk Menu

    (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver ®...

  • Page 118: Manual Menu

    ® ® opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 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. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 119: 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 P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 120: 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 5: Software support...

  • Page 121: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support CD.
  • Page 122 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 123: Audio Configurations

    From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button ASUS P5E-V HDMI P5E-V HDMI 5-11...

  • Page 124: Configuration Options

    Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
  • Page 125 Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. Click <OK> to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5E-V HDMI P5E-V HDMI 5-13...
  • Page 126 Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Microphone tab. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording.

  • Page 127: Asus Splendid

    5.3.3 ASUS Splendid ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology brings your video viewing experience on your PC to the next level. With ASUS Splendid, you can fast change the color effects and optimize image quality for the best visual results. •...
  • Page 128 To create a profile, click the Profile Setting sub-menu. You can adjust Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, and Hue by dragging the bars. Other ASUS Splendid options From the main window, you can also configure other settings by clicking the Preference tab to display the Preference sub-menu.

  • Page 129: Asus Ai Direct Link

    You must first connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail the AI Direct Link feature.
  • Page 130 The authorized user has full access to this folder. The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the incoming folder first. Then, select disable the incoming folder first. Then, select first.

  • Page 131: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
  • Page 132 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
  • Page 133 Click to clicking the or buttons. You can increase also adjust the threshold values value using the Config window. Click to You cannot adjust the sensor decrease threshold values in a small value monitoring panel. ASUS P5E-V HDMI P5E-V HDMI 5-21...
  • Page 134 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows®...
  • Page 135 Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5E-V HDMI P5E-V HDMI 5-23...
  • Page 136 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 137: Asus Ai Suite

    5.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 138 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 139: Asus Ai Gear 2

    5.3.7 ASUS AI Gear 2 ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

  • Page 140: Asus Ai Nap

    5.3.8 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 141: Asus Ai N.o.s

    5.3.9 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S.

  • Page 142: Asus Q-Fan 2

    5.3.10 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU �-Fan 2 or the Chassis �-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

  • Page 143: Asus Ai Booster

    5.3.11 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility...

  • Page 144: Raid Configurations

    RAID confi��urations The motherboard comes with one RAID controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA • RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels.

  • Page 145: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Select [RAID] from the Configure SATA as item options, then press <Enter>. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 5-33...

  • Page 146: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ® The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, ® RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel ®...

  • Page 147: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 5-35...
  • Page 148 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

  • Page 149: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)

    WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 5-37...
  • Page 150 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume10...
  • Page 151 [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press <Enter>. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 5-39...
  • Page 152 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX...

  • Page 153: Deleting A Raid Set

    ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 5-41...

  • Page 154: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 155: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5E-V HDMI 5-43...
  • Page 156 To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 157: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 158: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ..................A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ......A-1 ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...........A-3 ® ASUS P5E-V HDMI...

  • Page 159: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 160: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 4-23 for details. Press <F10>...

  • Page 161: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5E-V HDMI...
  • Page 162 Appendix: CPU features...

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