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P5V-VM
Ultra
User Guide
Motherboard
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E2589 First Edition September 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK 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 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended i
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................ vi Safety information .......................................................................... vii P5V-VM Ultra specifications summary ...........................................viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................1-2 1.2 Package contents .........................................................
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ......................................2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ...............................2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ...............2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ........................2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2.........2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS..............2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program .....................................
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Contents 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 ...........................................................3-3 3.2.4 Make disk menu ..............................
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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 r
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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. 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
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P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary ® CPU LGA775 socket for Intel Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / ® ® ® Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D Processors ® Compatible with Intel 06/05B/05A processors ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), ® and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: VIA VIA P4M890 P4M890 Southbridge: VIA VIA VT8237A VT8237A System bus 1066/800/533 MHz Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered DDR2 533 DRAM memo
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P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo ASUS special features CPU Lock Free CPU Multiplier ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Manageability WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT (Virtual Cable Tester) Form factor MicroATX 9.6” x 7.2”VCT (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product Introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard! The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra 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. 1.2 Package Contents Check your P5V-VM Ultra package for the following items. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support
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VT8237A chipset The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support. This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up drive. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 533 MHz to m
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1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-7. CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See page 2-5. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style
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1. Before You Proceed Take 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
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1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 18.3cm(7.2in) PS2_USB_PWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 LGA775 VGA1 USB12 P5V-VM ULTRA VIA P4M890 LAN_USB34 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Top:Line In Center:Line Out REALTEK Below:Mic In PCIEX16 SUPER I/O PCIEX1_1 VIA VT8237A AAFP 4Mb PCI1 BIOS SB_PWR USB78 PCI2 CD USB56 ALC660 CLRTC FLOPPY 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PARALLEL PORT DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) SATA1 CHA_FAN CPU_F
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards P5V-VM the rear of the ULTRA chassis ASUS P5V-VM Ultr
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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 / Celeron D Processors. ® ® • Your boxed Intel Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium D / ® ® Pentium 4 / Celeron D Processors package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purch
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. PnP Cap Retention tab A Load lever B This side of the cam box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), B then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to r
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6. Close the load plate (A), then push A the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B The CPU fits 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 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. If you install a dual-core CPU, make sure to connect the
