Motherboard

P5PE-VM
E2609 First Edition June 2006
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Contents

Notices.... vi Safety information...vii About this guide...viii. How this guide is organized...viii. Where to find more information...viii Conventions used in this guide.. ix Typography... ix P5PE-VM specifications summary.. x.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!... 1-2 Package contents... 1-2 Special features... 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.5 Product highlights.. 1-2 Innovative ASUS features.. 1-4
Before you proceed... 1-5 Motherboard overview... 1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 Placement direction.. 1-6 Screw holes.. 1-6. Motherboard layout.. 1-7 Installing the CPU... 1-8 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan.. 1-11. Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan. 1-13. Overview... 1-15 Memory configurations.. 1-15 DDR Qualified Vendors List. 1-16 Installing a DIMM.. 1-17 Removing a DIMM... 1-17 Installing an expansion card.. 1-18 Configuring an expansion card. 1-18 Interrupt assignments.. 1-19. PCI slots... 1-20 AGP slot... 1-20
Central Processing Unit (CPU).. 1-8 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3
System memory... 1-15. 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.7.5
Expansion slots... 1-18 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5
1.9 Jumpers... 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors.. 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors.. 1-24 1.10 Connectors... 1-23

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS... 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk. 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility.. 2-3 AFUDOS utility.. 2-4 ASUS Update utility.. 2-6 BIOS menu screen.. 2-10 Menu bar... 2-10 Navigation keys... 2-10. Menu items.. 2-11 Sub-menu items... 2-11 Configuration fields.. 2-11 Pop-up window.. 2-11. Scroll bar.. 2-11. General help... 2-11 System Time.. 2-12 System Date.. 2-12 Legacy Diskette A, B.. 2-12 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave.. 2-13 IDE Configuration... 2-14 System Information.. 2-15 CPU Configuration.. 2-16 Chipset... 2-18. Onboard Devices Configuration.. 2-20. PCI PnP.. 2-21 USB Configuration.. 2-22

Industry standard Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 20-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x 10-pin Panel connector 1 x Speaker connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Product introduction

ASUS P5PE-VM

Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS P5PE-VM 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.

Package contents

ASUS P5PE-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide
Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel Pentium 4 processor, Intel Pentium D, Intel Celeron and Intel Dual-Core processors with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), L2 cache, and a core speed of up to 3.8GHz. The motherboard also supports the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, the Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) that allows 64-bit computing, and the Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology (EIST) that intelligently adjusts the CPU voltage and frequency depending on the CPU loading, system speed or power requirement. See page1-8 for details.
Intel 65nanometer process technology support
The motherboard supports Intel processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with copper interconnect. Intels 65 nm process is the most advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. The Intel 65 nm Dual-Core processors utilize this package technology for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance.

Dual-channel DDR400 memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 2GB of system memory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See 1-15 to 1-18 for details.

Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ICH5 chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-27 for details.

6-channel audio support

The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1888JCPZ high-definition audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. See page 1-24 and page 1-25 for details.

AGP 8X support

The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enhances graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 1-25 and page 1-30 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely xure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

ASUS 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 2-3 for details.
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.

ASUS MyLogo

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See details on page 2-29.

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 to 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 ATX 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.

SB_PWR

ON Standby Power

OFF Powered Off

P5PE-VM Onboard LED

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.
1.5.1 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.

1.5.2 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 can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

1.5.3 Motherboard layout

19.3cm (7.6in)
PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

ATX12V

PARALLEL PORT
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

LGA775

CPU_FAN

ATXPWR

Bottom : Top:

USB3 USB4

Intel 865G

Marvell 88E8001

4Mb BIOS PCI1

Super I/O

FP_AUDIO

AD1888

SPEAKER
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

FLOPPY

CHA_FAN

Intel ICH5

CLRTC F_PANEL

SEC_IDE

PRI_IDE
Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

24.5cm (9.6in)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land package.

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!
Notes on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with HyperThreading Technology. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. Installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later is recommended. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. 2. Install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU in the 775-land package that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item HyperThreading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer.
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intelcertified multidirectional heatsink and fan. Your Intel Pentium 4 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.
To 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.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

Narrow end of the groove

Motherboard hole Fastener
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard audio Onboard VGA A B C used D used E F used G H shared shared shared shared shared used shared shared
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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 specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

1.8.5 AGP slot

The Accelerated Graphics Port(AGP) slot that supports AGP8X/4X cards. when you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit he AGP slot on your mother board.
Install only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards on this motherboard! This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards.

Keyed for 1.5v

P5PE-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You 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. To erase the RTC RAM: 1.Turn 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.Re-install 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.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
Normal (Default) Clear CMOS
P5PE-VM Clear RTC RAM 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. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
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 ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

Single device Two devices Slave Drive Jumper Setting Cable-select or Master Cable-select Mode of Devices - Master Slave Slave Cable Connector Black Black Gray Black or gray

Master Master

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 100/66/33 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set to Cable-select, make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

P5PE-VM IDE Connectors

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND

SATA 2

GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND

P5PE-VM SATA Connectors

Install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA.
4. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN

GND +12V Rotation

P5PE-VM Fan Connectors
5. Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
P5PE-VM Speaker Out Connector
6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports legacy AC 97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

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

Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. 4. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy 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 floppy disk to the floppy 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 field, then click Start. Windows 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run.
d. From the Open field, type 2. D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOSbased utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5PEVM.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To 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.
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the dropdown menu, then click Next.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 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.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the dropdown menu, then click Next.
Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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, reconfiguring your system, or prompted toRun Setup. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration 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 reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. The firmware 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-Test (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 program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
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 2.7 Exit Menu. 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.

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration
[11:51:19] [Mon 05/15/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not Detected Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

System Information

Sub-menu items

Navigation keys

2.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Advanced Power Boot Exit
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

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.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Legacy Diskette B Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [Disabled] :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

+Tab F1 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit

Main 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. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
2.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, 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 configuration 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 fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.
Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum ICH Delayed Transaction MPS Revision [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [1.4] +F1 F10 ESC
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit

2.2.9 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

Pop-up window Scroll bar

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.

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SYSTEMS WITH INTEL CPU

MODEL CASE * POWER MB IO PORTS CPU MEMORY

Updated Sep 21st, 2006

FLOPPY

KEYBOARD

STORAGE
JPC Intel P5PE-VM Series (3 PCI, 1 AGP 8x, Intel 865G)
CS-JP5-6700P5PE CS-JP5-6600P5PE CS-JP5-6400P5PE CS-JP5-6300P5PE CS-JP5-3200CPE CS-JP5-3060CPE CS-JP5-2660CPE H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER 350W 350W 350W 350W ASUS P5PE-VM ASUS P5PE-VM ASUS P5PE-VM ASUS P5PE-VM ASUS P5PE-VM ASUS P5PE-VM ASUS P5PE-VM 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P CORE 2 DUO 2.67G CORE 2 DUO 2.40G CORE 2 DUO 2.13G CORE 2 DUO 1.86G 3.20 GHz 775 Celeron 533 3.06 GHz 775 Celeron 533 2.66 GHz 775 Celeron 533 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN NTEL EXTREME GRAPHICS NTEL EXTREME GRAPHICS NTEL EXTREME GRAPHICS NTEL EXTREME GRAPHICS NTEL EXTREME GRAPHICS NTEL EXTREME GRAPHICS NTEL EXTREME GRAPHICS 2 ATA & 2 SATA 2 ATA & 2 SATA 2 ATA & 2 SATA 2 ATA & 2 SATA 2 ATA & 2 SATA 2 ATA & 2 SATA 2 ATA & 2 SATA
H450 MICRO TOWER 350W H450 MICRO TOWER 350W H450 MICRO TOWER 350W
JPC Intel P5B Series (3 PCI, 3 PCI-EX x1, 1 PCI-EX- x16, Intel P965)
CS-JP5-6800P5B CS-JP5-6700P5B CS-JP5-6600P5B CS-JP5-6400P5B CS-JP5-6300P5B H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W ASUS P5B ASUS P5B ASUS P5B ASUS P5B ASUS P5B 10 USB / 1S / 1P 10 USB / 1S / 1P 10 USB / 1S / 1P 10 USB / 1S / 1P 10 USB / 1S / 1P CORE 2 EXTREME 2.93G CORE 2 DUO 2.67G CORE 2 DUO 2.40G CORE 2 DUO 2.13G CORE 2 DUO 1.86G 256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO REALTEK PCI-E GLAN REALTEK PCI-E GLAN REALTEK PCI-E GLAN REALTEK PCI-E GLAN REALTEK PCI-E GLAN 2 ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,1
JPC Intel P5B Deluxe Series (3 PCI, 1 PCI-EX x1, 2 PCI-EX x16, Intel P965)
CS-JP5-6800P5BD CS-JP5-6700P5BD CS-JP5-6600P5BD CS-JP5-6400P5BD CS-JP5-6300P5BD H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W ASUS P5B DELUXE ASUS P5B DELUXE ASUS P5B DELUXE ASUS P5B DELUXE ASUS P5B DELUXE 8 USB / 1S / 1P / USB / 1S / 1P / USB / 1S / 1P / USB / 1S / 1P / USB / 1S / 1P / 1394 CORE 2 EXTREME 2.93G CORE 2 DUO 2.67G CORE 2 DUO 2.40G CORE 2 DUO 2.13G CORE 2 DUO 1.86G 256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO MARVELL DUAL GLAN MARVELL DUAL GLAN MARVELL DUAL GLAN MARVELL DUAL GLAN MARVELL DUAL GLAN 2 ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,1
JPC Intel P5B-VM Series (2 PCI, 1 PCI-EX x4, 1 PCI-EX x16, Intel G965)
CS-JP5-6800P5BV CS-JP5-6700P5BV CS-JP5-6600P5BV CS-JP5-6400P5BV CS-JP5-6300P5BV H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W ASUS P5B-VM ASUS P5B-VM ASUS P5B-VM ASUS P5B-VM ASUS P5B-VM 10 USB / 1S / 1P /USB / 1S / 1P /USB / 1S / 1P /USB / 1S / 1P /USB / 1S / 1P /1394 CORE 2 EXTREME 2.93G CORE 2 DUO 2.67G CORE 2 DUO 2.40G CORE 2 DUO 2.13G CORE 2 DUO 1.86G 256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO REALTEK PCI-E GLAN REALTEK PCI-E GLAN REALTEK PCI-E GLAN REALTEK PCI-E GLAN REALTEK PCI-E GLAN INTEL GMA X3000 INTEL GMA X3000 INTEL GMA X3000 INTEL GMA X3000 INTEL GMA XATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,ATA & 6 SATA RAID 0,1

JPC Intel P5LD2 Series (3 PCI, 3 PCI-EX x1, 1 PCI-EX x16, Intel 945P)
CS-JP5-6800P5LD CS-JP5-6700P5LD CS-JP5-6600P5LD CS-JP5-6400P5LD CS-JP5-6300P5LD H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER H500 MID TOWER 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LD2 ASUS P5LDUSB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P CORE 2 EXTREME 2.93G CORE 2 DUO 2.67G CORE 2 DUO 2.40G CORE 2 DUO 2.13G CORE 2 DUO 1.86G 256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN MARVELL GLAN 3 ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,10
JPC Intel P5LD2-VM Series (2 PCI, 1 PCI-EX x1, 1 PCI-EX x16, Intel 945G)
CS-JP5-6800P5LV CS-JP5-6700P5LV CS-JP5-6600P5LV CS-JP5-6400P5LV CS-JP5-6300P5LV CS-JP5-3200CLV CS-JP5-3060CLV CS-JP5-2660CLV H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W ASUS P5LD2-VM ASUS P5LD2-VM ASUS P5LD2-VM ASUS P5LD2-VM ASUS P5LD2-VM ASUS P5LD2-VM ASUS P5LD2-VM ASUS P5LD2-VM 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P CORE 2 EXTREME 2.93G CORE 2 DUO 2.67G CORE 2 DUO 2.40G CORE 2 DUO 2.13G CORE 2 DUO 1.86G 3.20 GHz 775 Celeron 533 3.06 GHz 775 Celeron 533 2.66 GHz 775 Celeron 533 256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO REALTEK 8 CH AUDIO INTEL GLAN INTEL GLAN INTEL GLAN INTEL GLAN INTEL GLAN INTEL GLAN INTEL GLAN INTEL GLAN INTEL GMA 950 INTEL GMA 950 INTEL GMA 950 INTEL GMA 950 INTEL GMA 950 INTEL GMA 950 INTEL GMA 950 INTEL GMA ATA & 4 SATA 2 ATA & 4 SATA 2 ATA & 4 SATA 2 ATA & 4 SATA 2 ATA & 4 SATA 2 ATA & 4 SATA 2 ATA & 4 SATA 2 ATA & 4 SATA

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JPC Intel P5WDG2 WS Series (2 PCI, 2 PCI-X , 2 PCI-EX x16, Intel 975X)

CS-JP5-6800P5WS CS-JP5-6700P5WS CS-JP5-6600P5WS CS-JP5-6400P5WS CS-JP5-6300P5WS H600 Full TOWER H600 Full TOWER H600 Full TOWER H600 Full TOWER H600 Full TOWER 400W 400W 400W 400W 400W ASUS P5WDG2 WS ASUS P5WDG2 WS ASUS P5WDG2 WS ASUS P5WDG2 WS ASUS P5WDG2 WS 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P 8 USB / 1S / 1P CORE 2 EXTREME 2.93G CORE 2 DUO 2.67G CORE 2 DUO 2.40G CORE 2 DUO 2.13G CORE 2 DUO 1.86G 256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR256M DDR2 533
1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE
AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858
ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO ADCH AUDIO
MARVELL DUAL GLAN MARVELL DUAL GLAN MARVELL DUAL GLAN MARVELL DUAL GLAN MARVELL DUAL GLAN
1 ATA & 8 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 8 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 8 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 8 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 8 SATA RAID 0,1,5,10

SYSTEMS WITH AMD CPU

MODEL CASE * POWER MB IO PORTS CPU MEMORY FLOPPY KEYBOARD AUDIO LAN VIDEO RAID
JPC AMD A8N-VM CSM 939 Series (2 PCI , 1 PCI-EX x1, PCI-EX x16, GeForce 6150 + nForce 430)
CS-JK8-180OPA8 CS-JK8-175OPA8 CS-JK8-170OPA8 CS-JK8-165OPA8 CS-JK8-154OPA8 CS-JK8-152OPA8 CS-JK8-150OPA8 CS-JK8-148OPA8 CS-JK8-146OPA8 CS-JK8-144OPA8 CS-JK8-4600X2A8 CS-JK8-4200X2A8 CS-JK8-3800X2A8 CS-JK8-350064A8 H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER H450 MICRO TOWER 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W 350W ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS ASUS A8N-VM CMS 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 8 USB / 1P / 1S / 2.4 GHz OPTERON 180 DUAL 2.2 GHz OPTERON 175 DUAL 2.0 GHz OPTERON 170 DUAL 1.8 GHz OPTERON 165 DUAL 2.8 GHz OPTERON 154 2.6 GHz OPTERON 152 2.4 GHz OPTERON 150 2.2 GHz OPTERON 148 2.0 GHz OPTERON 146 1.8 GHz OPTERON 144 2.4 GHz 4600 A64X2 2.2 GHz 4200 A64X2 2.0 GHz 3800 A64X2 2.2 GHz 3500 A64 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 256M DDR 400 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE 1.44 DRIVE AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 AOPEN 858 ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO ADI1986 5.1 CH AUDIO NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN NVIDIA GLAN GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI GEFORCE 6 VGA/DVI 2 ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,ATA & 4 SATA RAID 0,1,5,10