Asus P5Q-VM DO Specifications

MotherboardP5Q-VM

xP5Q-VM specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-co

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3Chapter 3: Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from t

ASUS P5Q-VM 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary d

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS I

ASUS P5Q-VM 3-5ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Interne

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.4 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

ASUS P5Q-VM 3-73.2.6 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents

3-8 Chapter 3: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

ASUS P5Q-VM 3-93.3 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds

xiP5Q-VM specications summaryASUS Unique features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EPU-4 Engine - AI NapASUS Express GateASUS Quiet Thermal S

3-10 Chapter 3: Software supportThe First ScreenExpress Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, yo

ASUS P5Q-VM 3-11Knowing the Express Gate hot-keysHere is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate.In the First Screen:Key FunctionPAUSE/BREAK P

3-12 Chapter 3: Software supportUsing the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.Click on an icon to ope

ASUS P5Q-VM 3-13Using the LaunchBarThe LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you congure individual Expres

3-14 Chapter 3: Software support2. Open Network.Network Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “AS

ASUS P5Q-VM 3-153. Make the proper network congurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it.• If you us

3-16 Chapter 3: Software supportUsing the Photo ManagerExpress Gate provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to view pictures stored in y

ASUS P5Q-VM 3-17Conguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on E

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xiiP5Q-VM specications summaryInternal connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5Q-VM motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and l

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-31.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restricti

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionDVI/D-Sub Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for digital display devices li

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-51.3.2 ASUS unique featuresASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to i

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionFan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to diff

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-7ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on

iiE3807First Edition V1 July 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

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ASUS P5Q-VM 1-91.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard setti

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel c

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-111.5.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 1-302. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the cor

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-131.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / C

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU,

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-155. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionThe motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-171.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensur

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-191.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB non-ECC, unbuffered, DDR2 DIMMs into the D

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-21P5Q-VM Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capabilityP5Q-VM Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz cap

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introductionGEIL GB22GB6400C5DC 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS GL2L64M088BA30EB 5-5-5-15 • • •GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS GL2

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-23SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory con

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.4 Removing a DIMMTo remove a DIMM1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.2.

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-251.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expa

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HLAN (8111C) – shared – – – – – –Mar

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-27PCI slotPCIe x1 slotPCIe x1 slotPCIe 2.0 x16 slot1.8.4 PCI slotThe PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, a

ivContents1.10 Connectors ... 1-301.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-293. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4; USB7-10; USB1112) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU st

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboar

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-3110. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.11. DVI-D Out p

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction• Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will af

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-33Troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD.2.

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided op

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-35Drive jumper settingMode of device(s)Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master - BlackTwo devicesCable-SelectMaster BlackSla

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introductionConnect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-374. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the

vContents2.5.1 CPU Conguration ... 2-252.5.2 Chipset ...

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-397. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect

1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modul

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-4111. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are de

1-42 Chapter 1: Product introduction• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

ASUS P5Q-VM 1-431.11 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches

1-44 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.12 Turning off the computer1.12.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® Vista:1. Click th

2Chapter 2: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-3Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-52.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. Insert a 1.4

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-72.1.4 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updat

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3.

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-92.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-112.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAi Tw

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-132.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informat

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.4 SATA 1–6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-15DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setupHard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-172.3.7 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Take caution when changing th

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-19CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-21WRITE to READ Delay(D) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]–[15 DRAM Clocks]READ To READ Delay(S) [Auto]Conguration opt

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAi Transaction Booster [Auto]Allows you to set the system performance. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]The following tw

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-23NB Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.70V with a 0.02V interval.• Setting the

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Clock Skew [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps]–[Delay 1500ps]NB Clock Skew [Auto]Con

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-252.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when chan

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Ratio Setting [Auto]Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <-

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-272.5.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-292.5.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> t

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUSB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disable

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-312.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then pres

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-332.6.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Fan Profile [Standard]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-352.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-372.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration option

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-392.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.8.2 Express GateAllows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-412.8.3 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Prole 1/2Allows you to save the current

2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.8.4 AI Net 2Check Realtek LAN Cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On S

ASUS P5Q-VM 2-43Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar