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ii E3346 First Edition September 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, tran.
iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii P5E-VM DO specications summary .
iv Contents 1.9 Jumper ........................................................................................ 1-28 1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-29 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..
v Contents 2.4.5 Intel VT -d Conguration ................................................ 2-27 2.4.6 Intel V A Conguration .................................................... 2-28 2.4.7 CPU Conguration .......................................
vi 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.
vii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
ix Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
x P5E-VM DO specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core ™ 2 Quad / Core ™ 2 Extreme/ Core ™ 2 Duo / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Pentium ® Extreme processor* Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel ® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU.
xi P5E-VM DO specications summary USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.
xii Internal Connectors 4 x U SB 2 .0 con nec tor s sup port ad dit ion al 8 US B p ort s 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial A T A connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassi.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Th ank yo u f or b uyi ng an A SUS ® P5E-VM DO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-3 Intel ® Q35 Express Chipset The Intel ® Q35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support Intel ® next generation 45nm CPU, 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY -PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality .
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features 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.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction R P5E-VM DO 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-9 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in ) 24.4cm (9.6in ) LGA775 PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 CD CPU_FAN Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DD.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-19 2. PCI slots 1-27 3. PCI Express x 1 slot 1-27 4. PCI Express x16 slot 1-27 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 1-29 2. Parallel port 1-29 3.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-1 1 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 1-30 2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-31 3.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Pentium® Extreme processors.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-13 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. 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 alignment key into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-15 Fastener Motherboard hole 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-17 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-19 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-21 P5E-VM DO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability DDR2-800MHz capability Size V endor Chip No. SS/DS Part No. DIMM support A B C 512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX8500D2/512 • • 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink PackAge DS CM2X1024-8500C5 • • Size V endor Chip No.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-667MHz capability SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A 1- Supports one module inserted into either slot in Single-channel memory conguration. B 1- Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-23 1.7.3 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. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-25 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard .
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction A B C D E F G H I.G.D. shared — — — — — — — HECI Host#1 shared — — — — — — — IDE-R Controller — — shared — — — — — KT Con.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-27 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 specications.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-29 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer , a scanner , or other devices.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-31 2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately .
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray .
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-33 5. ICH9DO Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1[red], SA T A2 [red], SA T A3 [red], SA T A4 [red], SA T A5 [red], SA T A6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910, USB1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-35 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.
1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. Front panel audio con nec tor (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
ASUS P5E-VM DO 1-37 • 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.
1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction Q-Connector (system panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Perform these steps to install ASUS Q-Connector . Step2. Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connector .
2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.) 2.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-3 T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Sav e the BIOS le to a op py disk o r a US B as h d isk , then resta rt th e s yst em.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-5 Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD T o recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-9 Installing ASUS Update T o install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update . See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-1 1 • 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 .
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system se.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-15 2.3.4 SA T A1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information.
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5].
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-17 LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector T ransfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers.
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 IDER Primary Master/Slave The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDER devices installed in the system.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-19 SA T A Conguration [Enhanced] Allows you to disable or enable SA T A Conguration function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] SATA Conguration SATA.
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1333 333MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-23 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]. CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU V oltage [Auto] Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The conguration options vary depending on the CPU installed. Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the voltage of the CPU installed. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-25 USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB functions. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.3 TPM Conguration The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (T rusted Platform Module) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. TPM Conguration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-27 2.4.5 Intel VT -d Conguration Congure Intel TXT(LT) Parameters Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled] Disabled Enabled Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® TXT Initialization. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.7 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-29 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E suupport. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID V alue Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Video Function Conguration Video Function Conguration DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Options Fixed Mode DVMT Mode PEG Port Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable PEG port control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled].
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-31 DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Conguration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] ME Subsystem Congu.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.9 Onboard Devices Conguration High Denition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller .
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-33 Agere Firevire 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. J-Micron P A T A Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the J-Micron P A T A controller .
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.10 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-35 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.5 APM Conguration APM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devi.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-37 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key].
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup VCORE V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these items.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-39 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system.
2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-41 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility . When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 2-43 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System T ime, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
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ASUS P5E-VM DO 3-1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package..
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the CD. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit V ista operating systems (OS).
ASUS P5E-VM DO 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers installation wizard.
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 3-5 ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader that allows you to open, view , and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver . The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel ® ICH9 RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH9 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver . Intel ICH9 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH9 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver .
ASUS P5E-VM DO 3-7 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3.2.7 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.
ASUS P5E-VM DO 3-9 Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. T echnical support form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.
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