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Motherboard

P5P800-VM

E2538 Revised Edition V2 March 2006

Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit, without intent to infringe.

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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 P5P800-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 .............................................................. 1-6 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-7 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7 Screw holes ............................................................. 1-7 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8 Installing the CPU .................................................... 1-9 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ....................... 1-12 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan................... 1-14 Overview ............................................................... 1-16 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-16 DDR Qualified Vendors List ................................... 1-17 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-19 Removing a DIMM .................................................. 1-19 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-20 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-20 Interrupt assignments ........................................... 1-21 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-22 AGP slot ................................................................ 1-22
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3

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System memory.................................................................. 1-16 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.7.5

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Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-20 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5

Contents
1.9 1.10 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-23 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-27

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 2.1.5 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 2.4.6
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Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............................................... 2-3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12 Navigation keys..................................................... 2-12 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13 Sub-menu items .................................................... 2-13 Configuration fields ............................................... 2-13 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-13 Scroll bar ............................................................... 2-13 General help .......................................................... 2-13 System Time ........................................................ 2-14 System Date ........................................................ 2-14 Legacy Diskette A, B ........................................... 2-14 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 2-15 IDE Configuration .................................................. 2-16 System Information .............................................. 2-17 Jumperfree Configuration ..................................... 2-18 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-19 Chipset .................................................................. 2-20 Onboard Devices Configuration............................. 2-22 PCI PnP .................................................................. 2-23 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-24

BIOS setup program ............................................................ 2-11

Main menu........................................................................... 2-14

Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-18

Contents
2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-26 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 2.6 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.7 3.1 3.2 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-26 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-26 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-26 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 2-26 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-27 Hardware Monitor.................................................. 2-28 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-30 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-31 Security ................................................................. 2-32

Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-30

Exit menu ............................................................................ 2-35 Installing an operating system .............................................. 3-2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 Running the support CD .......................................... 3-2 Drivers menu ........................................................... 3-3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-5

Chapter 3: Software support

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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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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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 cables are unplugged. · Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. · Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. · If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety
· Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. · Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. · To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. · Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. · Place the product on a stable surface. · If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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. This chapter also 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. · Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. · Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key ++ If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Example: ++ Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets

Italics


Command

afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5P800VM.ROM

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

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P5P800-VM specifications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Celeron processor Compatible with the Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/ 04A processors Supports Intel® 65 nm Dual-Core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Northbridge: Intel® 865G Southbridge: Intel® ICH5 800/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of unbufferred non-ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR DIMMs Intel® 865G chipset with integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics 2 Technology Max. UMA share memory size: 96MB Max. Resolution: 2048 x 1536(@75Hz) Max. Refresh Rate: 85Hz(@1800 x 1440) 3 x PCI slots 1 x AGP 8X 2 x Ultra DMA100/66/33 2 x Serial ATA Realtek® ALC655 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface support Realtek® 10/100 LAN controller Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogoTM 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port Audio I/O ports (continued on the next page)

Chipset Front Side Bus Memory

Integrated Graphics

Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Special features

Rear panel

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P5P800-VM specifications summary
BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), ASUS MyLogo PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion 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 S/PDIF out connector 1 x 20-pin Panel connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Industry standard Manageability Internal connectors

Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Product introduction

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1.1

Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5P800-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.

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Package contents
ASUS P5P800-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide

Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables

Accessory Application CD Documentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3.1

Special features
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, Intel® Pentium D, Intel® Celeron and Intel® Dual-Core processors featuring 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), dedicated L 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 page1-9 for details.

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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. See page 1-9 for details.

Integrated Intel ® Extreme Graphics
The Intel® 865G chipset on the motherboard integrates the Intel® Extreme Graphics architecture to deliver realistic 3D/D graphics with sharp images, fast rendering, smooth motion, and clearly defined details. This unique architecture balances the memory usage between graphics and the system for optimal performance with a maximum UMA share memory size of 96MB, a maximum resolution of 048 x 1536(@75Hz) and a maximum refresh rate of 85Hz(@1800 x 1440). See page 1-7 for details.

Dual-channel DDR400 memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/66 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See 1-16 to 1-19 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 1-9 for details.

AI Audio
The motherboard comes with the Realtek® ALC655 audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. It also features intelligent detection of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. See page 127 for details.

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10/100 Mbps LAN support
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN port. Allows you to play online games without buying expensive additional LAN cards. See page 1-6 for details.

AGP 8X support
The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enhances graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to .1 GB/s.

USB .0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) .0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 1 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB .0. USB .0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 1-7 and page 1-3 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. See page -8 for details.

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Innovative ASUS features

CPU Lock Free Support
This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14X. Making appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB.

CrashFree BIOS
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page -6.

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 23 for details.

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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. See page 1-3 for details.

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1.4

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.

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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.

P5P800-VM

SB_PWR

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P5P800-VM Onboard LED

ON Standby Power

OFF Powered Off

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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.

Screw holes

Place eight (8) 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.

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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3

Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)

CHA_FAN CPU_FAN

COM1
LGA775

PARALLEL PORT

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

ATXPWR

Super I/O
FLOPPY SEC_IDE

PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V

VGA
USB2.0_1.2

USB2.0 Top: T: USB4 RJ-45 B: USB3
Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

Intel 865G

P5P800-VM

AGP
RTL8100C

PCI1
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USB56

CD

PCI2
USBPW78 SB_PWR

USBPW56

FP_AUDIO
ALC655

Intel ICH5

SATA2 CHASSIS SATA1

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

CLRTC

PCI3
USB78

4M BIOS FWH

SPDIF_OUT

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PRI_IDE

PANEL

24.5cm (9.6in)

USBPW12 USBPW34

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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.
· Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor 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 purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. 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. The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/ loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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1.6.1
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Installing the CPU

To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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P5P800-VM 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.

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Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
A
PnP Cap

Retention tab 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), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

B A

Load plate

5.

Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.

Alignment key Gold triangle mark

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Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
B

A

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 Hyper-Threading Technology. Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/003 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. . 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 : BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer.

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1.6.
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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 Intel®certified multi-directional 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.

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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.)

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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
A B

B A A

B

B

A

3.

Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND

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P5P800-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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1.6.3
1. .

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 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.
A B

B A A

B

B

A

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4.

Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

5.

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.)

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1.7
1.7.1

System memory
Overview

The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2

P5P800-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

1.7.

Memory configurations

You may install 64MB,18 MB, 56 MB, 51 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configuration in this section.
· If you installed four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows® XP 3-bit version operating system since it does not support Physical Address Extension(PAE) Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1. In dualchannel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatability, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DIMMs installed into any three sockets will function in single-channel mode.

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Table 1
Mode Single-channel

Recommended memory configurations
DIMM_A1 (Blue) (1) () (3) (4) populated -- -- -- Populated -- populated Sockets DIMM_A DIMM_B1 (Black) (Blue) -- populated -- -- -- Populated populated -- -- populated -- Populated -- populated DIMM_B (Black) -- -- -- populated -- Populated populated

Dual-channel

(1) () (3)*

* For dualchannel configuration (3), you may:

· install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or · install an identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1(blue sockets) and the other identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A and DIMM_B (black sockets)

1.7.3

DDR Qualified Vendors List

The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard.

Table 1
Size 56MB 56MB 51MB 51MB 51MB 51MB 56MB 56MB 56MB 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 56MB 51MB 56MB 51MB 56MB 256MB Vendor Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon HY HY HY HY Corsair Corsair

DDR Qualified Vendors List
DIMM support Model KVR333X64C5/56 KVR333X64C5/56 KVR333X64C5/51 KVR400X64C3A/51 KVR400X64C3A/51 KVR400X64C3A/51 KVR400X64C3A/56 KVR400X64C3A/56 KVR400X64C3A/56 KVR400X64C3A/1G HYS64D32300GU5C HYS64D64320GU5C HYS64D64320GU5C HYS64D32300GU5C HYS64D64320GU6C HYMD3646D8J-D43 HYMD64646D8J-D43 HYMD3646B8J-J HYMD64646B8J-J VS56MB400 XMS3202v3.1 Brand Kingston Hynix Kingston Hynix Kingston Kingston Hynix Kingston PSC Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Value select Infineon Side(s) Component SS DS DS DS DS SS SS SS SS DS SS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS D308DH1T-6 HY5DU568BT-D43 D308DH1T-6 HY5DU568BT-D43 D308DH1T-5 HY5DU18BT-D43 HY5DU568BT-D43 D308DL3T-5A AS56D30BTP HYB25D512800BE5B HYB25D256800CE5C HYB25D512800BE5B HYB25D256800CE5C HYB25D256800CE6C HYB25D256800CE6C HY5DU568BT-D43 HY5DU568BT-D43 HY5DU568BT-J HY5DU568BT-J VS3M8-5 B0409 HYB25D256807BT5B A V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V B V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V C V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V

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Size 51MB 56MB 51MB 51MB 56MB 56MB 51MB 56MB 51MB 56MB 51MB 56MB 51MB 51MB 56MB 56MB 512MB 56MB 56MB 51MB 51MB 51MB 56MB 51MB 56MB 51MB 56MB 51MB 56MB Vendor Corsair Corsair Corsair Micron Micron Micron Micron Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Elpida Elpida Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax Vdata

DDR Qualified Vendors List
DIMM support Model VS51MB400 VS56MB333 XMS70v3.1 MT16VDDT6464AG-335GB MT8VDDT364AG-335GB MT8VDDT364AG-40BGB MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB M368L33FTN-CCC M368L643FTN-CCC M368L33FTN-CB3 M368L643FTN-CB3 U456ADEPG6H0 U451ADEPG6H0 77.9078.U1G 77.10636.46G 77.10636.56G 77.10736.11G DDR400-56 DDR400-56 10709-0001 DDR400-51 DDR400-51 111448-014 DDR333-51 MPMB6D-38LT3R MPMCD-38HT3R MPXB6D-38KT3R MPXCD-38KT3R MDYVD6F4G880B1E0H Brand Value select Samsung Mosel Micron Micron Micron Micron Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Elpida Elpida Apacer Samsung Mosel Infineon Samsung Mosel PSC Mosel Samsung PSC Hynix Mosel Hynix Kingmax Kingmax Vdata Side(s) Component DS SS DS DS SS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS SS DS SS SS DS DS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS VS3M8-5 B040 K4H560838D-TCB3 V58C56804SAT6 MT46V3M8TG-6TG MT46V3M8TG-6TG MT46V3M8TG-5BG MT46V3M8TG-5BC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCB3 K4H560838F-TCB3 DD508AKTA-5C DD508AMTA AM3A568AJT-6B K4H560838E-TCCC V58C56804SAT5B HYB25D256800BT5B K4H560838F-TCCC V58C56804SAT5B AS56D3OATP V58C56804SAT5B K4H560838F-TCCC AS56D30BTP HY5DU568CT-J V58C56804SAT6 HY5DU568BT-J KDL388P4LA-50 KDL388P4EA-50 VDD9616A8A-5C A V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V B V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V C V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V

Side(s): SS- Single-side DIMM support: ABC-

DS-Double-sided

supports one module inserted into any slot, in a single-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of modules inserted into either blue or black slots as one pair of dualchannel memory configuration. supports two pairs of modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of dualchannel memory configuration.

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1.7.4

Installing a DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

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DDR DIMM notch

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Unlocked retaining clip

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3.

Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

1.7.5

Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
1

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DDR DIMM notch

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

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Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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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.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.8.1
1. . 3. 4. 5. 6.

Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover.

1.8.

Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. . 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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1.8.3

Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ 0 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 13 14 15 Priority 1 N/A 11 1 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM)* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/ Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A PCI slot 1 PCI slot PCI slot 3 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB .0 controller Onboard LAN Onboard audio Onboard VGA 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.

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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.

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Jumpers

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. . 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Remove the onboard battery. Move the jumper cap from pins 1- (default) to pins -3. Keep the cap on pins -3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-. Re-install the battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the 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!

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2 3 Clear CMOS

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Normal (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. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPWR1 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.
USBPW12 USBPW34
1 2

+5V (Default)
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2 3

+5VSB

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USBPW78

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2 3

+5V (Default)

+5VSB

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The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins -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.
KBPWR
1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB

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Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1 2 3 4 5 6 11
1. . 3.

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PS/ mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/ mouse. Parallel port. This 5-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100Mb connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LED Status OFF ORANGE BLINKING Description No link Linked Data activity Status OFF GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection
ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED

LAN port

4. 5. 6.

Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. In 4channel and 6channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4channel and 6channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In a 6channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Center/ Subwoofer.

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Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6channel configuration.

Audio , 4, or 6-channel configuration
Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset -channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer

7. 8. 9.

USB .0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB .0 devices. USB .0 ports 1 and . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB .0 devices. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor.

10. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 11. PS/ keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/ keyboard.

1.10. Internal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY
NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. There are three interfaces on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue interface into the motherboads IDE connector, then select the following modes to configure your hard disk drive(s).
Drive Jumper Setting Single device Two devices Cable-select or Master Cable-select Master Slave Mode of Devices Master Slave Master Slave Cable Connector Black Black Gray Black or gray

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Pin 0 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.

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If any device jumper is set to "Cable-select", make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

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SEC_IDE
PIN 1

PRI_IDE

NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

3.

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
SATA2

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SATA1

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Install the Windows® 000 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~.A (6.64W max.) at +1V. 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. CHA_FAN
Rotation +12V GND
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CPU_FAN
GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM

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GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND

GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND

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Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

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CHASSIS
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6.

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.

SPDIF_OUT
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SPDIFOUT GND

+5V

Chassis Signal GND

+5VSB_MB

7.

ATX power connectors (0-pin ATXPWR,4-pin ATX1V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
· · Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +1 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. Use a PSU with a minimum power rating of 300 W on this motherboard. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ATX12V ATXPWR
+3.3VDC -12.0VDC GND PS_ON# GND GND GND -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC GND +5.0VDC GND +5.0VDC GND PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC

+12V DC GND

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8.

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.

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+12V DC GND

FP_AUDIO
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BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND

BLINE_OUT_L

Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2

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USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB .0 ports. Connect the optional USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

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GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V

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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB/GAME module is purchased separately.

10. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, MPEG card or modem.
Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel

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NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V

USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND

1

USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC

11. System panel connector (0-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
PLED
PLED+ PLED-

SPEAKER
+5V Ground Ground Speaker

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RESET
PWRSW

SMI

P5P800-VM System Panel connector

* Requires an ATX power supply.

The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.

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System power LED (-pin PLED) This -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. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. Hard disk drive activity (-pin IDE_LED) This -pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. System Management Interrupt Lead (-pin SMI) This -pin connector allows you to manually place the system into a suspended mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components. Attach the chassis-mounted suspend switch to this connector. Power/Soft-off button (-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (-pin RESET) This -pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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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
1.

Creating a bootable floppy disk

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 . 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.

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d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. 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 DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (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 P5P800VM.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. Press + during POST to display the following.
EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...

4.

Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5P800VM.ROM". Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

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Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! A "Floppy not found!" error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A "P5P800VM.ROM not found!" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5P800VM.ROM.

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AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
· · Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.

1. 2.

Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

Main filename

Extension name

3.

Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

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Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 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.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

2. 3.

Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5P0109.ROM

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The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5P0109.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5P0109.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\>

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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
· · Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5P800VM.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2. 3. Turn on the system. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5P800VM.ROM". Completed. Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

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Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. 2. 3. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...

When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file "P5P800VM.ROM". Completed. Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

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Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.

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ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: · · · · · Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

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.

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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.

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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.

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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 I