Key facts
- Brand
- ASUS
- Model
- P5B-VM
- Category
- Motherboard
- Industry
- Computers
- Documents
- 3
- Languages
- EN · ZH
- Last added
- 2012-04-06
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ASUS P5B-VM SE Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide walks you through the basic setup of the ASUS P5B-VM SE motherboard. It covers the physical layout, CPU installation, memory installation, BIOS configuration, and the use of the accompanying support CD.
Key sections include detailed CPU mounting instructions, supported DDR2 memory types and capacities, BIOS update methods (AFUDOS, EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3), and how to access the BIOS setup during POST. The guide also explains supported operating systems and provides troubleshooting tips.
ASUS P5B-VM specifications
| CPU Socket | LGA 775 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPU Features | Intel Hyper‑Threading |
| PCI Express Slots | x4 and x16 |
| PCI Express Slot | x16 |
| SATA Interfaces | SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4 |
| IDE Support | IDE Configuration available |
| Intel EM64T | Supported |
All ASUS P5B-VM documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Questions answered in these manuals
What safety steps should be taken before installing the motherboard?
Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system and ensure all power cables are unplugged before connecting or removing signal cables.
How can harmful interference be reduced according to the FCC statement?
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver, or connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit.
How do I enable Hyper‑Threading on the P5B‑VM motherboard?
Enter the BIOS, go to the Advanced menu, select CPU Configuration, and set Intel Hyper‑Threading Technology to Enabled.