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.../2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS... AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File ...
.../2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS... AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File ...
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... P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory...
... P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory 1-15 1.7.1 Overview 1-15 1.7.2 Memory...
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... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-... Legacy Diskette A 2-16 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.5 Onboard ...
... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-... Legacy Diskette A 2-16 2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.5 SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.7 Installed Memory 2-20 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-24 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.5 Onboard ...
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...to the chipset limitation, simultaneous output for DVI and HDMI is not supported. (continued on the next page) P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel®...DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-1066 (overclocking) / 800 / 667 / 533 memory modules Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x DVI port* 1 x HDMI port* 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports ...
...to the chipset limitation, simultaneous output for DVI and HDMI is not supported. (continued on the next page) P5N-EM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel®...DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-1066 (overclocking) / 800 / 667 / 533 memory modules Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x DVI port* 1 x HDMI port* 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports ...
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... video interface via a single cable and is designed to external devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 533 / 667 / 800 / 1066 (overclocking) MHz to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to meet the higher...
... video interface via a single cable and is designed to external devices. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 533 / 667 / 800 / 1066 (overclocking) MHz to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1- It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to meet the higher...
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...-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it into DIMM1 and DIMM2, or DIMM1 and DIMM3. • When installing only one double-sided memory module into either the black socket, or two single-sided memory modules into both black sockets. • When installing two double...
...-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-15 For optimum compatibility, it into DIMM1 and DIMM2, or DIMM1 and DIMM3. • When installing only one double-sided memory module into either the black socket, or two single-sided memory modules into both black sockets. • When installing two double...
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...; · · · DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DS SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 SS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 DS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 DS 7RE22...; · · · · · · · · · · · 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.
...; · · · DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DS SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 SS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 DS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 DS 7RE22...; · · · · · · · · · · · 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.
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...8226; • • • • • SS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slot and the black slots. • C*: Supports the same modules of one-sided... memory inserted in all slots. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List...
...8226; • • • • • SS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slot and the black slots. • C*: Supports the same modules of one-sided... memory inserted in all slots. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List...
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... cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5N-EMHDMI R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5N-EM HDMI Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Remove...
... cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5N-EMHDMI R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5N-EM HDMI Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Remove...
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... display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - ...bandwidth of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a ...
... display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 1-27 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - ...bandwidth of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a ...
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...OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! Remove the floppy disk then press to Program: P5N-EM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - The following screen appears. 8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ... AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: P5N-EM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to...
...OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! Remove the floppy disk then press to Program: P5N-EM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - The following screen appears. 8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ... AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: P5N-EM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to...
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Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 383MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu Sub-menu items F5: Setup Defaults ..., Jan 1 2008 [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-13
Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 383MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu Sub-menu items F5: Setup Defaults ..., Jan 1 2008 [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-13
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Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory ↑↓ :Move ENT5ER1:2AMcBcept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: ...1 2008 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasterLegacy Diske[tStTe32A1:122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [Non.e.]... [ ] SATA2 720K , 3.5 in[.Non.e.]... [ ] SATA3 1.44M, 3.5 in[.Non.e.]... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-15
Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory ↑↓ :Move ENT5ER1:2AMcBcept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: ...1 2008 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasterLegacy Diske[tStTe32A1:122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [Non.e.]... [ ] SATA2 720K , 3.5 in[.Non.e.]... [ ] SATA3 1.44M, 3.5 in[.Non.e.]... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-15
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... menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 383MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save...
... menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 383MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save...
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... into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to set the partition of sectors per track. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of landing zone per track. Sector Shows the number of the Primary IDE hard disk drives...
... into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to set the partition of sectors per track. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of landing zone per track. Sector Shows the number of the Primary IDE hard disk drives...
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... Setup Utility JumperFree Select Menu FSB - Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the FSB memory clock mode. Memory Clock Mode x FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to [Linked]. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced... FSB - 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-21 Memory Ratio x FSB (QDR), MHz Actual FSB (QDR), MHz x MEM (DDR), MHz Actual FSB (DDR), MHz [Auto] Auto Auto 1066.7 Auto...
... Setup Utility JumperFree Select Menu FSB - Configuration options: [Auto] [Linked] [Unlinked] FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the FSB memory clock mode. Memory Clock Mode x FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Allows you to [Linked]. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced... FSB - 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-21 Memory Ratio x FSB (QDR), MHz Actual FSB (QDR), MHz x MEM (DDR), MHz Actual FSB (DDR), MHz [Auto] Auto Auto 1066.7 Auto...
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...Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Setting [Optimal] Allows you to [Linked] or [Unlinked]. Memory Clock Mode item is set to set the memory timing setting. MEM (DDR), MHz [Auto] Allows you to adjust the memory frequency from 400 to set tCL (CAS...: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Optimal] [Expert] The following items become user-configurable when the Memory Timing Setting item is set to [Unlinked]. This item becomes user-configurabled when the FSB - The Actual FSB (QDR) reflects the actual frequency that takes...
...Select [Expert] to enter timings manually Memory Timing Setting [Optimal] Allows you to [Linked] or [Unlinked]. Memory Clock Mode item is set to set the memory timing setting. MEM (DDR), MHz [Auto] Allows you to adjust the memory frequency from 400 to set tCL (CAS...: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Optimal] [Expert] The following items become user-configurable when the Memory Timing Setting item is set to [Unlinked]. This item becomes user-configurabled when the FSB - The Actual FSB (QDR) reflects the actual frequency that takes...
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...] [2 clock] **Advanced Memory Settings** tRRD [Auto] Allows you to adjust +1.8V dual over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[31] tWR [Auto] Allows you set the tWTR. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] 1.8VDual Over Voltage Control [1.880V] Allows you to set tRRD. Configuration options: [1.880V] [1.920V] [1.962V] [2.002V] [2.057V] [2.095V] [2.139V] [2.179V] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-23 Configuration options...
...] [2 clock] **Advanced Memory Settings** tRRD [Auto] Allows you to adjust +1.8V dual over voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]...[31] tWR [Auto] Allows you set the tWTR. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] 1.8VDual Over Voltage Control [1.880V] Allows you to set tRRD. Configuration options: [1.880V] [1.920V] [1.962V] [2.002V] [2.057V] [2.095V] [2.139V] [2.179V] ASUS P5N-EM HDMI 2-23 Configuration options...