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  • Page 1 P5N-VM WS...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix P5N-VM WS specifications ............... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Chapter 3: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 3-4 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility ..............3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........3-8 BIOS setup program ..............
  • Page 5 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 3-27 3.6.3 Security ................. 3-28 Tools menu ................. 3-30 3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............3-30 3.7.2 Ai Net 2 ................. 3-31 Exit menu ..................3-32 Chapter 4: Software support Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............
  • Page 6 Contents RAID driver installation ............. 4-31 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..4-31 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ...... 4-31 ® 4.5.3 Installing the RAID controller driver ......4-32...

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: P5N-Vm Ws Specifications

    ® ® Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors ® Intel 45nm multi-core CPU support ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset NVIDIA Quadro FX470 ® System bus 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz with EM64T...
  • Page 12 P5N-VM WS specifications ASUS Unique Features ASUS Workstation Features: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Cool Thermal Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Shield...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® 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.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 17: Asus Special Features

    Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file.
  • Page 18 Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 3-4 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Without the usual "fingers" present, this new design is convenient and safe to install.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Hardware includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. information...
  • Page 20 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-5 System memory ................. 2-11 Expansion slots ................2-17 Jumper ..................2-20 Connectors ................. 2-21 Starting up for the first time ............2-30 Turning off the computer ............2-31 ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    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. ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 23: Layout Contents

    Onboard LED (SB_PWR) TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-25 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-20 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-24 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-27 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-25 ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 24: Placement Direction

    2.2.3 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. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your Retention tab thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the...
  • Page 27 The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P5N-VM WS...
  • Page 28 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 30: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 31: System Memory

    Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Recommend memory configuration Sockets Mode DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 populated Single-channel populated Dual-channel (1) populated populated populated populated Dual-channel (2) populated populated populated populated Full ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-11...

  • Page 32: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB non-ECC, unbuffered DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You 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 configuration.
  • Page 33 P5N-VM WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. Chip Brand A-DATA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 AD20908A8A-25EG A-DATA • • • Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 AM4B5808CQJS8E APACER • • • Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5 512MB AM4B5708JQJS8E APACER •...
  • Page 34 P5N-VM WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability (continued) DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. Chip Brand KINGMAX KLDC28F-A8KI5 512MB KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A KINGMAX • • KINGMAX KLDD48F-ABKI5 KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A KINGMAX • KINGMAX KLDE88F-B8KB5 KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25A KINGMAX • •...
  • Page 35 P5N-VM WS Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. Chip Brand Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 AM4B5808CQJS7E APACER • • • Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 512MB AM4B5708JQJS7E APACER • Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4 AM4B5808CQJS7E APACER • •...

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 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. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR2 DIMM notch by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    GPU will be automatically disabled. Connect the VGA cable to the discrete graphics card first when using a discrete graphics card. To use quad-display, enable both the onboard GPU and the discrete Quadro graphics card. See section 3.4.2 Chipset > Southbridge Configuration for details. ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-17...

  • Page 38: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System timer Keyboard controller – Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 compatible mouse port* Numeric data processor...

  • Page 39: Pci Express 2.0 X16 Slot

    PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. PCI_1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot (at x1 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (at x16 link) PCIe x4_1 slot (at x1 link) ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-19...

  • Page 40: Jumper

    Jumper 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.

  • Page 41: Connectors

    LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED indications. ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-21...
  • Page 42 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

  • Page 43: Internal Connectors

    Right angle side Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-23...
  • Page 44 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 45 This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-25...
  • Page 46 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3-4) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. 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.
  • Page 47 By default, the pin 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. ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-27...
  • Page 48 • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. PSU suggested list PSU suggested list...
  • Page 49 BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-29...

  • Page 50: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 51: Turning Off The Computer

    BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.5 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS P5N-VM WS 2-31...
  • Page 52 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS setup BIOS parameters are also provided.
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 BIOS setup program ..............3-9 Main menu .................. 3-12 Advanced menu ................. 3-17 Power menu ................3-23 Boot menu .................. 3-26 Tools menu ................. 3-30 Exit menu ..................3-32 ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 55: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
  • Page 56 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 57 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 58: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 59: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 60: Afudos Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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. Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
  • Page 61 A:\>afudos /iP5NVMWS.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5NVMWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 62: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 63: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section 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 file for this motherboard. ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 64: Bios Menu Screen

    System Date [Wed 09/17/2008] select a field. Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to SATA 1 [Hitachi HDS721010K] configure system Time. SATA 2 [ASUS DRW-2014S1] SATA 3 [Not Detected] SATA 4 [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item...

  • Page 65: Menu Items

    Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 3.2.9 General help Pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen is Scroll bar a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-11...

  • Page 66: Main Menu

    System Date [Wed 09/17/2008] a field. Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to SATA 1 [Hitachi HDS721010K] configure system Time. SATA 2 [ASUS DRW-2014S1] SATA 3 [Not Detected] SATA 4 [Not Detected] IDE Coniguration System Information Select Screen Select Item...

  • Page 67: Sata 1-4

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-13...

  • Page 68: Ide Configuration

    SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system.
  • Page 69 Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-15...

  • Page 70: System Information

    ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Select the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) Cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 3.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS...

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    CPU TM Function [Enabled] Select Screen Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Select Item Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Change Option Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] General Help Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Enabled] Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-17...
  • Page 72 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] This item allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. The value is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>...

  • Page 73: Chipset

    Set these items to [Disabled] for better performance or [Enabled] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCI Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Set this item to [Disabled] for better performance or [Enabled] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-19...
  • Page 74 iGPU Spread Spectrum [3.00% Tri-Down] Set this item to [Disabled] for better performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1.00% Tri-Down] [2.00% Tri-Down] [3.00% Tri-Down] [5.00% Tri-Down] SouthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Options LPC P2P↓ P2P↑ +/-] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA Card Firs] iGPU and Ext-VGA Selection [Disable iGPU if Ex]...

  • Page 75: Onboard Devices Configuration

    OnBoard LAN 1/2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable one of the previous items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-21...

  • Page 76: Usb Configuration

    3.4.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Enabled Disabled USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]...

  • Page 77: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-23...

  • Page 78: Apm Configuration

    3.5.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to Power Button Mode [On/Off] restart the system Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] after AC power loss. Resume nn by PCI devices [Disabled] Resume on by PCIE devices [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse...

  • Page 79: Hardware Monitor

    The following item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item. Smart Fan Mode [Silent] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.

  • Page 80: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 81: Boot Settings Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature. ™ AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 82: Security

    3.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot <Enter> to change Security Settings password. <Enter> again to Supervisor Password :Not Installed disabled password.
  • Page 83 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. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-29...

  • Page 84: Tools Menu

    3.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] or [Cancel], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see section 3.1.2 for details.

  • Page 85: Ai Net 2

    Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the faults or shorts are detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N-VM WS 3-31...

  • Page 86: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup...

  • Page 87: Chapter 4: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 88 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-8 RAID configurations ..............4-23 RAID driver installation ............. 4-31 ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 89: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 90: 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 - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs all of the drivers and anti-virus utility through the installation wizard.

  • Page 91: Utilities Menu

    Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 92: Make Disk Menu

    Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your data easily. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. 4.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create NVIDIA Quadro FX470 RAID driver ®...

  • Page 93: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual ® ® file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 94: Other Information

    4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
  • Page 95 Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. File list Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS P5N-VM WS...

  • Page 96: Software Information

    4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD.
  • Page 97 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 98: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows®...
  • Page 99 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-11...
  • Page 100 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 101 You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-13...
  • Page 102 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 103 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default Loads your saved threshold values for Cancels or configuration each sensor ignores your changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-15...

  • Page 104: Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility

    4.3.3 SoundMAX SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility ® The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX audio utility with AudioESP™ software to ® deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 105 Click to choose a multi-speaker configuration Listening Experience The Listening Experience tab allows you to enable or disable the Sonic Focus sound effects and adjust further sound settings. Click to enable Sonic Focus Click to show license information of Sonic Focus ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-17...
  • Page 106 Recording Experience The Recording Experience tab allows you to calibrate microphone settings for high quality recording effects. Choose a desired enhancement Click to start microphone calibration Click to boost microphone volume Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to configure detailed utility settings. 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 107 SoundMAX audio utility for Windows XP™ Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX control panel, you can ® easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-19...
  • Page 108 Jack configuration Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you configure This screen helps you adjust your computer’s audio ports, speaker volume. Click the Test depending on the audio devices button to hear the changes you you have installed. have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume.
  • Page 109 Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-21...
  • Page 110 • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function.

  • Page 111: Raid Configurations

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.5 RAID driver installation for details. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-23...

  • Page 112: Nvidia ® Raid Configurations

    4.4.2 NVIDIA RAID configurations ® The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA Quadro FX470 chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID ® 5, and JBOD for six independent Serial ATA channels. Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives.
  • Page 113 [ ← ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ↑↓ ] Select [ENTER] Popup At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-25...
  • Page 114 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: From the Define a New Array screen, use the <TAB> key to highlight the RAID Mode field, and then press <Enter>. The following sub-menu appears. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID mode, Mirrored ↑...
  • Page 115 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model Capacity WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 149.05G WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 149.05G [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear MBR [V] remove Vol [ENTER] Return A new set of navigation keys is displayed on the bottom of the screen. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-27...
  • Page 116 Press <R> to rebuild a RAID array. The following screen appears. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Select Disk Inside Array - RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1 Striping Block: 64K Port Index Disk Model Capacity WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 149.05G WDC1600AAJS-22PSA0 149.05G [↑↓] Select [F6] Back...
  • Page 117 Press <Y> to delete array or press <N> to cancel. Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost! If you deleted all existing arrays, the Define a New Array screen appears again. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-29...
  • Page 118 Clearing a disk MBR To clear disk MBR From the Array List screen, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, and then press <Enter>. The RAID Array details appear. Array 4 : NVIDIA MIRROR 149.04G - Array Detail - RAID Mode: Mirrored Striping Width: 1...

  • Page 119: Raid Driver Installation

    Save your changes, and then exit BIOS Setup. Restart the computer. The Make Disk menu appears. +-------------------------------------------------------+ Welcome to ASUS Motherboard Make Disk for DOS Menu Rev.1.0 +-------------------------------------------------------+ NVIDIA Windows XP RAID/AHCI Driver Disk NVIDIA Windows Vista RAID/AHCI Driver Disk...

  • Page 120: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    4.5.3 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows XP OS ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows XP OS ® Boot the computer using the Windows XP installation CD. The Windows ® ® Setup starts. Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...”...
  • Page 121 Insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. During the OS installation, select Load Driver, click Browse, then select Floppy Disk Drive (A:). Click OK. Select NVIDIA nForce RAID controller (A:\nvrd32.inf) and click Next. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5N-VM WS 4-33...
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