ASUS P5B-VM

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Product Description:
G965, Video,PCI-E, DC-DDR2, 7.1A,sATA-R&eSATA, Gbit,Fwire

Extreme Performance! Minimum Noise! Maximum Power Saving!

P5B-VM motherboard leveraged ASUS unique AI Lifestyle features-ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ DIY, and ASUS Crystal Sound. Integrating graphics engine of Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000, this motherboard delivers breakthrough increases in 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. With the Intel® Clear Video Technology, P5B-VM provides all-in-one total solution with high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control.

AI Lifestylestyle Series

AI Lifestylestyle Series motherboards bring lifestyle and personal computing together. They provide you better system performance to enjoy graphic-intensive games and applications. The cutting-edge audio feature dramatically enhances the quality of voice signal. Thoughtful design allows you to set up your system easily. To create a peaceful environment, several new and improved innovations are included to reduce noise and temperature. Don't change your way of life for a computer. Instead let the ASUS Lifestyle Series improve the quality of your life.

CPU, Chipset and Graphics features

LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in LGA775 package.
It's excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066/800 MHz FSB.
Intel® Quad-core is one of the most powerful CPU in the world.

LGA775 Intel® Core2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

Intel G965 Chipset

The Intel® G965 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000. Delivering breakthrough increases in 3D, 2D, and video capabilities, the integrated chipset meets the changing display requirements of visually rich applications. The Intel® G965 Express features the Intel® Clear Video Technology, which trailblazes new standards in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control.

Memory Features

Dual-Channel DDR2 800
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

AI Gear
Optimize performance and quietness as you wish!
To balance both system performance and quietness, AI Gear allows users to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and power consumption. Users can real-time change the mode under operating system to suit their needs.

AI Nap
Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away!
With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you're sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan

Smoother and quieter fan control
Stabilize system temperature with advanced quiet fan control.
The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by Intel Quiet System Technology. It makes the change of fan speed more smoothly. It's better in fan use, and efficiently reduces the noise caused by fans' abruptly speeding up. Moreover, Advanced Q-Fan has a better control over a constant temperature system environment.

ASUS EZ DIY

Q-Connector
Make connection quick and accurate!
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

CrashFree BIOS 3
* Simply restore corrupted BIOS data from USB flash disk
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.

EZ Flash 2
Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.

MyLogo2
Personalize your system with customizable boot logo
You can convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS Overclocking Tools

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.

ASUS Crystal Sound

Noise Filter
Eliminate background noise while recording
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

Interface Features

SATA on the Go
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents on external devices.

IEEE 1394a interface
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices.

High Definition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network games. All of these are done on one computer.

RoHS

GreenASUS
The 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 and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Specifications

CPU	Intel Socket 775 Core2 Extreme/Core2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron D Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list * Please update the latest BIOS to support Intel Quad-core CPU
Chipset	Intel G965 Intel ICH8
Front Side Bus	1066/800/533 MHz
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 8 GB, DDR2 800/667/533 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel memory architecture Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) *When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended.
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16 1 x PCIe x4 2 x PCI 2.2
VGA	Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 (Intel® GMA X3000) Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz High Definition Video Processing with max. resolutions to 2048 x 1536 bpp(@ 75Hz) Max. shared memory of 256MB Support Microsoft® DX 9, OpenGL 1.5, Pixel Shader 3.0
Storage	Southbridge 4 xSATA 3 Gb/s ports JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller 1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66/33 for up to 2 PATA devices 1 xInternal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port 1 xExternal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Support RAID 0,1,JBOD
LAN	Realtek® PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller
Audio	ADI® AD1988 8 -Channel High Definition Audio CODEC Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports ASUS Noise Filter Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking
IEEE 1394	TI® 1394a controller supports 2 x 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)
USB	10 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)
ASUS AI Lifestyle Features	ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2
Special Features	ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
Back Panel I/O Ports	1 x Parallel 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a 1 x LAN(RJ45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8 -Channel Audio I/O
Internal I/O Connectors	3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x Azalia Digital Header 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 24 Power connector Front panel audio connector Chassis Intrusion connector CD/AUX audio in
BIOS	8 Mb Flash ROM DMI 2.0 AMI BIOS PnP WfM 2.0 SM BIOS 2.3 ACPI 2.0a ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
Manageability	WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE,RPL
Accessories	User's manual 1 x I/O Shield 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 3 in 1 Q-connector
Support Disc	Drivers ASUS PC Probe \|\| Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS Update
Form Factor	uATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.5 cm x 24.5 cm )

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