Asus P5PE-VM User Manual

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1.8 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.
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screw for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software
settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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.

Asus P5PE-VM Specifications

General

ECC	No
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	2 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
CPU fan connector	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
Audio chip	ADI AD1888
Power source type	ATX
Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Special features	ASUS CPU Lock Free MyLogo CrashFree BIOS2 EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R.
Controller interface type	UltraDMA 100/66/33
Controller 2nd interface type	Serial ATA
LAN controller	Marvell 88E8001
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS memory size	32 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	193 mm
Width	245 mm