Back panel I/O ports
| Parallel ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports |
1 |
| eSATA ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Other features
| Manageability features |
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL |
| RAID controller type |
JMicron JMB363 |
| Controller interface type |
JMicron JMB363 PATA & SATA |
| Special features |
- ASUS AI Gear\n- ASUS AI Nap\n- ASUS Advanced Q-Fan\n- ASUS Q-Connector\n- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3\n- ASUS EZ Flash 2\n- ASUS C.P.R.\n- ASUS MyLogo 2 |
Processor
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
1 |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA connectors |
5 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors |
1 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| Power fan connector |
Y |
| Number of IEEE1394 connectors |
1 |
| Floppy disk drive connector |
Y |
| CD/AUX audio in |
Y |
| Azalia Digital Header (ADH) connector |
1 |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Number of COM connectors |
1 |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
| Front panel audio connector |
Y |
Memory
| ECC |
N |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
8 GB |
Performance
| Audio system |
ADI AD1988 8-ch HDA CODEC |
Expansion slots
| Expansion slots |
1x PCI-E x16\n1x PCI-E x4\n2x PCI 2.2 |
Networking
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
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.
LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 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.
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.
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.
AI Gear
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
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
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.
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.
