[How to] Asus P5E-VM HDMI [VMODS & LEO]

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Integrated Attansic ethernet controller works in Snow Leopard (10.6.2). Just google for Attansic ethernet drivers - I found a .pkg file which installed the kext. As soon as I kextload'ed the new kext, system said new ethernet adapter found. Had to reboot to make it fully functional.

 

Colin

 

P5E-VM HDMI Guide and Vmods

The new P5E-VM HDMI is a good choice for Leopard though the integrated

Lan doesn't have any drivers.

But you can always use a cheap PCI or PCI-E Lan controller.

I've ordered a SK-9E21D PCI-E which is fully supported by Leo by default.

 

 

Specs

Model: P5E-VM HDMI

Chipset: Intel G35/ICH9R

Memory: DDR2 800/667/533MHz

FSB: 1333/1066/800MHz

VGA: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3500 integrated - Might work with GMAX3100 kexts.

Audio: Realtek 883 - Works

LAN: Atheros L1 PCI-E Gigabit LAN - Doesn't work

IEEE 1394: VIA VT6308P 2 x IEEE 1394 - Works

USB: 12 x USB 2.0 ports - Works

EXP Slot: 1x PCI-E x16 l 2x PCI-E x1 l 1 PCI

SATA: 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s port - All 6 works in AHCI and ICH9 mode but not raid.

PATA: JMB368 2 x PATA - Works.

 

 

Vmods

Since this board suffers from a huge vdroop it might not be the best OC option ATM.

But that might change with a new bios release from Asus.

Further down I'll show you how to fix this issue and get a correct vcore reading when set in bios..

Don't attempt these mods if you don't know what you are doing and be careful when trimming in

vcore with the VR resistor.

 

P5E-VM HDMI Voltage options

CPU Voltage: 1.7V max - Gives real 1.48V or 1.58 with Pencil mod. Or higher with Vcore mod.

CPU Voltage Reference: [0.63x] - [0.57x]

CPU Voltage Damper: [Enable] - [OFF] - Not working, hence vdroop.

PLL Voltage: [1.50V] - [1.78V]

DRAM Voltage: [1.8] - [2.44V]

FSB Termination Voltage: [1.20V] - [1.50V]

North Bridge Voltage: [1.25V] - [1.71V]

North Bridge Voltage Reference: [0.67x] - [0.61x]

South Bridge Voltage: [1.05V] - [1.20V]

 

Ver. 1, Vdroop mod

Ver. 2, Vcore mod. 1.8v or over

Note that this isn't for unexperienced users!

 

These drivers are now a bit old, but still works in 10.5.2

Drivers needed for Leopard

I've made a package of the needed kexts:

 

Important files:

ALCinject.kext - needed for audio

AppleHDA.kext - - ll -

IOATAFamily.kext - Patched by Netkas and ToH to include support to run your 6 SATA ports in enhanced mode.

Increases Read/Write times to your HD with almost 20 Mb/s. Only drawback is longer bootup.

 

Optional files:

IONetworkingFamily.kext - patched for UUID 35 error by Netkas and ToH. Needed for TM.

IOAHCIFamily.kext - ads AHCI support for the 6 SATA ports. Already included on the Leo DVD

 

Download here:

P5EVMHDMI.zip

 

Simplified Instructions

Delete your corresponding kexts in your Leo 10.5 och 5.1 Extension folder before adding these,

otherwise they might be modified with new data or even corrupt.

You also need to remove AppleAzalia.kext for proper HDA detection.

Repair permissions for the Extensions folder then sudo touch /System/Library/Extensions.

 

Good Luck everyone!