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xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

ASUS P5B Chapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P5B 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doub

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5B 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installatio

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create JMicron® JMB363 SATA/PATA RAID driver disk. Make JMicr

ASUS P5B 5-55.2.5 Manuals menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.Mo

5-6 Chapter 5: Software supportBrowse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.5.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right c

ASUS P5B 5-7Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.Filelis

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support5.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you throu

ASUS P5B 5-99. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After ashing the BIOS, rest

xiP5B specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® Extreme/ Pentium® D/ Pent

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts

ASUS P5B 5-11Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Periph

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down

ASUS P5B 5-13Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illu

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information o

ASUS P5B 5-15Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (

5-16 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities ea

ASUS P5B 5-17Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded windo

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.4 ASUS AI GearASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performan

ASUS P5B 5-195.3.5 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature f

xiiP5B specications summaryASUS Exclusive Overclocking featuresIntelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI O

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 SoundMAX®HighDenitionAudioutilityThe ADI AD1988A High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel au

ASUS P5B 5-21From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.Audio Setup WizardBy clicking the icon

5-22 Chapter 5: Software supportJackcongurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have i

ASUS P5B 5-23Audio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings.General optionsCli

5-24 Chapter 5: Software supportIf you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy rst the RAID driver from t

ASUS P5B 5-255.4.2 JMicron®RAIDCongurationThe JMicron® Serial ATA controller allows you to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on t

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportEntering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicr

ASUS P5B 5-272. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create.3. When the Disks

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support5. When done, press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm the

ASUS P5B 5-29Deleting a RAID set1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then

xiiiP5B specications summaryBIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS Cra

5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportResetting disks to non-RAIDTo reset disks to non-RAID:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert

ASUS P5B 5-31To solve a Mirror conict:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conict using the up/down arrow key then pres

5-32 Chapter 5: Software supportSaving the settings and exiting setupWhen you have nished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow ke

ASUS P5B 5-335.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating syste

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ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

ASUS P5BChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced Intel Spe

ASUS P5B A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.• Th

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

ASUS P5B A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.•

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A-4 Appendix: CPU features

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

ASUS P5BChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents

ASUS P5B 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5B motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, makin

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the Europe

ASUS P5B 1-3S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and opt

iiE2620First Edition June 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances speech-centric applications like Skype, online games, video conference an

ASUS P5B 1-51.3.3 ASUS Special featuresASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more co

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

ASUS P5B Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ..

ASUS P5B 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard setting

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationRP5B2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure t

ASUS P5B 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutLGA775DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin modul

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-132. PCI slots 2-193. PCI Express x1 slots 2-194. PC

ASUS P5B 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-24 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-25 3. ICH8 Se

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P5B 2-73. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the l

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket

ASUS P5B 2-9FastenerMotherboard hole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasteners at a

ASUS P5B 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector o

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer t

ASUS P5B 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A D

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationNotes on memory limitations• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the oper

ASUS P5B 2-15QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • 256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE7 SS M378T3253FZ3-CE

ivContents2.6 Jumper ... 2-202.7 Connectors ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur

ASUS P5B 2-172.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expans

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2

ASUS P5B 2-192.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You ca

ASUS P5B 2-213. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel

ASUS P5B 2-23Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8‑channel conguration.Audio2,4,6,or

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information13. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14.

ASUS P5B 2-252. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors o

vContents4.4 Advanced menu ... 4-174.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. ICH8 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal ca

ASUS P5B 2-274. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID)This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

ASUS P5B 2-298. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cool

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sens

ASUS P5B 2-31• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or la

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

ASUS P5B 2-33Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directi

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3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

viContents5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II ... 5-105.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ...

ASUS P5BChapter summary33.1 Startingupforthersttime ... 3-13.2 Turningoffthecomputer .

ASUS P5B 3-13.1 Startingupforthersttime1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are s

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 UsingtheOSshutdownfunctionIf you are using Windows® 2000:1. Click the Start butto

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

ASUS P5BChapter summary44.1 ManagingandupdatingyourBIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOSsetupprogram ...

ASUS P5B 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS

4-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. V

ASUS P5B 4-3• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk with FAT32/16format only.• Do not shut down or re

4-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download t

ASUS P5B 4-54.1.4 ASUSCrashFreeBIOS3utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fai

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setupRecovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk

ASUS P5B 4-7Installing ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilit

4-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or clickAutoSelect. ClickNext.UpdatingtheBIOSthrough

ASUS P5B 4-9Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by

4-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system bec

ASUS P5B 4-114.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAdvanced

4-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.2.4 MenuitemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5B 4-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information

4-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.3.4 SATA1,SATA2,SATA3,andSATA4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There

ASUS P5B 4-15PIOMode[Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMAMode[Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration o

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.3.6 SystemInformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5B 4-174.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when changin

4-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupFSBTerminationVoltage[Auto]Allows you to select the FSB termination voltagae or set it to auto for safe mode. Congurati

ASUS P5B 4-19LegacyUSBSupport[Auto]Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows

4-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.4.3 CPUCongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Congure

ASUS P5B 4-21Intel(R)SpeedStepTechnology[Automatic]Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. When set to [Enabled], you can adju

4-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled]When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD

ASUS P5B 4-23Front Panel Support Type [AC97]Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high‑denition audio depe

4-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.4.6 PCIPnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS P5B 4-254.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press &

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

4-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.5.5 APMCongurationAPM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On B

ASUS P5B 4-27PowerOnByPS/2Keyboard[Disabled]Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX po

4-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChassisFan1/Fan2Speed[xxxxRPM]or[N/A]or[Ignored]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the c

ASUS P5B 4-294.6.2 BootSettingsConguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitBoot Set

4-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Ju

ASUS P5B 4-31After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. UserAccessLevel[Full

4-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPasswordCheck[Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Alwa

ASUS P5B 4-33 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, Ameri

4-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupExit&DiscardChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.