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... viii About this guide ix P5B Premium Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS special features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-8 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-9 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central...
... viii About this guide ix P5B Premium Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS special features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-8 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-9 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central...
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...; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the...
...; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the...hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the...
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...CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the ...switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter...
...CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the ...switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... guide, support CD, USB cable) (Vista Edition for retail version only) 1 x AI Remote kit (Vista Edition for retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5B Premium Series 1- Before you for 6 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS Array Mic ASUS Optional Fan 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system...
... guide, support CD, USB cable) (Vista Edition for retail version only) 1 x AI Remote kit (Vista Edition for retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5B Premium Series 1- Before you for 6 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS Array Mic ASUS Optional Fan 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on ...that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to 12.8 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the... latency of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on ...that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to 12.8 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the... latency of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core...
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...chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as... headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-26 and 2-35 for managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5B Premium Series 1- Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors ...
...chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as... headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-26 and 2-35 for managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5B Premium Series 1- Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors ...
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...level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ScreenDUO (Vista Edition only) The ScreenDUO provides a second display panel to enable you to ...Enjoy greater efficiency and get more secure working environment. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows Vista. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP gets you want to turn ON/OFF your PC,...
...level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ScreenDUO (Vista Edition only) The ScreenDUO provides a second display panel to enable you to ...Enjoy greater efficiency and get more secure working environment. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows Vista. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP gets you want to turn ON/OFF your PC,...
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... makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that best suits your computing needs. The purpose of critical heat generating components. ASUS P5B Premium Series 1- AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that the groundbreaking fanless...
... makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that best suits your computing needs. The purpose of critical heat generating components. ASUS P5B Premium Series 1- AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that the groundbreaking fanless...
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...centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference, and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds ...according to system loading to reduce echo and minimize its effect on the speech engine. ASUS Array Mic The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone ...
...centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference, and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds ...according to system loading to reduce echo and minimize its effect on the speech engine. ASUS Array Mic The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone ...
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...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Update your system easier and faster. ASUS P5B Premium Series 1- Blue indicates that the system is in any motherboard component. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without ...the system is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to select the language of your ...
...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Update your system easier and faster. ASUS P5B Premium Series 1- Blue indicates that the system is in any motherboard component. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without ...the system is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to select the language of your ...
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... features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ... the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. When the system hangs...
... features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ... the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. When the system hangs...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5B Premium Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5B Premium Series
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...supply is switched off mode and red indicates that the system is in sleep/soft-off or the power cord is ON. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due...is detached from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. ® P5B PREMIUM (blue) (red) Sleep/Soft-OFF ON P5B PREMIUM Onboard LED ASUS P5B Premium Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to show the system power status.
...supply is switched off mode and red indicates that the system is in sleep/soft-off or the power cord is ON. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due...is detached from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. ® P5B PREMIUM (blue) (red) Sleep/Soft-OFF ON P5B PREMIUM Onboard LED ASUS P5B Premium Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to show the system power status.
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...as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to...removing the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® P5B PREMIUM 2- Chapter...
...as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to...removing the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® P5B PREMIUM 2- Chapter...
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EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 COM1 EATX12V 24.4cm (9.6in) T: 1394 B: F_ESATA LGA775 AUDIO CPU_FAN PWR_FAN FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® P5B PREMIUM DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit... BIOS SATA5 SATA2 SATA1 USB78 SATA6 CHA_FAN1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN3 PANEL PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5B Premium Series 2-
EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 COM1 EATX12V 24.4cm (9.6in) T: 1394 B: F_ESATA LGA775 AUDIO CPU_FAN PWR_FAN FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® P5B PREMIUM DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit... BIOS SATA5 SATA2 SATA1 USB78 SATA6 CHA_FAN1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN3 PANEL PRI_IDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5B Premium Series 2-
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... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ...Extreme and Celeron® D processors. • Make sure that all power cables are not bent. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU...
... does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the ...Extreme and Celeron® D processors. • Make sure that all power cables are not bent. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU...
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To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5B Premium Series 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ... a 135º angle. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5B PREMIUM P5B PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your...
To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5B Premium Series 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. ... a 135º angle. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5B PREMIUM P5B PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. Locate the CPU socket on your...
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... stability. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
... stability. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...