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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support...
... software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support...
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... BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5B-Plus Series specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique Features ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition Features: AI Remote ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) AP Trigger TPM Support (The TPM module is purchased separately) * AI Remote, AP Trigger and TPM can run both in Windows Vista and Windows XP. * AI Remote, ASAP and AP Trigger are for P5B-Plus Vista Edition...
... BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5B-Plus Series specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique Features ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition Features: AI Remote ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) AP Trigger TPM Support (The TPM module is purchased separately) * AI Remote, AP Trigger and TPM can run both in Windows Vista and Windows XP. * AI Remote, ASAP and AP Trigger are for P5B-Plus Vista Edition...
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xiii P5B-Plus Series specifications summary Other Features BIOS Features Internal I/O Connectors Manageability Accessories Support CD Contents Form Factor ASUS MyLogo2™ 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (4 ports for Vista Edition) 1 x ...pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE AI Remote (Vista Edition for retail version only) UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O Shield User's manual...
xiii P5B-Plus Series specifications summary Other Features BIOS Features Internal I/O Connectors Manageability Accessories Support CD Contents Form Factor ASUS MyLogo2™ 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (4 ports for Vista Edition) 1 x ...pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE AI Remote (Vista Edition for retail version only) UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O Shield User's manual...
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...BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS... Q-Connector allows you are temporarily away. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds ...
...BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS... Q-Connector allows you are temporarily away. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds ...
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...This feature allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required before using an OS-based flash utility. ...increment to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. See pages 4-16 to overclocking. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS...
...This feature allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required before using an OS-based flash utility. ...increment to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. See pages 4-16 to overclocking. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS...
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... IRQ assignments. Make sure to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 2.5 Expansion slots ... adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure ...
... IRQ assignments. Make sure to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. 2.5 Expansion slots ... adding or removing expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure ...
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...Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3... to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the ...
...Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3... to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the ...
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... +5VSB to wake up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ® P5B-PLUS KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-23 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default... requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). ® P5B-PLUS USBPW1-4 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) P5B-PLUS USB device wake-up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature.
... +5VSB to wake up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ® P5B-PLUS KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-23 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default... requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). ® P5B-PLUS USBPW1-4 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) P5B-PLUS USB device wake-up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature.
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otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. PS/2 ... (purple). This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 16. • Before creating a RAID set the JMicron Controller item in the BIOS to this connector, set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you intend to create a RAID configuration using this port. • DO NOT unplug...
otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. PS/2 ... (purple). This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 16. • Before creating a RAID set the JMicron Controller item in the BIOS to this connector, set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you intend to create a RAID configuration using this port. • DO NOT unplug...
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...This connector is for RAID via the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. The JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS is removed to configure for a Serial ATA signal cable. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-27 Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the ...floppy disk drive. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS Floppy disk drive connector...
...This connector is for RAID via the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. The JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS is removed to configure for a Serial ATA signal cable. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-27 Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the ...floppy disk drive. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS Floppy disk drive connector...
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.... • When using the connectors in the BIOS to these connectors. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 RRGSSNAARGDTTSNAA__ADTRRAXX_PN11RXN1 GNRDSATA_RXP1 RRGSSNAARRGDTTSSNAA__AADTTTTXXAAPN__11TTXXPN11 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GNGDND RRGSSNAARRGDTTSSNAA__AADTTTTXXAAPN__22RRXXPN22 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RGSNARGDTSNA_ADTTXAP_3RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ® P5B-PLUS ® P5B-PLUS SSAATTAA66 SASTAA5TA5SATAS4ATA4 RGSNADTRRGASSN_AADTTRAAX__RRN6XXPN66 RSATGAN_DRXP6 RRGSSNAADTTRRGAASSN__AADTTTTAAXX__PNTT66XXPN66 GND GND...
.... • When using the connectors in the BIOS to these connectors. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 RRGSSNAARGDTTSNAA__ADTRRAXX_PN11RXN1 GNRDSATA_RXP1 RRGSSNAARRGDTTSSNAA__AADTTTTXXAAPN__11TTXXPN11 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GNGDND RRGSSNAARRGDTTSSNAA__AADTTTTXXAAPN__22RRXXPN22 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RGSNARGDTSNA_ADTTXAP_3RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND ® P5B-PLUS ® P5B-PLUS SSAATTAA66 SASTAA5TA5SATAS4ATA4 RGSNADTRRGASSN_AADTTRAAX__RRN6XXPN66 RSATGAN_DRXP6 RRGSSNAADTTRRGAASSN__AADTTTTAAXX__PNTT66XXPN66 GND GND...
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..., this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-33 AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC 97 audio pin definition ® P5B-PLUS SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND Line out_L NC...
..., this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to support the motherboard power requirements with more power-consuming devices. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-33 AAFP HD Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC 97 audio pin definition ® P5B-PLUS SENSE2_RETUR SENSE1_RETUR PRESENCE# GND NC NC NC AGND Line out_L NC...
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... is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5B-PLUS System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-36 ...
... is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5B-PLUS System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-36 ...
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... when you turned on the power, the system may light up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings ...and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. System power...system chassis. 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on . ASUS P5B-Plus Series 3-
... when you turned on the power, the system may light up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings ...and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. System power...system chassis. 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on . ASUS P5B-Plus Series 3-
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...Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the...; shuts down. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows...
...Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the...; shuts down. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS P5B-Plus Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS P5B-Plus Series
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... to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Recovers the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to manage and...
... to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Recovers the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to manage and...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.