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... viii About this guide ix P5B-Plus 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 features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-7 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 Processing...
... viii About this guide ix P5B-Plus 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 features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-7 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 Processing...
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...outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged....a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
...outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged....a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
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... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. 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 motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. 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 motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
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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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... missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I /O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x AI Remote kit (Vista Edition for retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- 1.1 Welcome...
... missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I /O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x AI Remote kit (Vista Edition for retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- 1.1 Welcome...
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...PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to support 8GB of the most powerful and energy efficient... Express Chipset is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment.
...PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to support 8GB of the most powerful and energy efficient... Express Chipset is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment.
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... ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 2-25 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See pages 2-25, and 2-28 for details. High...and 2-30 for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the ...
... ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to 2-25 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See pages 2-25, and 2-28 for details. High...and 2-30 for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the ...
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... TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more productivity out of your system. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows Vista. AI Gear AI Gear provides ...choose the mode that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features AI Remote (Vista Edition only) The revolutionary AI Remote gives you can quickly do more secure working environment. With just the touch...
... TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more productivity out of your system. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows Vista. AI Gear AI Gear provides ...choose the mode that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features AI Remote (Vista Edition only) The revolutionary AI Remote gives you can quickly do more secure working environment. With just the touch...
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... intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to ensure... or back up your favorite settings. See page 2-37 for details. See page 4-8 for details. See page 5-20 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you are temporarily away. See page 4-37 for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1-
... intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to ensure... or back up your favorite settings. See page 2-37 for details. See page 4-8 for details. See page 5-20 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you are temporarily away. See page 4-37 for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1-
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... allows you to 4-18 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 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...preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required before using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for speed. Simply press the...
... allows you to 4-18 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 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...preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required before using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for speed. Simply press the...
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5B-Plus 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 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5B-Plus Series
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... proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5B-PLUS SB_PWR P5B-PLUS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do...
... proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5B-PLUS SB_PWR P5B-PLUS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do...
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... rear of the chassis ® P5B-PLUS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis...
... rear of the chassis ® P5B-PLUS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis...
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ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- ® P5B-PLUS DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: ...Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 KBPWR EATX12V SPDIF_O2 22.9cm (9in) LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN IE1394_1 PARALLEL PORT F_USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO USBPW1-4 88E8056 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Intel® P965 Attansic PCIEX16_1 ASAP (Vista Edition only) PCI1 CHA_FAN2 FLOPPY AD1988A CD PCI2 PCI3 ASAP (Vista Edition...
ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- ® P5B-PLUS DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: ...Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 KBPWR EATX12V SPDIF_O2 22.9cm (9in) LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN IE1394_1 PARALLEL PORT F_USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO USBPW1-4 88E8056 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Intel® P965 Attansic PCIEX16_1 ASAP (Vista Edition only) PCI1 CHA_FAN2 FLOPPY AD1988A CD PCI2 PCI3 ASAP (Vista Edition...
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.... • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/Core™2/Pentium® D/Pentium®...
.... • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/Core™2/Pentium® D/Pentium®...
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... socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to...
... socket box should face you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to...
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...-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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...
...-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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...
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... install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • ... of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- If...
... install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • ... of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- If...