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...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 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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Contents 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 5-17 5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear 5-19 5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.9 AI Remote 5-24 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-32 5.4 Windows Vista feature 5-37 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-37 5.5 RAID configurations 5-38 5.5.1 RAID definitions 5-38 5.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
Contents 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 PC Probe II 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 5-17 5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear 5-19 5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.9 AI Remote 5-24 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-32 5.4 Windows Vista feature 5-37 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-37 5.5 RAID configurations 5-38 5.5.1 RAID definitions 5-38 5.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
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...) * 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 only. ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. VChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Memory tuning from 90MHz up to...
...) * 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 only. ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. VChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Memory tuning from 90MHz up to...
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... player. ASAP supports the Windows Vista ReadyBoost™ technology which provides enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. AP Trigger (Vista Edition only) The AP Trigger allows you to 5-31 for details. Have an AI Remote in your hand and do your system. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP gets...
... player. ASAP supports the Windows Vista ReadyBoost™ technology which provides enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. AP Trigger (Vista Edition only) The AP Trigger allows you to 5-31 for details. Have an AI Remote in your hand and do your system. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP gets...
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... (B). 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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. CPU...
... (B). 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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. CPU...
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... for other critical functions. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install... that you install less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for this configuration. 32-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may install a maximum of total memory. • If you install...
... for other critical functions. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install... that you install less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for this configuration. 32-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may install a maximum of total memory. • If you install...
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...23 +5V (Default) P5B-PLUS USB device wake-up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using Windows® 2000, you ...when you need to install Service Pack 4 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 2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up . • If you are using the...
...23 +5V (Default) P5B-PLUS USB device wake-up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using Windows® 2000, you ...when you need to install Service Pack 4 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 2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up . • If you are using the...
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... Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® 2000/XP or later version. • When using the connectors in the BIOS to the SATA1/2/5/6 connector. Use ... RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RGSNADTRGASN_ADTRAX_TNX4P4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5B-PLUS SATA connectors P5B-PLUS SATA connectors • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. For RAID 10, use...
... Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® 2000/XP or later version. • When using the connectors in the BIOS to the SATA1/2/5/6 connector. Use ... RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RGSNADTRGASN_ADTRAX_TNX4P4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5B-PLUS SATA connectors P5B-PLUS SATA connectors • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. For RAID 10, use...
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... setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON...
... setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON...
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...when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS ...ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5B-Plus...
...when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS ...ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5B-Plus...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the ... wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then...
4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the ... wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then...
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... e. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. b. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy ...file to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. c. Select Create an...
... e. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. b. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy ...file to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. c. Select Create an...
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..., you can change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu...and is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-11 Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar...
..., you can change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu...and is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-11 Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar...
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.... Press to load default values. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select YES to fields other changes before saving the... Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Discard Changes This option allows you select this menu or from this option, a confirmation window appears.
.... Press to load default values. Select YES to save the changes while exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select YES to fields other changes before saving the... Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Discard Changes This option allows you select this menu or from this option, a confirmation window appears.
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 Windows Vista feature 5-37 5.5 RAID configurations 5-38 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-55 ASUS P5B-Plus Series
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 Windows Vista feature 5-37 5.5 RAID configurations 5-38 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-55 ASUS P5B-Plus Series
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... the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/ XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make...
... the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/ XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make...
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... an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite Install the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP) utility. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in Windows...
... an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite Install the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP) utility. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in Windows...
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... that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. The boot logo is the image that will...to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use as your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility....
... that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. The boot logo is the image that will...to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use as your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility....
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.