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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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...wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in ...your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet...
...wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in ...your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet...
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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 the hardware ... The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: •...
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 the hardware ... The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: •...
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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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... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module Serial ATA power and signal cables for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy...
... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module Serial ATA power and signal cables for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy...
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...latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processor, which is excellent for multi-...-media and enthusiastic gamers with peak bandwidths of the memory accesses. Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors in the LGA775 package. This new feature optimizes the use of...
...latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processor, which is excellent for multi-...-media and enthusiastic gamers with peak bandwidths of the memory accesses. Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors in the LGA775 package. This new feature optimizes the use of...
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...174; ICH8R 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 external devices. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, ... PC! You can now talk to transfer digital audio without the cost of add-on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- See pages 2-25, and 2-28 for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA ...
...174; ICH8R 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 external devices. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, ... PC! You can now talk to transfer digital audio without the cost of add-on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- See pages 2-25, and 2-28 for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA ...
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... module is purchased separately. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows Vista. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more productivity out of your system. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP ..., you can choose the mode that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! AP Trigger (Vista Edition only) The AP Trigger allows you to your hand and do your usual computer...
... module is purchased separately. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows Vista. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more productivity out of your system. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP ..., you can choose the mode that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! AP Trigger (Vista Edition only) The AP Trigger allows you to your hand and do your usual computer...
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... allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- See page 5-20 for details. See page 5-36 for details. See page 4-37 for details. AI Nap ...avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides...
... allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- See page 5-20 for details. See page 5-36 for details. See page 4-37 for details. AI Nap ...avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides...
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...without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. eliminates the need for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See pages 4-32 and ...NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required before using an OS-based flash utility. Update your need to satisfy your BIOS easily without ...
...without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. eliminates the need for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. See pages 4-32 and ...NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required before using an OS-based flash utility. Update your need to satisfy your BIOS easily without ...
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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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...of the onboard LED. ® P5B-PLUS SB_PWR P5B-PLUS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ...power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any...
...of the onboard LED. ® P5B-PLUS SB_PWR P5B-PLUS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ...power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any...
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... screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5B-PLUS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury...
... screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5B-PLUS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury...
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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...
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...
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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® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron... if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your...
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® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron... if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your...
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... PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever...
... PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever...
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... (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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...
... (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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...