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Contents Notices...vii Safety information 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 Notices...vii Safety information 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...
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Profile 4-37 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 USB Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 TPM Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.5 Chipset 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 PCIPnP...
Profile 4-37 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.2 USB Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 TPM Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.5 Chipset 4-23 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-24 4.4.7 PCIPnP...
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... Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to perform when installing...settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: ...
... Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to perform when installing...settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: ...
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P5B-Plus Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium... 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Support SATA RAID 0, 1 and JBOD (by 1 x External SATA and 1 x Internal SATA) PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller ADI® 1988 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or user manual for Vista Edition) (continued on the next...
P5B-Plus Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium... 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Support SATA RAID 0, 1 and JBOD (by 1 x External SATA and 1 x Internal SATA) PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller ADI® 1988 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or user manual for Vista Edition) (continued on the next...
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...: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 only. Profile - ASUS...
...: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - 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 only. Profile - ASUS...
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...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 Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan ...
...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 Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan ...
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...the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory size. The dual-channel ... of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the ASUS vision of the memory accesses. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of creating ...
...the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory size. The dual-channel ... of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the ASUS vision of the memory accesses. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of creating ...
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...suits your couch. You can 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 unprecedented control from a ...working environment. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP gets you can quickly do more with your favorite applications. Refer to your PC and launch predefined applications simultaneously! TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module...
...suits your couch. You can 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 unprecedented control from a ...working environment. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP gets you can quickly do more with your favorite applications. Refer to your PC and launch predefined applications simultaneously! TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module...
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... for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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 ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the ...
... for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. 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 ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the ...
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...) to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-31 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ® P5B-PLUS GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation P5B-PLUS Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. CPU, chassis, power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin...
...) to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-31 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ® P5B-PLUS GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation P5B-PLUS Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. CPU, chassis, power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin...
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... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-33 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX...system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical ...
... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-33 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX...system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical ...
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...] Allows you to set to adjust the value. Modify Ratio Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following BIOS screen items and configuration options differ with variant CPU models. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-21 Use and to [Enabled]. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58...
...] Allows you to set to adjust the value. Modify Ratio Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following BIOS screen items and configuration options differ with variant CPU models. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-21 Use and to [Enabled]. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58...
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... No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel...
... No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PECI [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel...
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... ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite Install the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP) utility. ASUS ... healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment.
... ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite Install the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP) utility. ASUS ... healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment.
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... clicking on the triangle on your system and change the utility configuration. Refer to view the current status of the support CD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-11 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click this feature. By default,... the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing ...
... clicking on the triangle on your system and change the utility configuration. Refer to view the current status of the support CD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-11 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click this feature. By default,... the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing ...
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... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle...
... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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...the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for the OS that supports this function. Click Apply at the bottom to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; click to... boosts the fan to save the setup. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enable Q-Fan to activate this feature. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Select CPU Q-FAN or CHASSIS Q-FAN.
...the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. Click the box of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for the OS that supports this function. Click Apply at the bottom to achieve maximal fan speed for quiet fan operation; click to... boosts the fan to save the setup. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you can be set the appropriate performance level of Enable Q-Fan to activate this feature. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Select CPU Q-FAN or CHASSIS Q-FAN.
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one at back panel; 8 ports for Vista Edition) (continued on the next page) xi P5B-Plus Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ Quad / 2 Extreme / Core™...; D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P965 / ICH8R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 ...
one at back panel; 8 ports for Vista Edition) (continued on the next page) xi P5B-Plus Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ Quad / 2 Extreme / Core™...; D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P965 / ICH8R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 ...
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...with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This new feature optimizes the use of the most powerful CPU in line with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processor, which is one of dual-channel DDR2 800/677/533 ...ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. This is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports...
...with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This new feature optimizes the use of the most powerful CPU in line with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processor, which is one of dual-channel DDR2 800/677/533 ...ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. This is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports...