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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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...If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your dealer ...immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power...
...If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your dealer ...immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power...
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...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. • ...Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Refer to perform when installing system components. How this ...
...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. • ...Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Refer to perform when installing system components. How this ...
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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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... 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 buying an ASUS® P5B-Plus Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...
... 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 buying an ASUS® P5B-Plus Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...
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... latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors in the LGA775 package. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processor, which is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to support 8GB of dual-channel...the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. 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. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system...
... latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors in the LGA775 package. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processor, which is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to support 8GB of dual-channel...the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful CPU in the world. 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. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system...
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... and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-25, and 2-28...2-24 and 2-30 for details. See pages 2-27 to 2-25 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other ...
... and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-25, and 2-28...2-24 and 2-30 for details. See pages 2-27 to 2-25 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to different destinations. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other ...
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... enabling AP Trigger function, or control AI Gear and AI Nap. See page 5-19 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more information. AP Trigger (Vista Edition only) The AP Trigger allows you to 5-31 for a more productivity out of your PC and... separately. Have an AI Remote in your hand and do your computing needs. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows Vista. With just the touch of a button on the AI Remote controller, you can quickly turn ...
... enabling AP Trigger function, or control AI Gear and AI Nap. See page 5-19 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more information. AP Trigger (Vista Edition only) The AP Trigger allows you to 5-31 for a more productivity out of your PC and... separately. Have an AI Remote in your hand and do your computing needs. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows Vista. With just the touch of a button on the AI Remote controller, you can quickly turn ...
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... and 5-22 for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- See page 2-37 for details. The 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 motherboard. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to...
... and 5-22 for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- See page 2-37 for details. The 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 motherboard. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to...
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Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. See pages 4-16 and 5-21 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the ... system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI...
Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. See pages 4-16 and 5-21 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the ... system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 4-32 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI...
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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. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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...cord is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded...avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you 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-
...cord is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded...avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you 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-
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... in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis...Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5B-PLUS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before installing...
... in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis...Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5B-PLUS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to unplug the power cord before installing...
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....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 only) JMicron JMB363 PCIEX1_2 VIA...CMOS Power USB78 USB910 (Standard Edtion only) SB_PWR CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-
....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 only) JMicron JMB363 PCIEX1_2 VIA...CMOS Power USB78 USB910 (Standard Edtion only) SB_PWR CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-
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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.../removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related...
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.../removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related...
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... 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 is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5B-Plus Series...
... 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 is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5B-Plus Series...
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4. 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 ...
4. 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 ...
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...; processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal ... match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that ...
...; processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal ... match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that ...