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... APIC Support 4-27 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. 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...
... APIC Support 4-27 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. 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...
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...® 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 disks 5-39 5.5.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-39 5.5.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-47 5.6 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk 5-55 5.6.1 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS 5-55 5.6.2 Creating...
...® 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 disks 5-39 5.5.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-39 5.5.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-47 5.6 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk 5-55 5.6.1 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS 5-55 5.6.2 Creating...
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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...Remote (Vista Edition for retail version only) UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O Shield User's manual USB2.0 port module 3 in 1 Q-connector (Retail version only) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI...
...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...Remote (Vista Edition for retail version only) UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O Shield User's manual USB2.0 port module 3 in 1 Q-connector (Retail version only) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI...
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AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI NOS AI Gear AI Nap AI Booster Noise Filter SoundMAX PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v Function as USB flash only v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v v v ∆ v Vista 64bit v v v v v v v v ∆ v Features with ∆ mark will be available later. You may download the utility and the driver from the ASUS website (support.asus.com). ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS Refer to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features.
AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI NOS AI Gear AI Nap AI Booster Noise Filter SoundMAX PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v Function as USB flash only v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v v v ∆ v Vista 64bit v v v v v v v v ∆ v Features with ∆ mark will be available later. You may download the utility and the driver from the ASUS website (support.asus.com). ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS Refer to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features.
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... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for details. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page.... 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 4 for later use . ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4.
... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for details. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page.... 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 4 for later use . ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4.
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... gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS...and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Recovers the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in ... environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-
... gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS...and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Recovers the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in ... environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-
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... the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
... the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
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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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... that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the...bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-...
... that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the...bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-...
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... the system detects installed devices. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Remote Installs ASUS AI Remote utility. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel®...
... the system detects installed devices. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Remote Installs ASUS AI Remote utility. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel®...
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Install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD if needed.. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. 5- Chapter 5: Software support WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader...
Install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD if needed.. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. 5- Chapter 5: Software support WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader...
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Make Intel ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH8 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Make Intel ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH8 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel ASUS P5B-Plus Series... 5-11 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you are assured that your computer the moment you of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS... the Preference section. Click to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. With this feature. Installing PC Probe II To install PC...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel ASUS P5B-Plus Series... 5-11 To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you are assured that your computer the moment you of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS... the Preference section. Click to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. With this feature. Installing PC Probe II To install PC...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop....restore the application. Click this icon to complete installation. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5B-Plus Series Press to launch AI Nap Press to normal state. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows®...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop....restore the application. Click this icon to complete installation. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5B-Plus Series Press to launch AI Nap Press to normal state. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows®...
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...need to install the software after the infrared receiver installation. Simply click and install the file ASUS AI Remote from these two ports will start up your PC USB ASUS >>USB ports receiver under the LAN2 port and place the IR receiver end at the ...ASUS IR receiver from Drivers menu of the Motherboard Support CD package for the OS that supports this function. IR Receiver USB end Infrared end USB Ports USB receiver • The valid IR function distance is not turned on the environment. Suggest you to aim at a suitable place without hindrance. ASUS AI Remote ASUS P5B-Plus...
...need to install the software after the infrared receiver installation. Simply click and install the file ASUS AI Remote from these two ports will start up your PC USB ASUS >>USB ports receiver under the LAN2 port and place the IR receiver end at the ...ASUS IR receiver from Drivers menu of the Motherboard Support CD package for the OS that supports this function. IR Receiver USB end Infrared end USB Ports USB receiver • The valid IR function distance is not turned on the environment. Suggest you to aim at a suitable place without hindrance. ASUS AI Remote ASUS P5B-Plus...
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... software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support CD that came with AudioESP™ software to page 1-7 for this setup. • Refer to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your...
... software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support CD that came with AudioESP™ software to page 1-7 for this setup. • Refer to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your...
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...; Matrix Storage technology supported by the difference RAID function. Intel® Matrix Storage. Connect a SATA power cable to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for a RAID configuration: 1. Select RAID from the options. 6. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press , then select Enabled from..., install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-39 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set the RAID item in the...
...; Matrix Storage technology supported by the difference RAID function. Intel® Matrix Storage. Connect a SATA power cable to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for a RAID configuration: 1. Select RAID from the options. 6. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press , then select Enabled from..., install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-39 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set the RAID item in the...
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... RAID 1 and JBOD sets on your RAID configuration. 4. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed. See section 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for Windows® OS installation. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-47 5.5.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration The JMicron® Serial ATA controller... and an external Serial ATA hard disk drive on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives. Always install the JMB363 driver before you to the SATA connector labeled SATA_RAID or SATA_RAID1. 2. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset...
... RAID 1 and JBOD sets on your RAID configuration. 4. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed. See section 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for Windows® OS installation. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-47 5.5.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration The JMicron® Serial ATA controller... and an external Serial ATA hard disk drive on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives. Always install the JMB363 driver before you to the SATA connector labeled SATA_RAID or SATA_RAID1. 2. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset...
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... primary boot device. 4. When the menu appears, press to complete the process. 5.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. 5.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Follow succeeding... CD into the floppy disk drive. 5. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to boot from the optical drive." 7. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-55
... primary boot device. 4. When the menu appears, press to complete the process. 5.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. 5.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Follow succeeding... CD into the floppy disk drive. 5. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to boot from the optical drive." 7. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-55
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Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. 5-56 Chapter 5: Software support To install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) 82801GH/GM SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R) and JMicron JMB363. 4.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. 5-56 Chapter 5: Software support To install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) 82801GH/GM SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R) and JMicron JMB363. 4.