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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...
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...
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... 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 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27...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 ...
... 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 4-26 4.5 Power menu 4-27...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 ...
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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...
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...
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...when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU ...
...when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU ...
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... - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) 1 x PCI-E x16 3 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - one at back panel; 8 ports for Vista Edition) (continued on the next page) xi Support SATA RAID 0,...x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. 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...
... - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) 1 x PCI-E x16 3 x PCI-E x1 3 x PCI 2.2 Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - one at back panel; 8 ports for Vista Edition) (continued on the next page) xi Support SATA RAID 0,...x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at midboard; Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10. 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...
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... 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. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Parallel port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External...
... 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. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Parallel port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x External...
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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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...173;‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 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. Intel® Quad-core processor is the latest chipset ...channels. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory size. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core™...
...173;‑13 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 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. Intel® Quad-core processor is the latest chipset ...channels. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory size. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core™...
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...AI Remote in your hand and do your destination ASAP. Refer to your usual computer activities such as turn on media player. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP gets you to page 5-37 for more with your PC from the comfort of a button on the AI Remote controller,... you can choose the mode that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. The TPM module is purchased ...
...AI Remote in your hand and do your destination ASAP. Refer to your usual computer activities such as turn on media player. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only) ASAP gets you to page 5-37 for more with your PC from the comfort of a button on the AI Remote controller,... you can choose the mode that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. The TPM module is purchased ...
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... for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and...one at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. See page 5-20 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your...
... for details. The BIOS settings can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and...one at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. See page 5-20 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your...
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... Due to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to 4-18 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 ...16 and 5-21 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. function. 1- ...
... Due to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to 4-18 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 ...16 and 5-21 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. function. 1- ...
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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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IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)) 5. USB connectors Vista Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) Standard Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 11.... 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. CPU, chassis, power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)...
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)) 5. USB connectors Vista Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) Standard Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 11.... 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. CPU, chassis, power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)...
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...8482;2/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron® D processors. • Make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer... motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure ...
...8482;2/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron® D processors. • Make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer... motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure ...
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... unless you . 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 is on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever...
... unless you . 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 is on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever...
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...the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that ...the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). 4. B...
...the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that ...the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). 4. B...
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... sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Narrow end of the... install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Make...
... sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Narrow end of the... install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- Make...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. CPU_FAN ® P5B-PLUS GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A A A B B B A 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. CPU_FAN ® P5B-PLUS GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 2.
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A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 5.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 5.