User Manual
Page 25
SPEAKER、RESET 與 PWRSW IDE_LED 與 PLED PIN1 PIN1 4 25 PWR Ground Reset Ground 10-1 pin IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 紅色 1 表示 PIN1 的位置 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- Ground Reset PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED ...(Power LED PWRSW(Power Switch IDE_LED(IDE Hard Disk Active LED SPEAKER(Speaker Connector 20-8 pin PLED SPEAKER 1 PANEL1 PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B-E ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
SPEAKER、RESET 與 PWRSW IDE_LED 與 PLED PIN1 PIN1 4 25 PWR Ground Reset Ground 10-1 pin IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 紅色 1 表示 PIN1 的位置 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- Ground Reset PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED ...(Power LED PWRSW(Power Switch IDE_LED(IDE Hard Disk Active LED SPEAKER(Speaker Connector 20-8 pin PLED SPEAKER 1 PANEL1 PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B-E ® IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
User Manual
Page 3
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5B SE 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 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 Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5B SE 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 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 Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the...
User Manual
Page 11
RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 1066MHz. Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 MyLogo Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x... on the rear panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel - P5B SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB ASUS special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features LGA775 socket...
RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 1066MHz. Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 MyLogo Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x... on the rear panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel - P5B SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB ASUS special features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features LGA775 socket...
User Manual
Page 12
xii P5B SE specifications summary Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel ... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI v3.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.4 in (30.5 cm x 18.8 cm) *Specifications are...
xii P5B SE specifications summary Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel ... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI v3.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.4 in (30.5 cm x 18.8 cm) *Specifications are...
User Manual
Page 15
... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5B SE motherboard! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5B SE motherboard! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
User Manual
Page 17
... smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can connect your PC! ASUS P5B SE 1- See pages 2-25, 2-27, and 2-28 for details. It allows to transfer digital audio without...previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output and jack-sensing feature! Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital...
... smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can connect your PC! ASUS P5B SE 1- See pages 2-25, 2-27, and 2-28 for details. It allows to transfer digital audio without...previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output and jack-sensing feature! Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital...
User Manual
Page 20
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 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5B SE
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 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5B SE
User Manual
Page 21
.... Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5B SE SB_PWR P5B SE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B SE 2- Failure to do... so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX...
.... Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5B SE SB_PWR P5B SE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B SE 2- Failure to do... so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX...
User Manual
Page 22
... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5B SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports...
... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5B SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports...
User Manual
Page 23
ASUS P5B SE 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 18.8cm (7.4in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR ATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ® DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,....0in) ESATA PARALLEL PORT USB34 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 USBPW1-4 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In LAN Intel® P965 EATXPWR AAFP CD ALC662 P5B SE PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O SATA_E1 JMB363 FLOPPY PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 Intel® ICH8 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_2 USB910 USBPW9-10 USBPW5-8 USB56 BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell...
ASUS P5B SE 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 18.8cm (7.4in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR ATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ® DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,....0in) ESATA PARALLEL PORT USB34 CHA_FAN LAN1_USB12 USBPW1-4 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In LAN Intel® P965 EATXPWR AAFP CD ALC662 P5B SE PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 Super I/O SATA_E1 JMB363 FLOPPY PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 Intel® ICH8 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_2 USB910 USBPW9-10 USBPW5-8 USB56 BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell...
User Manual
Page 27
... a 135º angle. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS P5B SE 2- To prevent damage to the left . 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3.... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5B SE P5B SE 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...
... a 135º angle. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS P5B SE 2- To prevent damage to the left . 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3.... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5B SE P5B SE 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...
User Manual
Page 29
...sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes 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 ...fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that...
...sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes 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 ...fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE 2- Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that...
User Manual
Page 30
B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM A P5B SE ® P5B SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 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 2.
B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM A P5B SE ® P5B SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 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 2.
User Manual
Page 31
A A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5B SE 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard.
A A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5B SE 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard.
User Manual
Page 33
... the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5B SE P5B SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • The chipset officially supports the FSB up to 1066MHz.Tuned by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. FSB...
... the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5B SE P5B SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • The chipset officially supports the FSB up to 1066MHz.Tuned by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. FSB...
User Manual
Page 35
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5B SE 2-15 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 800 Size Vendor 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5B SE 2-15 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 800 Size Vendor 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB...
User Manual
Page 37
... both the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 533 Size Vendor Chip No. SS... KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 AU512E533C4KBGC AU01GE533C4KBGC T5UA512C4 T5UB1G8C4 Side(s): SS - B - C - Supports four modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5B SE 2-17 Double-sided DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... both the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 533 Size Vendor Chip No. SS... KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 AU512E533C4KBGC AU01GE533C4KBGC T5UA512C4 T5UB1G8C4 Side(s): SS - B - C - Supports four modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5B SE 2-17 Double-sided DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • •...
User Manual
Page 39
... on the next page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5B SE 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections...card, read the documentation that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the ...
... on the next page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5B SE 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections...card, read the documentation that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the ...
User Manual
Page 41
ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The ...figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI ...
ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The ...figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI ...