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...24 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-26 4.5.2 ACPI Version Features 4-26 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-26 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-29 4.6.2 Removable ... Configuration 4-30 4.6.4 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-33 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-33 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 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...
...24 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-26 4.5.2 ACPI Version Features 4-26 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-26 4.5.4 APM Configuration 4-27 4.5.5 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-29 4.6.2 Removable ... Configuration 4-30 4.6.4 Security 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-33 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-33 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 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...
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... software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
... software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1...Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at 1MHz increment; Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 MyLogo Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 500MHz at mid-board, four on the rear panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. P5B SE...
... 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1...Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at 1MHz increment; Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 MyLogo Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 500MHz at mid-board, four on the rear panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. P5B SE...
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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 audio ports Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x...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 ...
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 audio ports Internal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x...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 ...
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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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... disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-connector kit (USB, system panel; The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5B SE motherboard! ASUS P5B SE 1- Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD...
... disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-connector kit (USB, system panel; The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5B SE motherboard! ASUS P5B SE 1- Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD...
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... Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the digital home and office. This is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/...533 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to...
... Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the digital home and office. This is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/...533 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. LGA775 Intel® Quad-core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to...
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Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your computer to home theater decoders to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (... audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to external devices. ASUS P5B SE 1- See page 2-28 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-34 for details. See page 4-8 for details. See pages 2-30 and 4-28 for details. The external SATA port...
Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on your computer to home theater decoders to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (... audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to external devices. ASUS P5B SE 1- See page 2-28 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-34 for details. See page 4-8 for details. See pages 2-30 and 4-28 for details. The external SATA port...
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Refer to ensure system stability. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 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 prevent ...
Refer to ensure system stability. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 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 prevent ...
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... of 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. See the...
... of 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. See the...
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... chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system...DIMM_A1 - Populated - - This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this motherboard can only support up to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration.
... chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system...DIMM_A1 - Populated - - This limitation applies to 8 GB on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this motherboard can only support up to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration.
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... KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS TS64MLQ64V8J DS TS128MLQ64V8J SS T800UA12C4 DS T800UB1GC4 SS NT512T64U880BY-25C DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C SS AL6E8E63B8E1K DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5B SE 2-15 If you want to operate with CL=3 will be downgraded to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually...
... KLDC28F-A8KI5 DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 SS TS64MLQ64V8J DS TS128MLQ64V8J SS T800UA12C4 DS T800UB1GC4 SS NT512T64U880BY-25C DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C SS AL6E8E63B8E1K DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5B SE 2-15 If you want to operate with CL=3 will be downgraded to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually...
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... KLCB68F-36KH5 SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 SS T6UA512C5 DS T6UB1GC5 DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
... KLCB68F-36KH5 SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 SS T6UA512C5 DS T6UB1GC5 DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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ASUS P5B SE 2-17 SS/DS Part No. 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TPAGGL3U DS 2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E DS 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 SS 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • DIMM support: A - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one...
ASUS P5B SE 2-17 SS/DS Part No. 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TPAGGL3U DS 2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E DS 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 SS 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • DIMM support: A - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one...
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...the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM... cause severe damage to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction...
...the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM... cause severe damage to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction...
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... expansion cards. ASUS P5B SE 2-19 When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Make sure to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 ...Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the table on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Install the software drivers for later use...
... expansion cards. ASUS P5B SE 2-19 When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Make sure to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 ...Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the table on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Install the software drivers for later use...
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... 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 slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The ...
... 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 slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The ...
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.../LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects a microphone. 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6.
.../LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects a microphone. 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6.
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Serial Port. The external SATA port supports external SATA 3 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to [RAID]. This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility ...and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; ASUS P5B SE 2-25...
Serial Port. The external SATA port supports external SATA 3 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to [RAID]. This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility ...and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; ASUS P5B SE 2-25...
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... POST. 5. See section 4.3.5 IDE Configuration for details. Setting this item to build a RAID set. SPDIF_OUT P5B SE ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5B SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive. The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is purchased...
... POST. 5. See section 4.3.5 IDE Configuration for details. Setting this item to build a RAID set. SPDIF_OUT P5B SE ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5B SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive. The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is purchased...