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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...
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... support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - 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 for Intel® Core™2 Quad/Core...Internal SATA 3 Gb/s - 1 x External SATA 3 Gb/s port on the rear panel - RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 1066MHz. Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3...
... support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - 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 for Intel® Core™2 Quad/Core...Internal SATA 3 Gb/s - 1 x External SATA 3 Gb/s port on the rear panel - RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 1066MHz. Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3...
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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...
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...
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... 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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B SE 1 x Serial ATA power cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra...
... 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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B SE 1 x Serial ATA power cable 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra...
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...can connect your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 2-28 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to external home theater ...output and jack-sensing feature! ASUS O.C. See pages 2-24 and 4-23 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to external devices. ASUS P5B SE 1- Easily backup photos, videos ...
...can connect your PC! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 2-28 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to external home theater ...output and jack-sensing feature! ASUS O.C. See pages 2-24 and 4-23 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to external devices. ASUS P5B SE 1- Easily backup photos, videos ...
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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 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
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... power cord from the power supply. 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static ...grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component...
... power cord from the power supply. 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static ...grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component...
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... in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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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...
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... the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until 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... socket on your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. ASUS P5B SE 2-
... the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your left (B) until 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... socket on your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. ASUS P5B SE 2-
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... the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE 2- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially ...or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package...
... the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE 2- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially ...or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package...
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM A P5B SE ® P5B SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. B A A A B B B A 3.
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM A P5B SE ® P5B SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. B A A A B B B A 3.
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5B SE 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5B SE 2-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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...667 800 667 533 • When you are notched differently to install DDR2 667 DIMMs or DDR2 800 DIMMs. ASUS P5B SE 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with FSB 1333MHz, make sure to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location ... ® 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 the 184-pin ...
...667 800 667 533 • When you are notched differently to install DDR2 667 DIMMs or DDR2 800 DIMMs. ASUS P5B SE 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with FSB 1333MHz, make sure to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location ... ® 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 the 184-pin ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5B SE 2-15 • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5B SE 2-15 • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded...
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... modules inserted into any slot as one module inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5B SE 2-17 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. B - SS/DS Part No. 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS 1024MB...
... modules inserted into any slot as one module inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5B SE 2-17 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. B - SS/DS Part No. 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS 1024MB...
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...chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the next page for details. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5B SE 2-19 Make sure to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you ... settings for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Failure to do not need to use . ...
...chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the next page for details. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5B SE 2-19 Make sure to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you ... settings for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Failure to do not need to use . ...
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... card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The following figure shows a network 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...
... card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The following figure shows a network 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...
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... automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5B SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC P5B SE Clear RTC RAM (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the...
... automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5B SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC P5B SE Clear RTC RAM (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the...