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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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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... power cables for disposal of electronic products. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... power cables for disposal of electronic products. This symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables...
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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 standard package. About ... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the...
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 standard package. About ... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the...
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...ports (six at 1MHz increment; RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 500MHz at mid-board, four on the rear panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. Tuned by 1 x External Serial ATA and 1 x Internal Serial ATA) PCIe...from 100MHz up to FSB 1333MHz. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi 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...
...ports (six at 1MHz increment; RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 500MHz at mid-board, four on the rear panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. Tuned by 1 x External Serial ATA and 1 x Internal Serial ATA) PCIe...from 100MHz up to FSB 1333MHz. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi 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...
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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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... , 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- 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 DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive...
... , 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- 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 DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive...
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...of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 2-17 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction... 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. With the new Intel® Core™...
...of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to 2-17 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction... 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. With the new Intel® Core™...
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... port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external devices. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file.... 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 produce crystal-clear digital audio. See page 2-28 for details. See page 4-34 for details. ASUS P5B SE 1-
... port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external devices. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file.... 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 produce crystal-clear digital audio. See page 2-28 for details. See page 4-34 for details. ASUS P5B SE 1-
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... allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in case the system hangs due to overclocking. See pages ...4-5 and 4-33 for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (...
... allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard that allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in case the system hangs due to overclocking. See pages ...4-5 and 4-33 for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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...lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket... or plugging in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is detached 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-
...lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket... or plugging in any motherboard component. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is detached 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-
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...overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes ...motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you place it into it. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5B SE...
...overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes ...motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you place it into it. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5B SE...
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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...
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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... sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/Core™2 ... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware...
... sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad/Core™2 ... product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... to the left . 2. ASUS P5B SE 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5B SE P5B SE CPU Socket 775...
... to the left . 2. ASUS P5B SE 2- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5B SE P5B SE CPU Socket 775...
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... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. 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...
... A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. 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...
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.... Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE 2- Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi... is closest to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such 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...
.... Place the heatsink on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE 2- Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi... is closest to the CPU fan connector. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such 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...