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...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu... screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu... screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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Contents 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.4 RAID configurations 5-21 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-21 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-21 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-30 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-30 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-30 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 vi
Contents 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.4 RAID configurations 5-21 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-21 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-21 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-22 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-30 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-30 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-30 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 vi
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... key 5. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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...
... key 5. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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...
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...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 less than... GB of total memory because of the lower-sized channel for this motherboard can only support up to chipset limitation, this configuration. 32-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Mode Single-Channel...
...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 less than... GB of total memory because of the lower-sized channel for this motherboard can only support up to chipset limitation, this configuration. 32-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Mode Single-Channel...
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...the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the ... then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS ...
...the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the ... then select Turn Off Computer. 2. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS ...
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...Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS P5B SE 4- The Drivers menu appears.... 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk...
...Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS P5B SE 4- The Drivers menu appears.... 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk...
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Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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...BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always... to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5BSE.ROM P5BSE ASUS P5B SE 4- 4.
...BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always... to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5BSE.ROM P5BSE ASUS P5B SE 4- 4.
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...44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to continue. 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to the optical drive. 4.1.2... From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. Click Start, then select Run. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk...
...44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to continue. 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to the optical drive. 4.1.2... From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. Click Start, then select Run. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk...
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...], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. configurable, you can change... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the right side of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...
...], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. To change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. configurable, you can change... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the right side of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...
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... from the legend bar to exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS P5B SE 4-35 When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this menu. 4.8 Exit...
... from the legend bar to exit. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS P5B SE 4-35 When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. After selecting this menu. 4.8 Exit...
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... the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5B SE 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features... of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the...
... the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5B SE 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features... of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the...
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... operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5B SE 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...
... operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5B SE 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...
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...To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use ASUS MyLogo. ASUS P5B SE 5- See section ...is the image that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you through the installation. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Refer...
...To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use ASUS MyLogo. ASUS P5B SE 5- See section ...is the image that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is automatically installed when you through the installation. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Refer...
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7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
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...icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5B SE 5-11 The ALC662 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®...; (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard...
...icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5B SE 5-11 The ALC662 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®...; (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard...
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Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. To set the ...
Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. To set the ...
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The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Make sure to set all channels by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down menu to ..., Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by default. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5B SE 5-13 Turn the volume buttons to effect the Mixer settings and exit. Click the drop-down until you to effect the Audio I /O tab. 2. Click to...
The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Make sure to set all channels by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down menu to ..., Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by default. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5B SE 5-13 Turn the volume buttons to effect the Mixer settings and exit. Click the drop-down until you to effect the Audio I /O tab. 2. Click to...
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...The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you of the support CD to close or...can start installation. 2. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can close the Preference panel ASUS P5B SE 5-15 Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on...
...The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you of the support CD to close or...can start installation. 2. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can close the Preference panel ASUS P5B SE 5-15 Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on...
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... activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
... activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...