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...altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES ...of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
...altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES ...of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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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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...ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Internal SATA 3 Gb/s - 1 x External SATA 3 Gb/s port on the rear panel - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 MyLogo Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS... ports (six at 1MHz increment; 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...
...ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Internal SATA 3 Gb/s - 1 x External SATA 3 Gb/s port on the rear panel - Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 MyLogo Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS... ports (six at 1MHz increment; 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...
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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 ... Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector BIOS features 8 Mb 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...
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 ... Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector BIOS features 8 Mb 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...
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...3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Profile that allows users to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. ASUS P5B SE 1- The ...onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output and jack-sensing feature! See pages 2-24 and 4-23 for details. See page 2-28 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS...
...3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Profile that allows users to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. ASUS P5B SE 1- The ...onboard 6-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192 KHz/ 24-bit audio output and jack-sensing feature! See pages 2-24 and 4-23 for details. See page 2-28 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS...
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... card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics 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. ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The following figure shows a network card installed on...
... card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics 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. ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The following figure shows a network card installed on...
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... Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5B SE Internal audio connector ASUS P5B SE 2-29 You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then... connectors allow you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® ® USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5B SE USB910 P5B SE USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC...
... Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5B SE Internal audio connector ASUS P5B SE 2-29 You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then... connectors allow you to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® ® USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5B SE USB910 P5B SE USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC...
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ATX12V EATXPWR P5B SE ® +12V DC GND P5B SE ATX power connectors +12V DC +3 Volts GND -12 Volts Ground... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard...ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS...
ATX12V EATXPWR P5B SE ® +12V DC GND P5B SE ATX power connectors +12V DC +3 Volts GND -12 Volts Ground... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard...ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS...
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..., select it then press to configure system time. To change the value of options. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that...
..., select it then press to configure system time. To change the value of options. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that...
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... device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no SATA device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device...
... device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no SATA device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device...
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...System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 512MBs AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.... Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE] [AHCI] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB363 Mode Select [IDE] Sets the configuration for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. IDE Detect Time...
...System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 512MBs AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.... Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE] [AHCI] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB363 Mode Select [IDE] Sets the configuration for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. IDE Detect Time...
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... the IRQ is reserved for system suspend. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 4.5.1 Suspend ...you to change the settings for use of PCI/PnP devices. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow...
... the IRQ is reserved for system suspend. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 4.5.1 Suspend ...you to change the settings for use of PCI/PnP devices. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow...
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...ºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the Q-Fan control function. Configuration ... 1A on the +5VSB lead. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. CPU Fan Speed (...Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
...ºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the Q-Fan control function. Configuration ... 1A on the +5VSB lead. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. CPU Fan Speed (...Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
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Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5B SE 4-29 Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in the system. Select Ignored ... Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select an item then press to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM).
Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5B SE 4-29 Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in the system. Select Ignored ... Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select an item then press to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in rotations per minute (RPM).
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5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P5B SE 5- Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.
5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS P5B SE 5- Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.