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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™2 Extreme/ Core™...Selection (SFS) allows - RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the 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) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. Overclocking protection: - Tuned by 1 x External Serial ATA and 1 x...
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™2 Extreme/ Core™...Selection (SFS) allows - RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the 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) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Connector ASUS O.C. Overclocking protection: - Tuned by 1 x External Serial ATA and 1 x...
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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 ...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 ...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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ASUS P5B SE 1- Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
ASUS P5B SE 1- Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD ASUS Superb Software Library CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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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 analog format and keeps the best signal quality. With CODEC, 6-channel ... settings. ASUS P5B SE 1- Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. See pages 2-24 and 4-23 for details. See pages 2-30 and 4-28 for details. See page 4-8 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides...
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 analog format and keeps the best signal quality. With CODEC, 6-channel ... settings. ASUS P5B SE 1- Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. See pages 2-24 and 4-23 for details. See pages 2-30 and 4-28 for details. See page 4-8 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides...
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...174; 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 DDR... to install DDR2 667 DIMMs or DDR2 800 DIMMs. ASUS P5B SE 2-13 DDR2 DIMMs are using a CPU with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with FSB 1333MHz, make sure to prevent installation ...
...174; 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 DDR... to install DDR2 667 DIMMs or DDR2 800 DIMMs. ASUS P5B SE 2-13 DDR2 DIMMs are using a CPU with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with FSB 1333MHz, make sure to prevent installation ...
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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 • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will ...
... 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 • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will ...
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C - ASUS P5B SE 2-17 Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. SS/DS... HYMP512U64CP8-C4 VS256MB533D2 VS1GB533D2 EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 AU512E533C4KBGC AU01GE533C4KBGC T5UA512C4 T5UB1G8C4 Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
C - ASUS P5B SE 2-17 Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. SS/DS... HYMP512U64CP8-C4 VS256MB533D2 VS1GB533D2 EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 AU512E533C4KBGC AU01GE533C4KBGC T5UA512C4 T5UB1G8C4 Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...
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... the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the slot ... table on the next page for information on the slot. 5. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS P5B SE 2-19
... the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to the chassis with the slot ... table on the next page for information on the slot. 5. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS P5B SE 2-19
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ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The figure shows a graphics 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. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply...a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 PCI specifications.
ASUS P5B SE 2-21 The figure shows a graphics 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. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply...a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 PCI specifications.
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...To configure a RAID0, RAID1, or JBOD set the JMB363 Mode Select item to the onboard Serial ATA connector labeled SATA_E1. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. • Before creating a RAID ... details. • DO NOT insert a different connector to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. The external SATA port supports external SATA 3 Gb/s devices. ASUS P5B SE 2-25 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Headphone/Front Mic In 4-channel ...
...To configure a RAID0, RAID1, or JBOD set the JMB363 Mode Select item to the onboard Serial ATA connector labeled SATA_E1. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. • Before creating a RAID ... details. • DO NOT insert a different connector to an external a Serial ATA hard disk drive. The external SATA port supports external SATA 3 Gb/s devices. ASUS P5B SE 2-25 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Headphone/Front Mic In 4-channel ...
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... by default. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for details. ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5B SE P5B SE SATA connector SATA_E1 Before creating a RAID set . JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_E1) This connector is for ...then install the module to [AHCI] supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) function. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this item to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT P5B SE ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5B SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module...
... by default. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for details. ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5B SE P5B SE SATA connector SATA_E1 Before creating a RAID set . JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_E1) This connector is for ...then install the module to [AHCI] supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) function. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this item to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT P5B SE ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5B SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or ... these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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 USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or ... these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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 USB56 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V...
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...! Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ® ®...to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN P5B SE GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5B SE Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 9. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch....
...! Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. ® ®...to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN P5B SE GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5B SE Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 9. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch....
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. ... module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See page 4-23 Southbridge Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. 10. ASUS P5B SE 2-31
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set to [HD Audio]. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for details. ... module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See page 4-23 Southbridge Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the item to [HD Audio]; if you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to this connector. 10. ASUS P5B SE 2-31
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...These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR P5B SE ® +12V DC GND P5B SE ATX power connectors +12V DC +3 Volts GND -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground ...174; Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive... a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides...
...These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR P5B SE ® +12V DC GND P5B SE ATX power connectors +12V DC +3 Volts GND -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground ...174; Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive... a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides...
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... when you to this connector. PLED PLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ IDE_LED * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS P5B SE 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. P5B SE ® PANEL SPEAKER Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET... PWRSW PLED- 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several...
... when you to this connector. PLED PLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ IDE_LED * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS P5B SE 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power LED. P5B SE ® PANEL SPEAKER Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET... PWRSW PLED- 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several...
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... BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS P5B SE 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities...
... BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS P5B SE 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities...
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You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while ... BOARD: P5B-SE VER: 0114 DATE: 07/05/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ...
You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while ... BOARD: P5B-SE VER: 0114 DATE: 07/05/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ...
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WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B SE 4- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power ...Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19...
WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B SE 4- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power ...Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19...
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...Checking for CD-ROM... Floppy found ! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5B SE 4- Start flashing... CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS ... for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5BSE.ROM". Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3.
...Checking for CD-ROM... Floppy found ! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5B SE 4- Start flashing... CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS ... for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5BSE.ROM". Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3.