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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 are using, contact your local power company. ... voltage in your area. viii Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the power cables for disposal of the electrical...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... voltage in your area. viii Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the power cables for disposal of the electrical...
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..., that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the ...BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter...
..., that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the ...BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter...
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RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at 1MHz increment; ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi Tuned by 1 x External Serial ATA and 1 x ... DIMM sockets 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™2...
RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration (by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at 1MHz increment; ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xi Tuned by 1 x External Serial ATA and 1 x ... DIMM sockets 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™2...
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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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ASUS P5B SE 1- 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 DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-connector kit (USB, system panel; Thank...
ASUS P5B SE 1- 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 DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-connector kit (USB, system panel; Thank...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European ...time. 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 safeguard consumers' health... MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is in the LGA775 package. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. See pages 2...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European ...time. 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 safeguard consumers' health... MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is in the LGA775 package. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. See pages 2...
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... sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS O.C. ASUS P5B SE 1- S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details...
... sound quality on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS O.C. ASUS P5B SE 1- S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details...
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...cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings ...in the motherboard that allows you to easily connect or ...
...cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings ...in the motherboard that allows you to easily connect or ...
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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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... Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is ...switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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 should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is ...switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 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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... can cause you place it . Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis...
... can cause you place it . Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5B SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis...
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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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... your retailer immediately if 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 Extreme/...installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap...
... your retailer immediately if 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 Extreme/...installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap...
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... socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. 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...retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS P5B SE 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU:...
... socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. 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...retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . ASUS P5B SE 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU:...
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B A Load plate Alignment key 5. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). 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 ...
B A Load plate Alignment key 5. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to remove (B). 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 the motherboard. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you install ... fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use...
Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you install ... fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use...