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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 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...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 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...
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..., such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ...are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package...
..., such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ...are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package...
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... 2 (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P5B specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features LGA775 socket for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® ... Refer to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s on the rear panel - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 3 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI slots...
... 2 (continued on the rear panel) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P5B specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features LGA775 socket for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® ... Refer to 2 PATA devices - 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s on the rear panel - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 3 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI slots...
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xiii P5B specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiii P5B specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... easy ways to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Update your favorite settings. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non...
... easy ways to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile that allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Update your favorite settings. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non...
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... maximum system performance. Four additional settings are available for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required... prior using C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Due to overclocking. Unlike other dynamic overclocking ... allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5B 1-
... maximum system performance. Four additional settings are available for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required... prior using C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Due to overclocking. Unlike other dynamic overclocking ... allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5B 1-
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...your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need ...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3....
...your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need ...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the card. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3....
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... (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Remove the onboard battery. 3.... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. P5B R CLRTC 2 Normal (Default) 2 Clear CMOS P5B Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4.
... (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. Remove the onboard battery. 3.... cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. P5B R CLRTC 2 Normal (Default) 2 Clear CMOS P5B Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4.
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...USBPW5678, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake... up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. 2. USBPW2 2 2 P5B +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW90 R 2 2 P5B USB device Wake up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5678 2 2 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device...low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 2 2 P5B R +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B 2-21
...USBPW5678, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake... up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. 2. USBPW2 2 2 P5B +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW90 R 2 2 P5B USB device Wake up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5678 2 2 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device...low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 2 2 P5B R +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B 2-21
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... you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; See section "4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration" for details. ASUS P5B 2-23 The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to [RAID]. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic ...
... you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; See section "4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration" for details. ASUS P5B 2-23 The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS to [RAID]. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic ...
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...the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you can configure for details. ASUS P5B 2-27 The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is purchased separately. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital...hard disks, make sure that you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 5. P5B R GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND 4. SATA_RAID P5B SATA RAID Connector Before creating a RAID set to a slot opening at the back of the...
...the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you can configure for details. ASUS P5B 2-27 The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is purchased separately. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital...hard disks, make sure that you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 5. P5B R GND RSATA_RXN RSATA_RXP GND RSATA_TXN RSATA_TXP GND 4. SATA_RAID P5B SATA RAID Connector Before creating a RAID set to a slot opening at the back of the...
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...is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5B Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition...; We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The signal is removed or replaced. P5B +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 11. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a High Definition front ...
...is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5B Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition...; We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The signal is removed or replaced. P5B +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 11. Remove the jumper caps only when you want to connect a High Definition front ...
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... or written to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5B System Panel Connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is ...pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B R IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin ...
... or written to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5B System Panel Connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is ...pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B R IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin ...
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...power-on self tests or POST. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS P5B 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, ...replace the system case cover. 2. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two...
...power-on self tests or POST. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS P5B 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, ...replace the system case cover. 2. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two...
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... mode or to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to soft-off mode regardless... of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power...
... mode or to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to soft-off mode regardless... of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS P5B
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-34 4.8 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS P5B
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... bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST...to continue. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. b. ASUS P5B 4- Press...
... bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST...to continue. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. b. ASUS P5B 4- Press...
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...+ during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ...select EZ Flash2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5B VER: 0144 [0000] DATE: 05/20/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A:...
...+ during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ...select EZ Flash2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5B VER: 0144 [0000] DATE: 05/20/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A:...
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...mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system ...afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... ASUS P5B 4- done Write to the floppy disk. • This function can use as backup ...
...mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system ...afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... ASUS P5B 4- done Write to the floppy disk. • This function can use as backup ...