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...Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 USB Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 CPU ...4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-28 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-29 4.6.3 Security 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-32 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-32...
...Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-17 4.4.2 USB Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 CPU ...4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-28 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-29 4.6.3 Security 4-30 4.7 Tools menu 4-32 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-32...
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... 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 5-19 5.3.6 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-20 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-24 5.4.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-25 5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk 5-33 5.5.1 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS... 5-33 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in...
... 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 5-19 5.3.6 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-20 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-24 5.4.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-25 5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk 5-33 5.5.1 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS... 5-33 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in...
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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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... slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. ASUS P5B 2-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments...
... slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. ASUS P5B 2-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments...
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... is available in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for this utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Quit all... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS P5B 4- The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS...
... is available in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for this utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Quit all... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS P5B 4- The ASUS Update utility is a utility that allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 ASUS P5B
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-24 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-33 ASUS P5B
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... to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5B 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to your...; Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
... to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5B 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to your...; Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the...
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...; ADI1988 audio driver and application. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 Driver. 5- Chapter...
...; ADI1988 audio driver and application. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 Driver. 5- Chapter...
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... menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a JMicron® JMB36X 64bit RAID driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Make JMicron JMB36X 64bit RAID Driver Allows you to create JMicron® JMB363 SATA/PATA RAID driver disk. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics ...and sound. Make JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID Driver Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. DirectX® improves ...
... menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a JMicron® JMB36X 64bit RAID driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Make JMicron JMB36X 64bit RAID Driver Allows you to create JMicron® JMB363 SATA/PATA RAID driver disk. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics ...and sound. Make JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID Driver Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. DirectX® improves ...
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...install PC Probe II on . Double-click the setup.exe file to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change the utility configuration. Click... feature. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation ...
...install PC Probe II on . Double-click the setup.exe file to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change the utility configuration. Click... feature. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation ...
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... can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Press to complete installation. 5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily. The...
... can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Press to complete installation. 5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily. The...
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...® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to install the ADI AD1988A Audio Driver from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on your PC. Follow the...
...® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to install the ADI AD1988A Audio Driver from the support CD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on your PC. Follow the...
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... and storage. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the JMicron® JMB363 RAID controller that allows you to section "5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk" for details. 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Two hard disks perform the same work as... rate, double that are not yet configured as a single disk on multiple disks that appear as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you want to boot the system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs ...
... and storage. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the JMicron® JMB363 RAID controller that allows you to section "5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk" for details. 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Two hard disks perform the same work as... rate, double that are not yet configured as a single disk on multiple disks that appear as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you want to boot the system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs ...
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...® OS installation. Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to [RAID]. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed. ASUS P5B 5-25 Motherboard support CD with the same model and capacity. 2. See section "5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk" for details. 5. 5.4.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration The JMicron® Serial ATA controller...
...® OS installation. Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to [RAID]. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed. ASUS P5B 5-25 Motherboard support CD with the same model and capacity. 2. See section "5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk" for details. 5. 5.4.2 JMicron® RAID Configuration The JMicron® Serial ATA controller...
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... . 9. When the menu appears, press to create a JMicron RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. When the Drivers menu appears, click JMicron JMB363 Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5B 5-33 Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Write-protect...
... . 9. When the menu appears, press to create a JMicron RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. When the Drivers menu appears, click JMicron JMB363 Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5B 5-33 Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Write-protect...
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....com for more information on the EIST feature. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. A.2.1 System ...support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5B A- Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system....
....com for more information on the EIST feature. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. A.2.1 System ...support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5B A- Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system....