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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5B 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 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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...the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package.... • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. These devices ...
...the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you encounter technical problems with the package.... • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. These devices ...
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... describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...
... describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...
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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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... USB 2.0 module 2 x Serial ATA cable kit 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; ASUS P5B 1- 1.1 Welcome! 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. Retail version only...
... USB 2.0 module 2 x Serial ATA cable kit 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; ASUS P5B 1- 1.1 Welcome! 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. Retail version only...
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... of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the ASUS vision of up to external devices. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)....667/533 MHz to install DIMMs with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug...
... of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the ASUS vision of up to external devices. Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)....667/533 MHz to install DIMMs with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug...
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... See pages 2-24 and 2-27 for details. See page 5-18 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 4-22 for details. ASUS P5B 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that adjust the...SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
... See pages 2-24 and 2-27 for details. See page 5-18 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. See page 4-22 for details. ASUS P5B 1- AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that adjust the...SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality.
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...components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your favorite settings. See page 4-2 for details. ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. The BIOS settings can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. Profile that allows ...
...components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your favorite settings. See page 4-2 for details. ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel... cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. The BIOS settings can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. Profile that allows ...
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...NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to... Link Mode. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to satisfy your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS P5B 1-
...NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to... Link Mode. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to satisfy your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS P5B 1-
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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 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5B
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 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5B
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... Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5B R P5B Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B 2- Failure to ...do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components...
... Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5B R P5B Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B 2- Failure to ...do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components...
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... rear of the chassis P5B R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can...
... rear of the chassis P5B R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can...
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... the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron... 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 off before you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or...
... the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron... 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 off before you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or...
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... socket box should face you. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5B R P5B CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5B 2-
... socket box should face you. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5B R P5B CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ASUS P5B 2-
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... Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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...
... Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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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... sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly...
... sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B 2- Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly...
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CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B R P5B CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. 2.
CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B R P5B CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. 2.
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A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5B 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard.
A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5B 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard.