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... Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B 1 x 2-port 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; Thank you start installing the motherboard, and ... it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long ...
... Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B 1 x 2-port 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; Thank you start installing the motherboard, and ... it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long ...
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.... High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 4-22 for details. ASUS P5B 1- You can choose the mode that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. AI Gear AI Gear... provides four modes that best suits your PC! See page 5-19 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or...
.... High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 4-22 for details. ASUS P5B 1- You can choose the mode that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. AI Gear AI Gear... provides four modes that best suits your PC! See page 5-19 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or...
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... you to convert your need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. ASUS P5B 1- feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the ...mode to the correct frequency based on your PCI Express graphics card performance. eliminates the need for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB)...
... you to convert your need to overclocking. When the system hangs due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. ASUS P5B 1- feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the ...mode to the correct frequency based on your PCI Express graphics card performance. eliminates the need for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB)...
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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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... as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord 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 indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power...
... as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord 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 indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power...
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.... 3. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. 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 and the load lever is released from the...
.... 3. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. 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 and the load lever is released from the...
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... fan assembly such 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- If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
... fan assembly such 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- If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5B 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from B the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5B 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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...• If you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules, the system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5B 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the... DDR2 DIMM sockets: 2 Pins P5B R 28 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5B 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations ...
...• If you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules, the system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5B 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of the... DDR2 DIMM sockets: 2 Pins P5B R 28 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5B 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations ...
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... HY5PS12821BFP-S5 HY5PS12821BFP-S5 5ZD22D9GKX AD29608A8A-25EG DIMM support Side(s) Part No. Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5B 2-15 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS M378T3253FZ3-CE7 DS HYS64T64020HU-25F-A SS HYMP564U64BP8-S5 DS HYMP512U64BP8-S5 DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 SS M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E...-Y5 E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E Side(s) Part No. C - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 800 Size 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB Vendor KINGSTON ...
... HY5PS12821BFP-S5 HY5PS12821BFP-S5 5ZD22D9GKX AD29608A8A-25EG DIMM support Side(s) Part No. Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5B 2-15 SS KVR800D2N5/512 SS M378T3253FZ3-CE7 DS HYS64T64020HU-25F-A SS HYMP564U64BP8-S5 DS HYMP512U64BP8-S5 DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 SS M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E...-Y5 E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E Side(s) Part No. C - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 800 Size 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB Vendor KINGSTON ...
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... removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5B 2-17 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Make sure to...
... removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5B 2-17 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Make sure to...
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ASUS P5B 2-19 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 ...
ASUS P5B 2-19 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 ...
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...5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 2 2 P5B R +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead ...for each USB port; USBPW2 2 2 P5B +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW90 R 2 2 P5B USB device Wake up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5678 2 2 +5V (...
...5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 2 2 P5B R +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead ...for each USB port; USBPW2 2 2 P5B +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW90 R 2 2 P5B USB device Wake up +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5678 2 2 +5V (...
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... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. ASUS P5B 2-23 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front...
... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. ASUS P5B 2-23 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front...
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...on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5B R P5B IDE Connector PRI_IDE PIN NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA...connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. If any device jumper is removed to PIN . ASUS P5B 2-25 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
...on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5B R P5B IDE Connector PRI_IDE PIN NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA...connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. If any device jumper is removed to PIN . ASUS P5B 2-25 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
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...RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; ASUS P5B 2-27 This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can configure for details. otherwise, you to use the connectors to a slot... opening at the back of the system chassis. P5B R +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5B Digital Audio Connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is set to [AHCI] by default, allowing you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 ...
...RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; ASUS P5B 2-27 This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can configure for details. otherwise, you to use the connectors to a slot... opening at the back of the system chassis. P5B R +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5B Digital Audio Connector SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF module is set to [AHCI] by default, allowing you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 ...
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...PWR_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +2V Rotation P5B R P5B Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +2V Rotation CHA_FAN2 GND +2V Rotation Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 9. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on... the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5B R COM PIN P5B COM Port Connector ASUS P5B 2-29 8.
...PWR_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +2V Rotation P5B R P5B Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +2V Rotation CHA_FAN2 GND +2V Rotation Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 9. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on... the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5B R COM PIN P5B COM Port Connector ASUS P5B 2-29 8.
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... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B 2-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find... the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATX2V EATXPWR R P5B +2V DC GND P5B ATX Power Connector + Volts +2V DC +2 Volts GND +2 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground + Volts + Volts Ground...
... Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B 2-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find... the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATX2V EATXPWR R P5B +2V DC GND P5B ATX Power Connector + Volts +2V DC +2 Volts GND +2 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground + Volts + Volts Ground...
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Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to ASUS QConnector first. You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Step2. Front panel functions are enabled. Step1. Step3. Q-Connector (system panel) You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. Connect correct front panel to the System panel connctor. ASUS P5B 2-33 Directions below shows how to install ASUS QConnector.
Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to ASUS QConnector first. You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Step2. Front panel functions are enabled. Step1. Step3. Q-Connector (system panel) You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. Connect correct front panel to the System panel connctor. ASUS P5B 2-33 Directions below shows how to install ASUS QConnector.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5B
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5B