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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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... This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
... This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up...
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... ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS Music Alarm Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - memory tuning from 533 to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS PEG Link (Automatically performance tuning for graphics card...
... ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS Music Alarm Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - memory tuning from 533 to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS PEG Link (Automatically performance tuning for graphics card...
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... connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AOL ATX power supply with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS Music Alarm Anti-virus software...
... connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AOL ATX power supply with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS Music Alarm Anti-virus software...
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... to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up . Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-38 for details. It makes the change of ...in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. See page 5-25 for details. Fanless Design - The BIOS settings can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive ...
... to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up . Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-38 for details. It makes the change of ...in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. See page 5-25 for details. Fanless Design - The BIOS settings can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive ...
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... of your choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your system easier and faster. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is off. See page 4-13 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking ... dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. See page 4-36 and 5-17 for details. See page 5-22 for details. ASUS P5B-V 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on ...
... of your choice from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you configure your system easier and faster. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is off. See page 4-13 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking ... dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. See page 4-36 and 5-17 for details. See page 5-22 for details. ASUS P5B-V 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on ...
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... and clear the RTC data. With this utility, you to overclocking. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to chipset behavior, AC power off is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See pages 4-23... and 5-10 for each parameter. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front...
... and clear the RTC data. With this utility, you to overclocking. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to chipset behavior, AC power off is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. See pages 4-23... and 5-10 for each parameter. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front...
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FLOPPY EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard EATX12V 24.4cm (9.6in) SPDIF_O1 VGA IE1394_1 SATA_USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN R P5B-V DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin ... bit,240-pin module) USB910 Intel MCH G965 SATA_RAID1 PCIEX1_1 CHA_FAN2 JMB363 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_1 AD1988A SPDIF_OUT PCI1 PCIEX16_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS Intel ICH 8 Marvell 88E8001 PCI2 CD SB_PWR AAFP ADH PCI3 COM1 IE1394_2 USB56 USB78 CHA_FAN1 TPM PRI_IDE CLRTC CHASSIS SATA2 SATA1 SATA6 SATA5 CHA_FAN3 PANEL...
FLOPPY EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard EATX12V 24.4cm (9.6in) SPDIF_O1 VGA IE1394_1 SATA_USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN R P5B-V DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin ... bit,240-pin module) USB910 Intel MCH G965 SATA_RAID1 PCIEX1_1 CHA_FAN2 JMB363 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_1 AD1988A SPDIF_OUT PCI1 PCIEX16_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS Intel ICH 8 Marvell 88E8001 PCI2 CD SB_PWR AAFP ADH PCI3 COM1 IE1394_2 USB56 USB78 CHA_FAN1 TPM PRI_IDE CLRTC CHASSIS SATA2 SATA1 SATA6 SATA5 CHA_FAN3 PANEL...
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... card. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...
... card. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...
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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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper ... to overclocking. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5B-V 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the...
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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper ... to overclocking. Reinstall the battery. 5. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5B-V 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the...
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...Onboard Device Configuration" for details. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS P5B-V 2-23 Refer to this connector, set the JMicron SATA Controller Mode item in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects to [...RAID]. otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; Rear Speaker Out...
...Onboard Device Configuration" for details. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. ASUS P5B-V 2-23 Refer to this connector, set the JMicron SATA Controller Mode item in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. This port connects to [...RAID]. otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; Rear Speaker Out...
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...for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. R P5B-V Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD (black) P5B-V Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5B-V 2-27 JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID [black] ) This connector is set to build a RAID set using Serial ATA... ATA hard disk drives; Set the item to [RAID] if you can configure for details. The JMicron SATA controller mode item in the BIOS is for a Serial ATA signal cable. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 ...
...for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. R P5B-V Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD (black) P5B-V Internal Audio Connector ASUS P5B-V 2-27 JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID [black] ) This connector is set to build a RAID set using Serial ATA... ATA hard disk drives; Set the item to [RAID] if you can configure for details. The JMicron SATA controller mode item in the BIOS is for a Serial ATA signal cable. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 ...
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... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is for details. Remove the jumper caps only when you connect a...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is...you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5B-V 2-31
... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is for details. Remove the jumper caps only when you connect a...audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is...you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5B-V 2-31
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... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS P5B-V 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system ... connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-V System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without ...mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS P5B-V 2-33 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system ... connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-V System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without ...mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings.
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...for the first time 1. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature,...the system power LED on self tests or POST. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P5B-V 3- Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . Follow the instructions in the following order...
...for the first time 1. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature,...the system power LED on self tests or POST. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS P5B-V 3- Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . Follow the instructions in the following order...
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... to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after ... Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are ...
... to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after ... Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are ...
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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 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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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 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P5B-V
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 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ASUS P5B-V
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...environment a. b. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the...d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to create a bootable floppy disk. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in...
...environment a. b. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the...d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to create a bootable floppy disk. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in...
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.... 3. The EZ Flash 2 utility is found . 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 the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash... disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Then press . 4. You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). When the correct...
.... 3. The EZ Flash 2 utility is found . 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 the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash... disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Then press . 4. You can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). When the correct...