Asus P5B User Manual

P5B Deluxe

Motherboard

E3148

Third Edition V3
March 2007

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Contents

Contents ..................................................................................................... -iii

Notices ....................................................................................................... -vii

Safety information ................................................................................... -viii

About this guide ........................................................................................ -ix

P5B Deluxe specications summary ....................................................... -xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................

1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ..............................................

1.3.3 ASUS Special features ...................................................

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ..........................

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................

2.2.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

2.2.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

2.2.4 Layout contents ...............................................................

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................

2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................

2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................

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2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 2-20

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ...................................................

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

2.7.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

2.7.3 Installing the optional fan ..............................................

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer .............................................................

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ....................................

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ..............................

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................

4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

4.2 BIOS setup program ....................................................................

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................

4.2.2 Menu bar .......................................................................

4.2.3 Navigation keys .............................................................

4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................

4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................

4.2.6 Conguration elds ........................................................

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................

4.2.8 Scroll bar ........................................................................

4.2.9 General help ..................................................................

4.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

4.3.1 System Time .................................................................

4.3.2 System Date .................................................................

4.3.3 Floppy A .........................................................................

4.3.5

SATA 1-6 ..........................................................................................4-13

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4.3.6 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 4-14

4.3.7 System Information .......................................................

4.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................

4.4.2 LAN Cable Status .........................................................

4.4.3 USB Conguration ........................................................

4.4.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.4.5 Chipset ..........................................................................

4.4.6 OnBoard Devices Conguration ...................................

4.4.7 PCI PnP ........................................................................

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................

4.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

4.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

4.6.3 Security .........................................................................

4.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

4.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1

5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................

5.2.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................

5.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................

5.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................

5.2.4 Make Disk menu .............................................................

5.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

5.2.7 Other information ............................................................

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5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-8

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ...........................................................

5.3.2 AI NET2 ........................................................................

5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ..........................................................

5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ...............................................................

5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear ...............................................................

5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................

5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. ............................................................

5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan .................................................................

5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster ...........................................................

®

5.3.10 SoundMAX

5.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................

5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .....................................

5.4.2 Intel

5.5.3 JMicron

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ....

5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support

6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1 Requirements ..................................................................

6.1.2 Before you begin .............................................................

6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards .......................................

6.3 Software information ...................................................................

6.3.1 Installing the device drivers .............................................

6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center ...............................

High Denition Audio utility ....................... 5-24

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RAID congurations ............................................. 5-30

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RAID Conguration ........................................ 5-38

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Appendix: CPU features

A.1 Intel® EM64T ..................................................................................A-1

Using the Intel® EM64T feature ......................................................A-1

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A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................

A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................

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A.3 Intel

Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ........................................ A-3

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Technology (EIST) ........................A-1

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is

required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down
the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.

• Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support

This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics
card installation procedures.

• Appendix: CPU features

The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[lename]

afudos /iP5BD.ROM

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P5B Deluxe specications summary

CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad /

Chipset Intel® P965 / ICH8R with Intel® Fast Memory Access

System Bus 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz

Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non-

Expansion Slots 2 x PCI-E x16 (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x4 or x2

Storage Southbridge

LAN Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET2

Audio ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP
Edition Only)

Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme /
Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Technology

ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory
QVL (Qualify Vendor List)

mode) supports CrossFire technology
1 x PCI-E x1 (x1 or disabled mode)
3 x PCI 2.2

- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports

- Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1,
5 and 10.

JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller

- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

- 1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port

- 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)

- Support SATA RAID 0, 1 and JBOD (by 1 x External

SATA and 1 x Internal SATA)

Marvell® PCI-E and PCI Gigabit LAN controllers

- Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming
and Jack-Retasking

- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O

- ASUS Noise Filter

- ASUS Array Mic

- DTS Connect™

ASUS WiFi-AP Solo
54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g and backwards compatible with
11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b

- Software Access point mode

- Station mode : Infrastruceure mode and Ad-Hoc mode

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P5B Deluxe specications summary

IEEE 1394 TI® 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one

USB 10 x USB2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back

ASUS Lifestyle Unique
Features

ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features

at midboard; one at back panel)

panel; 8 ports for WiFi-AP Edition)

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS AI Gear

- ASUS AI Nap

- ASUS 8-Phase Power Design

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2

- ASUS Q-Fan 2

- ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive­ Cooling only

ASUS Crystal Sound:

- ASUS Noise Filter

- ASUS Array Mic

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS O.C. Prole

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

- ASUS Power LED

ASUS WiFi@Home (WiFi-AP Edition Only):

- ASUS WiFi-AP Solo

Intelligent overclocking tools:

- AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)

- AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

- ASUS AI Booster utility

Precision Tweaker:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment

- vDIMM: 13-step DRAM voltage control

- vChipset: 4-step Chipset voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)

- FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 650MHz at 1MHz
increment

- Memory tuning from 533MHz up to 1066MHz

- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to

150MHz at 1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

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Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard

Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (4

BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Multi-language BIOS

1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Serial port
1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)
1 x External SATA
1 x IEEE1394a
2 x RJ45 port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition Only)
8-Channel Audio I/O

ports for WiFi-AP Edition)
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
7 x SATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
3 x Chassis Fan connector (5 connectors for WiFi-AP
Edition)
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
Front panel audio connector
1 x Azalia Digital Header
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
2 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
System Panel

BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ
Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

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P5B Deluxe specications summary

Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable

Support DVD Contents Drivers

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

FDD cable
SATA cables
SATA power cables
I/O Shield
User's manual
USB2.0 port module
3 in 1 Q-connector (Retail version only)
IEEE1394 port module
InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version)
Optional Fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only
(WiFi-AP Edition Only)
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna (WiFi-AP
Edition Only)
Array Mic

ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Suite
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard (WiFi-AP Edition Only)
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

Product

1

introduction

Chapter summary

1

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

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ASUS P5B Deluxe

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5B Deluxe motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5B Deluxe

I/O modules 1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module

Cables Serial ATA power and signal cable for 6 devices
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories WiFi-AP Solo antenna (WiFi-AP Edition only)
I/O shield
ASUS Array Mic
ASUS Optional Fan
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system

panel; Retail version only)

Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation User guide
WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Edition only)

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

ASUS P5B Deluxe

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision

of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard

consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 /

800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efcient

CPUs in the world.

Intel P965 Chipset

The Intel® P965 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB
of dual-channel DDR2 800/677/533 architecture, 1066/800 FSB (Front Side
Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. It especially includes Intel®

Fast Memory Access technology that signicantly optimizes the use of available

memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates

of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest

3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2
architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s.

Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two
channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels

and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. This new

feature optimizes the use of available memory size. See page 2-13 for details.

ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™

The ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ boosts image quality and rendering
speed, eliminating the need to crank down screen resolutions to get high quality

images. The chipset allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic ltering, shading,

and texture settings. ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ features the ATI
Catalyst™ Control Center that allows you to get real-time 3D-rendered previews of

adjustments to your display congurations and advanced 3D settings. See Chapter

6 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA

(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling

the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port
located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup
photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See pages
2-24, and 2-27 for details.

Dual RAID solution

The Intel® ICH8R chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high
performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. The JMicron controller provides
another two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. Making this
motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up
protection without the cost of add-on cards. See pages 2-27 to 2-29 for details.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals &
other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-30 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio
systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.
It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the
best signal quality. See pages 2-25 and 2-34 for details.

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway

for managing trafc between two separate networks. This capability ensures rapid

transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. See
page 2-23 for details.

High Denition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High

Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-

streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different
destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing
multi-channel network games. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details.

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Kingston® HyperX® PC2-8500 Ready (default runs @1066MHz)

The Kingston HyperX PC2-8500 is high-frequency memory that delivers
outstanding performance. Built with only the best components, the P5B Deluxe

and PC2-8500 HyperX memory are optimized for each other to reach maximum

performance. Both are validated for stability and compatibility.
* The Kingston DIMM modules are not included in ASUS motherboard package.

1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.

AI Gear

AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore

voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose

the mode that best suits your computing needs. See page 5-19 for details.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise
when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-20 for
details.

8-Phase Power Design

The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efcient operation to

generate less heat (at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power
solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which
keeps CPU and power module from suffering the risk of high power stress.
It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially

benecial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading

or overclocking mode.

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Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers

the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard
uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat
these critical components generate.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Fanless Design - Heat-pipe

The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to
the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing

airow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative

heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless
design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it

provides options for users to install side-ow fan or passive cooler. The Heat

Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.

Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only)

The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over the

CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling

is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See page

2-37 for details.

Q-Fan 2

ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan

speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efcient operation.

See page4-23 and 5-22 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.

ASUS Array Mic

The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound
coming from the reception cone and ignores the sounds coming from other
directions. This mechanism eliminates a large number of interferences,
including neighboring speakers and reverberations. It also uses advanced

de-reverberation techniques to reduce echo and minimize its effect on the

speech engine. This feature can enchance speech-centric applications like
Skype, online game, video conference, and recording. See page 5-28 for
details.

Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 5-28 for details.

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DTS® Connect

This feature is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC.
DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS
audio signal and send it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system. While
DTS NEO:PC turns your stereo audio such as MP3, WMA, CD, and other
sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience. See page
5-27 for details.

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding
wrong cable connections. See page 2-36 for details.

ASUS O.C. Prole

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to

conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be

stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and

distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-36 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data

from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 4-8 for details.

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ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened

hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an

OS-based ash utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-35 for details.

ASUS Power LED

The motherboard comes with a newly designed ASUS Power LED that lights
up in two colors to show the system power status. Blue indicates that the
system is in sleep/soft-off mode and red indicates that the system is ON. The
ASUS Power LED helps remind you to shut down the system and unplug the
power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
See page 2-1 for details.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3.3 ASUS Special features

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-32 for details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the

available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you congure your system

easier and faster. See page 4-12 for details.

WiFi-AP Solo (WiFi-AP Edition only)

WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling it to create a
complete wireless home network in either AP or wireless client mode. Users will
be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers,
and use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo can provide these
functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true
replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo is an
on-board feature, which means that user will save the extra WiFi AP cost.

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features

AI 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. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much
faster to satisfy your need for speed. See page 4-16 and 5-21 for details.

Precision Tweaker

This feature allows you to ne tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually
increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz

increment to achieve maximum system performance. See page 4-16 to 4-18 for
details.

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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R.
function.

1-8

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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.

information

Hardware

2

Chapter summary

2

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

2-2

2-6

2-13

2-18

2-22

2-23

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2.1 Before you proceed

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe Onboard LED

Sleep/Soft-OFF

ON

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached
from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a newly designed ASUS Power LED that lights up
in two colors to show the system power status. Blue indicates that the system is
in sleep/soft-off mode and red indicates that the system is ON. The ASUS Power
LED helps remind you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

ASUS P5B Deluxe 2-1

(blue)

(red)

P5B Deluxe

®

2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the
correct orientation. 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 nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard
to the chassis.

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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PANEL

P5B Deluxe

®

AAFP

CHASSIS

24.5cm (9.6in)

30.5cm (12.0in)

CPU_FAN

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

CHA_FAN3

FLOPPY

Super

I/O

8Mb

BIOS

TSB43AB22A

CD

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16_2

CLRTC

Intel

®

ICH8R

EATXPWR

PRI_IDE

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Intel

®

P965

PCI1

USB56

LAN_USB12

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

LAN_USB34

AUDIO

PCIEX16_1

PCI2

PCI3

88E8001

CHA_FAN4
(WiFi-AP Edition Only)

CHA_FAN2

JMicron
JMB363

SPDIF_OUT

USB78_WFGBT(WiFi-AP Edition Only)

USB910

LGA775

T: 1394
B: F_ESATA

CHA_FAN1

IE1394_2

SPDIF_O1

SPDIF_O2

COM1

SATA5

ADH

USB78

SATA2

SATA1

SATA6 SATA4

SATA3

EATX12V

SATA_RAID

AD1988

88E8056

CHA_FAN5
(WiFi-AP Edition Only)

PWR_FAN

2.2.3 Motherboard layout

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Refer to

2.7 Connectors

internal connectors.

for more information about rear panel connectors and

2.2.4 Layout contents

Slots Page

1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13

2. PCI Express x16 slots 2-20

3. PCI slots 2-20

4. PCI Express x1 slot 2-20

5. Universal PCI-E slot 2-21

Jumper Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-22

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23

2. Serial port 2-23

3. IEEE 1394a port 2-23

4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 2-23

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 2-23

6. Line In port (light blue) 2-23

7. Line Out port (lime) 2-23

8. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port) 2-23

9. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port) 2-23

10. Wireless LAN port 2-24

11. Wireless LAN Activity LED 2-24

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4 2-24

13. Microphone port (pink) 2-24

14. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 2-24

15. External SATA port 2-24

16. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-25

17. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-25

18. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-25

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Internal connectors Page

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-26

3. ICH8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], 2-27
SATA2 [red],SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

4. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID) 2-29

5. USB connectors 2-30
WiFi-AP Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
Standard Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910_WFGBT)

6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-30

7. CPU, chassis, power, and chipset fan connectors 2-31
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2,
3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin CHA_FAN5, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-32

9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V) 2-32

10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-33

11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-34

12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) 2-34

13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-35

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Core™2/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Pentium® Extreme and Celeron

®

processors.

• Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the
CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

•

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

•

Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes

with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

D

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2.3.1 Installing the CPU

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe CPU Socket 775

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Load lever

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.

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A

PnP cap

B

This side of the socket box
should face you.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle (A),

then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).

Alignment key

5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the

socket then t the socket

alignment key into the
CPU notch.

The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

B

A

Load plate

6. Close the load plate (A), then

A

push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.

7. If installing a dual-core CPU,
connect the chassis fan cable

B

to the CHA_FAN1 connector to
ensure system stability.

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced
Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more
information on these CPU features.

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

•

When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately,
make sure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and
fan.

•

Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design
and requires no tool to install.

•

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you
install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the four fasteners match the holes
on the motherboard.

Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU
fan cable is closest to the CPU
fan connector.

Motherboard hole

Narrow end
of the groove

Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing
outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

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Fastener

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe CPU fan connector

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.

B

A

A

A

B

B

A

B

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU
heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the connector on the motherboard.

2. 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 motherboard.

B

A

A

A

B

B

A

B

4. Carefully remove the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
motherboard.

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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to
ensure correct orientation when
reinstalling.

The narrow end of the
groove should point
outward after resetting.
(The photo shows the
groove shaded for
emphasis.)

Narrow end of the groove

Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for
detailed information on CPU fan installation.

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2.4 System memory

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

2.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The
system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel
conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then

mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB
system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.

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• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb
chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than
3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical
functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version operating
system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode.

• If you install Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend
that you install less than 3GB of total memory.

Notes on memory limitations

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to
8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of
2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density

modules are available for this conguration.

32-bit 64-bit

Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows Vista x64 Edition

• Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel®’s
On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to
run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the
ODT value.

• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run
at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency,
adjust the memory timing manually.

• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will be downgraded to run
at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency,
adjust the memory timing manually.

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P5B Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-800MHz capability

Qualied Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual

Size Vendor Chip No.

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 DS HYMP512U64BP8-S5 V V V
512MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ SS MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 V V V
1024MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ DS MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3 V V V
512MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 V V
1024MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864AY-

512MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 V V V
1024MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864AY-

512MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package SS CM2X512A-6400 V V
1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM2X1024-6400PRO V V V
1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM2X1024-6400C4 V V V
512MB A-DATA N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 V V V
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG SS M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E V
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FA V V V
512MB Apacer E2508AB-GE-E DS 78.91091.420 V

SS/
DS

Part No.

80ED4

80ED4

DIMM support
A* B* C*

V V

V V

P5B Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-667MHz capability

Qualied Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual

Size Vendor Chip No.

512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2N5/512 V V V
1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/1G V V
512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2E5/512 V V V
256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 SS KVR667D2N5/256 V
512MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 DS M378T6453FZ0-CE6 V V
512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 V
1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 V V
256MB Inneon HYB18T512160AF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A V V V
512MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A V V V
1024MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-A V V
256MB Inneon HYB18T512160BF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B V
512MB Inneon HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B V V V
1024MB Inneon HYB18T512800BF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B V V V
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 V V V
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 V V V
256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E V V
512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E V V V
512MB A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z V V V
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8B-3EG SS M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 V V
512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E SS TS64MLQ64V6J V V
512MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 SS JM367Q643A-6 V V

SS/
DS

Part No.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

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P5B Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-533 MHz capability

Qualied Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual

Size Vendor Chip No.

256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E SS KVR533D2N4/256 V V V
512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 V V V
1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT DS KVR533D2N4/1G V V V
512MB Inneon HYB18T512800AC37 SS HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A V V V
256MB Inneon HYB18T512160AF-3.7 SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A V V V
512MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF37 SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A V V V
1024MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF37 DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A V V V
2048MB Inneon HYB18T1G800AF-3.7 DS HYS64T256020HU-3.7-A V V
256MB Inneon HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B V V
512MB Inneon HYB18T512800BF37 SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B V V V
1024MB Inneon HYB18T512800BF37 DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B V V
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 SS HYMP564U648-C4 V V V
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3 V V V
256MB Apacer E5116AB-5C-E SS 78.81077.420 V
256MB KINGMAX E5116AB-5C-E SS KLBB68F-36EP4 V
512MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 V V
1024MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 V V V
512MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK-37 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 V V V
1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 V V V
512MB Transcend K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS TS64MLQ64V5J V V V
1024MB Transcend K4T51083QB-GCD5 DS TS128MLQ64V5J V V

SS/

DS

Part No.

DIMM support

A* B* C*

SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:

A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory conguration.

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of Dual-

channel memory conguration.

C - Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel

memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do

not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR
DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2

3

1

DDR2 DIMM notch

1

Unlocked retaining clip

2

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out with

extra force.

1

DDR2 DIMM notch

1

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion
cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 — Re-direct to IRQ#9
3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*
5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14 9 Primary IDE Channel
15 10 Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCI slot 1 — — — — — used — —
PCI slot 2 — — — — — — shared —
PCI slot 3 — — — — — — — shared
LAN(8001) — — — shared — — — —
SATA(363) shared — — — — — — —
LAN(8056) — shared — — — — — —
PCIE x16 1 shared — — — — — — —
PCIE x16 2 shared — — — — — — —
PCIE x1 — — shared — — — — —
USB controller 1 — — — — — — — shared
USB controller 2 — — — shared — — — —
USB controller 3 — — shared — — — — —
USB controller 4 shared — — — — — — —
USB controller 5 — shared — — — — — —
USB 2.0 controller 1 — — — — — — — shared
USB 2.0 controller 2 — — shared — — — — —
SATA controller 1 — — shared — — — — —
SATA controller 2 — shared — — — — — —

Azalia — — — — — — shared —

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2.5.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as
a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card,
and other cards that comply with PCI

specications. The gure shows a LAN

card installed on a PCI slot.

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express

specications. The following gure

shows a network card installed on the
PCI Express x1 slot.

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express
x16 slots that support PCI Express
x16 graphic cards complying with

the PCI Express specications. With

two graphics cards installed, the
motherboard can enable dual-display.

This motherboard supports two ATI
CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics
cards that comply with the PCI Express

specications.

Primary PCI Express x 16 slot for
discrete graphics card (blue)

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Universal PCI-E slot
[max. x4 mode] (black)

We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express
slot, and install any other PCI Express device on the Universal PCI-E slot (black).

Primary PCI Express x16 slot

The primary PCI Express x16 slot
supports PCI Express x16 graphic
cards that comply with the PCI Express

specications.

Universal PCI-E slot
(max. x4 mode)

This motherboard also supports a
Universal PCI-E slot with a maximum
speed of 2 GB/s. The operating
frequency of this slot changes,
depending on the type of PCI Express card you install. Refer to the table below
and page 4-23 for details.

The gure shows two graphics cards installed on the primary PCI Express x16 slot

and the Universal PCI-E slot.

If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis
fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal
environment. See page 2-31 for the connector location.

Options for Universal PCI Express operating speed

PCI Express slot

Auto Automatically optimizes performance
and functionality according to devices
installed

x4 mode [fast] User gets the best performance but this
mode disables the PCI Express x1 slot

x2 mode [compatible] Always runs at PCI Express x2 speed

•

Some PCI Express graphics cards cannot operate on x4/x2 mode. We
suggest that you install these cards on the primary PCI Express slot (blue)
to increase system stability.

•

Some PCI Express devices cannot operate on x4/x2 mode.

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2.6 Jumper

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal Clear RTC

(Default)

1 2 2 3

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters
by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery
powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such
as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on

pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup

to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R.
function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the
power cord before reboot the system.

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2.7 Connectors

1

18

2 3

151617

8 9

12

4

1314

6 75

10

11

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Serial port.

devices.

3. IEEE 1394a port.

connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.

4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

speakers.

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black).

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration..

6. Line In port (light blue).

other audio sources.

7. Line Out port (lime).

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

8. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port.

allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network
hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

9. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port.

allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network
hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link Speed LED
Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices and other serial

This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed

This port connects the center/subwoofer

This port connects the rear speakers in a

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port

Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

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For WiFi-AP Edition Only:

Refer to the WiFi-AP Solo user guide for detail conguration and settings.

10. Wireless LAN port

. This port is on the onboard wireless LAN module that
allows you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other
wireless devices without tagling cables and wires. Connect the moveable
omni-directional antenna to this port.

11. Wireless LAN Activity LED

. The wireless module comes with an activity

LED.

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)

ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

14. Side Speaker Out port (gray).

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset

2-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

15. External SATA port. This port connects to an external a Serial ATA hard disk

drive. To congure a RAID0, RAID1, or JBOD set, install an external Serial

ATA hard disk drive and an internal Serial hard disk drive connected to the
onboard Serial ATA connector labeled SATA_RAID or SATA_RAID1.

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The external SATA port supports
external Serial ATA

3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer
cables support higher power
requirements to deliver signal up
to two meters away, and enables
improved hot-swap function.

• Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you
have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard

disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA

BIOS setup during POST.

• If you intend to create a RAID conguration using this connector, set the

JMicron Controller item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section “4.4.6

Onboard Device Conguration” for details.

• DO NOT insert a different connector to this port.

• DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is

congured.

16. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device

via an optical S/PDIF cable.

17. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device

via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

18. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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2.7.2 Internal connectors

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe Floppy disk drive connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

FLOPPY

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert

one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the

signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when
using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable:

blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE
connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your device.

Drive jumper setting Mode of

Cable connector

device(s)

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master

Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

Slave Slave

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you
connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device
jumpers have the same setting.

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3. ICH8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe IDE connector

PRI_IDE

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_IDE

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe SATA connectors

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA4

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA5

GND

RSATA_TXP5

RSATA_TXN5

GND

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP6

RSATA_TXN6

GND

RSATA_RXP6

RSATA_RXN6

GND

SATA6

[black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID

1, RAID 5, RAID 10 conguration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

through the onboard Intel® ICH8R RAID controller.

•

These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard
IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these
connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these

connectors, set the [Congure SATA as] item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See
section “4.3.6 IDE Conguration” on page 4-14 for details.

•

For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. For RAID 10, use at least
four hard disk drives. Use two to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for each
RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.

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•

You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP
Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA
RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are
using Windows® 2000/XP or later version.

•

When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary
(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2/5/6 connector. Refer to the table
below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

Connector Color Setting Use

SATA1/2/5/6 Red Master Boot disk

SATA3/4 Black Slave Data Disk

right angle side

Connect the right-angle side
of SATA signal cable to SATA
device. Or you may connect the
right-angle side of SATA cable to
the onboard SATA port to avoid

mechanical conict with huge

graphics cards.

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4. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID)

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe SATA_RAID connector

SATA_RAID

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a
Serial ATA hard disk drive, which you can combine with an external Serial

ATA hard disk drive to congure for RAID via the onboard Serial ATA RAID

controller.

The JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS is set to [AHCI] by default,
allowing you to use the connectors to build a RAID set. See section “4.4.6

Onboard Device Conguration” for details.

Before creating a 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; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA

BIOS setup during POST.

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5. USB connectors

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe IEEE 1394a connector

IE1394_2

1

GND

+12V

TPB1-

GND

TPA1-

+12V

TPB1+

GND

TPA1+

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe USB 2.0 connectors

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

1

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

1

USB910

NC

GND

USB_P10+

USB_P10-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P9+

USB_P9-

USB+5V

1

WiFi-AP Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
Standard Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and

then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.

6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.

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P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe Fan connectors

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN2

GND

Rotation

+12V

GND

Rotation

+12V

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CHA_FAN3

CHA_FAN4

GND

Rotation

+12V

GND

Rotation

+12V

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN5

GND

Rotation

+12V

PWR_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage
the motherboard!

You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) rst, and

then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.

7. CPU, chassis, power, and chipset fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3,
3-pin PWR_FAN; WiFi-AP Edition: 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin CHA_FAN5)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.)
or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the
fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each
cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-

• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear

ASUS P5B Deluxe

FAN 2 feature.

chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1
or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment.

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8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe Chassis intrusion connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

EATX12V

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

Ground
Ground
PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

GND +12V DC

GND +12V DC

GND +12V DC

GND +12V DC

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to
this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal
is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with
a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
chassis intrusion detection feature.

9. ATX power connectors
(24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• Make sure to remove the cap on the EATX12V connector before connecting
an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug.

• Use only either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for the
EATX12V connector.

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•

P5B Deluxe

®

P5B Deluxe Analog front panel connector

AAFP

Legacy AC 97 audio
pin definition

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT2 R

PORT2 L

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE_SEND

PORT1 RPRESENCE#

GND

NC

MIC2

Line out_R

Line out_L

NC

NC

MICPWRNC

AGND

HD Audio-compliant
pin definition

For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise,

the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system

may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested

to support the motherboard power requirements with the following
conguration:

CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz
Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4)
Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT
Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive
Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2)
Optical drive: DVD-RW

• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability.

10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end
of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio

module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio

capability.

•

By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a

AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel
Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 4.4.6

Onboard Device Conguration for details.

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P5B Deluxe Internal audio connector

CD

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

Ground

11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

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P5B Deluxe Digital audio connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

(black)

12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install
the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

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P5B Deluxe System panel connector

* Requires an ATX power supply.

PANEL

PLED-

PWR

+5V

Speaker

Ground

RESET

Ground

Reset

Ground

Ground

PWRSW

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED

PLED SPEAKER

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

•

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.

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Q-Connector (system panel)

You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front

panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the
ASUS Q-Connector.

1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q­Connector.

Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know

the detailed pin denitions, then match them to

the respective front panel cable labels.

2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system
panel connector, making sure the orientation
matches the labels on the motherboard.

3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The

gure shows the Q-Connector properly installed

on the motherboard.

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2.7.3 Installing the optional fan

Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler.

Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airow
and destabilize the system.

1. Position the fan above the pipe
and heatsink assembly.

3. Carefully push down the fan until

it snugly ts the heatsink, then

connect the fan cables.

• Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN and/or PWR_FAN connector
on the motherboard.

•

Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the
fan and motherboard components.

2. Fit the grooved edge to the
heatsink.

4. The above photo shows the fans
installed on the motherboard.

Do not tilt the fan.

Do not install the fan with its rear

side facing you.

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2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up

3

Chapter summary

3

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer .............................................................

3-2

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3.1 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system
chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case
lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up
when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green”
standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up
or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are

running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional
messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30
seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a
power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer
for assistance.

AMI BIOS beep codes

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)

One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps

Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected

No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2 Turning off the computer

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows® 2000:

1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...

2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK
button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

If you are using Windows® XP or later version:

1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts
the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the
soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu”
in Chapter 4 for details.

®

shuts down.

®

shuts down.

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.

BIOS setup

4

Chapter summary

4

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9

4.2

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12

4.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................

4.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

4.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

4.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

4-16

4-26

4-30

4-35

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1.

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)

ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.)

2.

ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk)

3.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk,

4.

USB ash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS le fails or

gets corrupted.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk or
USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the

original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard
package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.

®

desktop by clicking Start

2. Select Update BIOS from the
Internet option from the drop-down
menu, then click Next.

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc, or

click Auto Select. Click Next.

4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself through
the Internet. Always update the
utility to avail all its features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main
window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a le

option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.

®

desktop by clicking Start

3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, then click Open.

4. Follow the screen instructions to

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complete the update process.

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4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.

format

b. At the DOS prompt, type

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

b. Click

Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click File from the menu, then select

Disk window appears.

e. Select

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,

then click Start.

Windows® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk into the drive.

®

b. Insert the Windows

c. Click

Start, then select Run.

2000 DVD to the optical drive.

d. From the Open eld, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

A:/S then press <Enter>.

Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy

disk.

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4.1.3 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 oppy disk and using a DOS-based

utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the

system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the

(1)

oppy disk drive or the USB port.

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

Current ROM

BOARD: P5B Deluxe

VER: 0144 [0000]
DATE: 05/20/06

PATH: A:\

A:

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tools menu to select EZ Flash2

and press <Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct le

is found. Then press <Enter>.

4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk

with

FAT 32/16

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!

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format and single partition only.

4.1.4 AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using
a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to
copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets

corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least
1024KB free space to save the le.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[lename]

where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric

characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main lename Extension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.

Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

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Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS
lename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy

disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5BDELUXE.ROM

4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iP5BDLUXE.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iP5BDELUXE.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... done

Verifying ash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD, the oppy disk,
or the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the oppy disk or the USB ash disk

containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD

To recover the BIOS from the support DVD:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD

for the BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted

BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
Floppy found!
Reading le “P5BDELUXE.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk

To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Turn on the system.

3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le When found,
the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

• Only the USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can
support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than

8GB.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so
can cause system boot failure!

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4.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip
that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing
and updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the

SPI chip.

The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press

<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,

POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if

the rst two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the
Exit Menu. See section “4.8 Exit Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

this motherboard.

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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Advanced Security Power Exit

System Time [10:55:25]
System Date [Mon 07/24/2006]
Floppy A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]

Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]

Boot Option

System Information

System Memory 1024MB

v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

Sub-menu items

Conguration eldsMenu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.

U s e [ + ] o r [ - ]
to c onf ig ur e t he
System Time.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Navigation keys

4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Security For changing the security settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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4.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar

displays the specic items for that

menu. For example, selecting Main
shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.

System Time [06:22:54]
System Date [Fri 5/04/2006]
Floppy A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master [Not Detected]

Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]

Boot Option

System Information

System Memory

Main menu items

Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to
congure system.

4.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

4.2.6 Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”

4.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the

conguration options for that item.

4.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that do
not t on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page
Down> keys to display the other items on
the screen.

4.2.9 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen
is a brief description of the selected item.

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Pop-up window

Scroll bar

4.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [10:55:25]
System Date [Mon 07/24/2006]
Floppy A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]

Boot Option

System Information

System Memory 1024MB

v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.

U s e [ + ] o r [ - ]
to conf i gu r e the
System Time.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3.3 Floppy A [1.44M, 3½ in.]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5¼
in.] [1.2M , 5¼ in.] [720K , 3½ in.] [1.44M, 3½ in.] [2.88M, 3½ in.]

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4.3.5 SATA 1-6

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

Main

SATA 1

Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0
Size : 80.0GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,

Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show

N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the

appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a

CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is
either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the t ype of
device connected to
the system.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer

from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

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DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]

[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]
[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Conguration

options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.6 IDE Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to

congure the item.

IDE Conguration

SATA Conguraton [Enhanced]

Congure SATA as [IDE]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Options

Disabled
Compatiable
Enhanced

SATA Conguration [Enhanced]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

Congure SATA As [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge

chip.

The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA
features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the

drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel

Storage Technology conguration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item

to [RAID].

If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage
devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE].

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If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller
Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI].

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is
accessed throuh BIOS.

Conuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

4.3.7 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Main

AMIBIOS
Version : 0168
Build Date : 06/23/06

Processor
Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz
Speed : 3200 MHz
Count : 1

System Memory
Available : 512 MB

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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4.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Jumperfree Conguration
LAN Cable Status
USB Conguration

CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Conguration
PCIPnP

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4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration

Advanced

Congure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Tuning [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]

AI Tuning [Auto]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Adjust system
Frequency/Voltage,etc.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select the target CPU
frequency, and the
relevant parameters
will be auto-adjusted.
Frequencies higher
than CPU manufacturer
recommends are not
guaranteed to be
stable. If the system
becomes unstable,
return to the default.

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal

frequency. Selct either one of the preset overclocking conguration options:

Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Manual

Auto

Standard

AI NOS

Loads the optimal settings for the system.

Loads the standard settings for the system.

The ASUS Non-de l a y Overclocking System feature
intelligently determines the system load and automatically
boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.

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The following items appear only when you set the AI Tuning item to [Manual].

CPU Frequency [XXX]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.
The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the
numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the table below for
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency

FSB 1066 266 MHz
FSB 800 200 MHz

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.

Conguration options:

Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings

 FSB Congurationoptions

Auto DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2-

533 667 800 889* 1067*

FSB 1066 • • • • • •
FSB 800 • • • •

* Provided for overclocking purpose only.

Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI
NOS].

PCI Express Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by default.

Conguration options: [Auto] [100] [101] ~ [149] [150]

PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]

Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [33.33MHz]

Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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The following items also appear when the AI Tuning item is set to [AI NOS].

Memory Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V]

[2.15V] [2.25V] [2.30V] [2.35V] [2.40V] [2.45V]

Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a
very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!

CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Conguration options: [Auto]
[1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V] [1.6250V] [1.6125V]
[1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V]
[1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V]
[1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V]
[1.3000V] [1.2875V] [1.2750V]

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting
a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU!

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.200V] [1.300V] [1.400V] [1.450V]

Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU.

NB VCore [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.35V] [1.45V] [1.55V]

SB VCore (SATA,PCIE) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] [1.80V]

ICH Chipset Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the ICH Chipset Voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.057V] [1.215V]

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4.4.2 LAN Cable Status

Advanced

POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

LAN Cable Status
Pair Status Length

1-2 N/A
3-6 N/A
4-5 N/A
7-8 N/A

1-2 N/A
3-6 N/A
4-5 N/A
7-8 N/A

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Check LAN cable during

POST.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test

(POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.4.3 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Advanced

USB Conguration

Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4

USB Devices Enabled:

None

USB Functions [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

USB WIFI [Enabled]

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The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected
values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when the USB Functions item is set to
[Enabled].

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Enabled
Disabled

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto]
allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,
the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the

legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item
should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB
aware OSes. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or

FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [HiSpeed ] [FullSpeed ]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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USB WIFI [Enabled] (WiFi-AP Edition Only)

Allows you to enable or disable the USB WIFI module.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.4 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.

Advanced

Congure Advanced CPU settings

Module Version: 3C.0E

Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz
Frequency : 3.2GHz
FSB Speed : 533 MHz
Cache L1 : 16 KB
Cache L2 : 256 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:24, Min:14)
Ratio Actual Value : 14
CPUID : F41

Modify Ratio Support [Disabled]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]
CPU TM function: [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Disabled]

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Modify Ratio Support [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears when the item Modify Ratio Support is set to
Enabled.

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S e t s t h e r a t i o
between the CPU core
c l o c k a n d t h e F S B
frequency

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Ratio CMOS Setting: [13]

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without
support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU TM function [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero
(0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper Threading Technology.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Inter(R) SpeedStep (tm) Tech. [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Automatic]

4.4.5 Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced

Advanced Chipset Settings

WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.

North Bridge Conguration

South Bridge Conguration

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Configure North Bridge
features.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

North Bridge Chipset Conguration

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Advanced

North Bridge Chipset Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Disabled]

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

PEG Port Conguration

PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

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ENABLED: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.

DISABLED: Do not allow
remapping of memory

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Memory Remapping Feature [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory
above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install
64-bit operating system.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot

device. Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]

PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

South Bridge Chipset Conguration

Advanced

South Bridge Chipset Conguration

PCIEX16_2/PCIEX1_1 Force [Auto]

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PCIEX16_2/PCIEX1_1 Force [Auto]

Allows you to manually adjust PCIEX16_2/PCIEX1_1 conguration.
Conguration options: [X2/X1 Mode (compatible)] [X4/disabled Mode (fast)]

[Auto]

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Options

Allows you to
manually adjust
PCIEX16_2/PCIEX1_1

conguration.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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4.4.6 OnBoard Devices Conguration

Advanced

Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_1 [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Onboard PCI LAN_2 [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]
JMicron Controller Mode [IDE]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

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HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy

AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_1 [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Ena b l e o r D i sa b l e
High Denition Audio
Controller

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Onboard PCI LAN_2 [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

JMicron SATA Controller Mode [IDE]

Conguration options: [RAID] [IDE] [AHCI]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

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4.4.7 PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either

PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA

devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]

PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

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N O : L e t s t h e B I O S
c o n f i g u r e a l l t h e
devices in the system.

YES: Lets the operating
sys te m conf ig ure Pl ug
and Play (PnP) devices
not r equ ire d fo r boot
if y o ur sy st e m h as a
Plug and Play operating
system.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Plug And Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to

[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system

congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency

timer register. Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for
an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even

if requested. Conguration options: [Yes] [No]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that
an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function

correctly. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conguration

options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

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4.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

conguration options.

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Suspend Mode [Auto]

Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor

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4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state

to be used for system suspend.

Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]

Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Sel ec t the A CP I st at e
used for System Suspend.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]

Species the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) version
supported. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface

(ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When
set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5.5 APM Conguration

Power

APM Conguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

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Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss.

Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/

RTC Alarm Second will become user-congurable with set values.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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<Enter> to select
whether or not to
restart the system
after AC power loss.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer
when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and

applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst

try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off

causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys

on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on

the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor

Power

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF]
MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Fan 1 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Fan 2 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Fan 3 Speed [N/A]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Power Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.288V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V]
5V Voltage [ 5.094V]
12V Voltage [11.616V]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Automatically optimize
B I O S s e t t i n g s t o
Minimize CPU FAN speed
a c c o r d i n g t o s y s t e m
loading.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The CPU Q-Fan Prole items appear when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control

feature.

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CPU Q-Fan Prole [Performance]

Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When
set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU

temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan

operation, or [Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

Conguration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent]

Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The Chassis Q-Fan Prole items appear when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan

Control feature.

Chassis Q-Fan Prole [Performance]

Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis Q-Fan. When
set to [Optimal], the chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the chassis

temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan

operation, or [Performance] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed.

Conguration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent]

Power Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this
item.

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4.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration
Security

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4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Boot

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

2nd Boot Device [IDE:HDS728080PLAT2]
3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]
4th Boot Device [IDE:ASUS CD-S520/A]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Species the Boot Device
Boot Priority sequence.

A vi rt ual fl op py d is k
drive (Floppy Drive B:)
may appear when you set
the CD-ROM drive as the
rst boot device.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

S p e c i f i e s t h e b o o t
s e q u e n c e f r o m t h e
availabe devices.

A d e v i c e e n c l o s e d
i n p a r e n t h e s i s h a s
be e n di s a b l ed i n t h e
corresponding menu.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system.

Conguration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled]

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