Asus P5B-Plus User Manual
P5B-Plus
Series
Motherboard
E2963
First Edition V1
Januuary 2007
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
P5B-Plus Series specications 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 ..........................
1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS ...........................
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 heatsink and fan ........................................
2.3.3 Uninstalling the heatsink and fan ...................................
2.4 System memory .........................................................................
2.4.1 Overview .......................................................................
2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
2.4.3 Installing a
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................
2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots .....................................................
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................
DIMM .......................................................... 2-18
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2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-22
2.7 Connectors .................................................................................
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
2.7.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering 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 Conguration 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
4.3.4
4.3.5 IDE Conguration ..........................................................
4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-15
Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-12
SATA 1-6 ..........................................................................................4-13
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2-27
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4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-16
4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................
4.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-19
4.4.3 TPM Conguration ........................................................
4.4.4 CPU Conguration ........................................................
4.4.5 Chipset ..........................................................................
4.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
4.4.7 PCIPnP .........................................................................
4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-27
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 ....................................................... 4-27
4.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
4.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
4.6.3 Security .........................................................................
4.7 Tools menu .................................................................................
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................
4.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................
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Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1
5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3
5.2.4 Make disk menu .............................................................. 5-5
5.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 5-6
5.2.6 ASUS contact information ............................................... 5-6
5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-7
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5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-9
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ........................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 PC Probe II ....................................................................5-11
5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................... 5-17
5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear ............................................................... 5-19
5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-20
5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S. ............................................................
5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan .................................................................
5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster ...........................................................
5.3.9 AI Remote .....................................................................
®
5.3.10 SoundMAX
5.4 Windows Vista feature ...............................................................
5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ............................
5.5 RAID congurations .................................................................. 5-38
5.5.1 RAID denitions ............................................................
5.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-39
5.5.3 Intel® RAID congurations ............................................. 5-39
5.5.4 JMicron® RAID Conguration ........................................ 5-47
5.6 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk ............................................ 5-55
5.6.1 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS
...................................................................................... 5-55
5.6.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® ............ 5-55
High Denition Audio utility ....................... 5-32
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Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel® EM64T ..................................................................................A-1
®
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................
A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................
®
A.3 Intel
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Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3
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 modications
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
qualied 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.
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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.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
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.
• 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 /iP5BP.ROM
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P5B-Plus Series specications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 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 1 x PCI-E x16
Storage Southbridge
LAN PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller
Audio ADI® 1988 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
IEEE 1394 VIA® VT6307 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a
USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back
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)
3 x PCI-E x1
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)
- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)
panel; 8 ports for Vista Edition)
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P5B-Plus Series specications summary
ASUS AI Lifestyle
Unique Features
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
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ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition Features:
AI Remote
ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller)
AP Trigger
TPM Support (The TPM module is purchased separately)
* AI Remote, AP Trigger and TPM can run both in
Windows Vista and Windows XP.
* AI Remote, ASAP and AP Trigger are for P5B-Plus Vista
Edition only.
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS AI Gear
- ASUS AI Nap
- ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Crystal Sound:
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
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 0.00625V increment
- vDIMM: 14-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 turning from 90MHz up to
150MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Parallel port
1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)
1 x External SATA
1 x IEEE1394a
1 x RJ45 port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
8-Channel Audio I/O
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P5B-Plus Series specications summary
Other Features ASUS MyLogo2™
BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (4
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Accessories AI Remote
Support CD Contents Drivers
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9” (30.5cm x 22.86cm)
SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3
ports for Vista Edition)
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
1 x COM connector
1 x TPM connector
7 x SATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
2 x Chassis Fan connector
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
System Panel
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
(Vista Edition for retail version only)
FDD cable
SATA cables
SATA power cables
I/O Shield
User's manual
USB2.0 port module
3 in 1 Q-connector
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software
(Retail version only)
(OEM version)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it supports.
introduction
Product
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Chapter summary
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1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
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ASUS P5B-PLUS Series
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5B-Plus Series 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-Plus Series
I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module
Cables Serial ATA power and signal cables for 2 devices
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
panel; Retail version only)
1 x AI Remote kit
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
only)
(Vista Edition for retail version
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS P5B-Plus Series
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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 Quad Processor Ready
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processors in the
LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic
gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. Intel® Quad-core processor is one of the most
powerful CPU in the world.
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 efcient
CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core
processor, which is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic
gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB.
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 signicantly 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.
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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 specication, 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
2-25, and 2-28 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 2-24 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 2-26 and 2-34 for details.
High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High
Denition 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 2-24 to 2-25 for details.
ASUS P5B-Plus Series
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1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features
AI Remote (Vista Edition only)
The revolutionary AI Remote gives you unprecedented control from the comfort of
your couch. With just the touch of a button, you can quickly do your usual computer
activities such as turn ON/OFF your PC, launch your favorite applications by
enabling AP Trigger function, or control AI Gear and AI Nap. The AI Remote also
gives you the comfort of a traditional remote on media player. Have an AI Remote
in your hand and do more with your PC from a distance! Refer to page 5-24 to 5-31
for more information.
ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) (Vista Edition only)
ASAP gets you to your destination ASAP. ASAP supports the Windows Vista
ReadyBoost™ technology which improves system performance under Windows
Vista. Enjoy greater efciency and get more productivity out of your system. Refer
to page 5-37 for details.
AP Trigger (Vista Edition only)
The AP Trigger allows you to quickly boot or resume directly into media or into your
favorite applications. With just a touch of a button on the AI Remote controller, you
can quickly turn on your PC and launch predened applications simultaneously!
TPM Support
This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides
enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures
platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption
hardware requirement for a more secure working environment.
The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY!
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.
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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.
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 efcient operation.
See page4-29 to 4-30 and 5-22 for details.
ASUS Crystal Sound
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,
video conference and recording.
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 5-36 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 2-37 for details.
ASUS O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole 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 4-37 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 predened
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 4-36 for details.
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 pages 4-32 and 5-9 for
details.
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 pages 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 pages 4-16 to 4-18 for
details.
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.
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1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS
Refer to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features.
Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit Vista 32bit Vista 64bit
AI Remote v v v v
AP Trigger v v v v
ASAP Function as USB ash only v v
AI NOS v v v v v
AI Gear v v v v v
AI Nap
AI Booster v v v v v
Noise Filter v v v v v
SoundMAX v v v ∆ ∆
PC Probe II
Features with ∆ mark will be available later. You may download the utility and
the driver from the ASUS website (support.asus.com).
v v v v v
v v v v v
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This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It
includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.
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 .................................................................................
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2-22
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2.1 Before you proceed
P5B-PLUS
®
P5B-PLUS Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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 standby power LED. The green LED lights up
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows
the location of the onboard LED.
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P5B-PLUS
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2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration 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 six (6) 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-PLUS
®
AAFP
CHASSIS
22.9cm (9in)
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)
Super
I/O
CD
PCIEX1_1
CLRTC
Intel
®
ICH8R
EATXPWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Intel
®
P965
PCI1
USB56
PCIEX16_1
CHA_FAN1
JMicron
JMB363
SPDIF_OUT
LGA775
USBPW5-8
IE1394_2
SATA1
SATA6
TPM
SATA_RAID
AD1988A
88E8056
PWR_FAN
F_USB34
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
PARALLEL PORT
SPDIF_O1
SPDIF_O2
LAN_USB12
IE1394_1
AUDIO
PCI2
PCI3
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
CHA_FAN2
SATA2
SATA5
SATA3
SATA4
SB_PWR
FLOPPY
PRI_IDE
COM1
USB78
VIA
VT6307
USBPW1-4
KBPWR
EATX12V
Attansic
ASAP
(Vista Edition only)
ASAP
(Vista Edition only)
USB910
(Standard Edtion only)
2.2.3 Motherboard layout
Refer to
internal connectors.
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2.7 Connectors
for more information about rear panel connectors and
2.2.4 Layout contents
Slots Page
1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13
2. PCI slots
3. PCI Express x 1 slots
4. PCI Express x16 slot 2-21
Jumper Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-22
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8)
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
Rear panel connectors Page
1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-24
2. Parallel port
3. IEEE 1394a port
4. LAN (RJ-45) port.
5. Rear Speaker Out port (black)
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange)
7. Line In port (light blue)
8. Line Out port (lime)
9. Microphone port (pink)
10. Side Speaker Out port (gray)
11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
13. External SATA port
14. Optical S/PDIF Out port
15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
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