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  Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Contents Notices ………………….vii Safety information ………………viii About this guide ………………ix P5B specifications summary …………..xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ………………1-1 Package contents …………….. 1-1 Special features …………….1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights …………1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ……….1-3 1.3.3…

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  Chapter 4: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ……….4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ……..4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ……….. 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility …………..4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ……..4-5 4.1.5…
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  Boot Settings Configuration ……… 4-29 4.6.3 Security …………….. 4-30 Tools menu …………….. 4-32 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 …………4-32 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile …………4-33 Exit menu ………………4-34 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ……….. 5-1 Support CD information …………..
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  Contents 5.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II …………5-10 5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite …………… 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear …………… 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap …………..5-19 5.3.6 SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility ……. 5-20 ® RAID configurations …………..5-24 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ……..

• Page 7: Notices

  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.

• Page 8: Safety Information

  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.

• Page 9: About This Guide

  Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

• Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

  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.

• Page 11: P5B Specifications Summary

  ® ® ® processors Compatible with Intel 05B/05A and 06B processors ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel P965 with Intel Fast Memory Access ® ® Southbridge: Intel ICH8 ®…

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  Intelligent overclocking tools: Overclocking features — AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) — AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) — ASUS PEG Link (Automatically performance tuning for graphics card) — ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: — vDIMM: 2-step DRAM voltage control — vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25 mV…
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  P5B specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE…

• Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

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  Chapter summary Welcome! ………………1-1 Package contents …………….. 1-1 Special features …………….1-2 ASUS P5B…

• Page 17: Welcome

  ® 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.

• Page 18: Special Features

  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.

• Page 19: Asus Ai Lifestyle Features

  See page 4-22 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption.

• Page 20: Asus Crystal Sound

  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.

• Page 21: Asus Special Features

  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.

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  Chapter 1: Product introduction…

• Page 23: 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 jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information…

• Page 24: Chapter Summary

  Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed …………..2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview …………..2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ……….. 2-6 2.4 System memory …………….. 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots …………….2-17 2.6 Jumper ………………2-20 2.7 Connectors …………….. 2-22 ASUS P5B…

• Page 25: Before You Proceed

  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. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power P5B Onboard LED ASUS P5B…

• Page 26: Motherboard Overview

  Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits 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.

• Page 27: Motherboard Layout

  USB90 PCIEX_ PCIEX6_ RTL8B PCI Intel PCI2 ADI988A ICH8 SPI BIOS PCI SATA SATA2 SATA SATA Super I/O CR202 V PCIEX_2 JMB6 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA_RAID PRI_IDE PCIEX_ USBPW5678 CHASSIS SB_PWR COM USB56 USB78 AAFP SPDIF_OUT PANEL ASUS P5B…

• Page 28: Layout Contents

  2.2.4 Layout contents S lots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 2- PCI slots 2-9 PCI Express x slots 2-9 PCI Express x6 slot 2-9 Jumper Page . Clear RTC RAM (-pin CLRTC) 2-20 USB Device wake-up (-pin USBPW2, USBPW5678, USBPW90) 2-2 Keyboard power (-pin KBPWR) 2-2 Rear panel connectors Page…

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  Serial port connector (0- pin COM) 2-29 0. Chassis intrusion connector (- pin CHASSIS) 2-0 . Front panel audio connector (0- pin AAFP) 2-0 2. ATX power connectors (2-pin EATXPWR, -pin EATX2V) 2- . System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-2 ASUS P5B…

• Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

  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.

• Page 31: Installing The Cpu

  Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 5º angle. ASUS P5B…

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  Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate Alignment key Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the…

• Page 33: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

  CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Motherboard hole Fastener 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.) ASUS P5B…

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  Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5B CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2-0…
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  Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5B 2-…
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  Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

• Page 37: System Memory

  If you install Windows ® XP 2-bit operation system, a total memory of less than GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 28 Mb chips or double sided x6 memory modules. ASUS P5B 2-…

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  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 DDR2-5 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration.
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  Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. ASUS P5B 2-5…

• Page 40: Installing A Dimm

  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: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

• Page 41: Expansion Slots

  IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts 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. ASUS P5B 2-7…

• Page 42: Interrupt Assignments

  2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller — Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* Communications Port (COM)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI* SMBus Controller* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor…

• Page 43: Pci Slots

  PCI Express x slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x6 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x6 slot. ASUS P5B 2-9…

• Page 44: Jumper

  CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5B Clear RTC RAM • 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.

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  (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR +5VSB (Default) P5B Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B 2-2…

• Page 46: Connectors

  Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek Gigabit LAN controller, this port ® allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

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  JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set the JMicron SATA Controller Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section “4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. ASUS P5B 2-2…

• Page 48: Internal Connectors

  Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN . P5B Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information…

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  Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA /00/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE PIN NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN . P5B IDE Connector ASUS P5B 2-25…
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  SATA SATA2 SATA SATA P5B SATA Connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector…
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  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. SPDIF_OUT P5B Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5B 2-27…
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  P5B USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 9 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q‑Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
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  CHA_FAN2 +2V P5B Fan Connectors Rotation Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN -2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

• Page 54: Chassis Intrusion Connector

  Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS (Default) P5B Chassis Intrusion Connector 11. 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.

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  CPU: Intel ® Pentium ® Extreme .7GHz Memory: 52 MB DDR2 (x) Graphics card: ASUS EAX900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5B 2-…

• Page 56: System Panel Connector

  SPEAKER RESET IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply P5B System Panel Connector • 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.

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  Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q- Connector. Step. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q- Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition.
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  2- Chapter 2: Hardware information…

• Page 59: Chapter 3: Powering Up

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

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  Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time…………3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer………….. 3-2 ASUS P5B…

• Page 61: Starting Up For The First Time

  Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5B…

• Page 62: Using The Os Shut Down Function

  Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 2000: ® Click the Start button then click Shut Down… Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.

• Page 63: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

  This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup…
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  Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS……….4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program…………..4-10 4.3 Main menu………………. 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu…………….4-17 4.5 Power menu…………….. 4-26 4.6 Boot menu………………. 4-30 4.7 Tools menu……………… 4-34 4.8 Exit menu………………4-36 ASUS P5B…

• Page 65: Managing And Updating Your Bios

  The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

• Page 66: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

  4.1.2 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 floppy 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>…

• Page 67: Afudos Utility

  Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy 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 flash ..done Write to file..ok A:>…

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  Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

• Page 69: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

  4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

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  BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery… Checking for floppy… Floppy found! Reading file “P5B.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing… DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

• Page 71: Asus Update Utility

  Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.5 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 ®…

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  Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop-down menu, then click Next.
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  To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

• Page 74: Bios Setup Program

  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 file for this motherboard. 4-0…

• Page 75: Bios Menu Screen

  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. ASUS P5B 4-…

• Page 76: Menu Items

  4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. System Time [11:10:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main Legacy Diskette B [Disabled] Use [+] or [-] to…

• Page 77: Main Menu

  System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5B 4-3…

• Page 78: Sata 1, 2, 3, 4

  4.3.4 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. SATA 1 Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode…

• Page 79: Ide Configuration

  Allows you to enable to disable the hard disk write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5B 4-5…

• Page 80: System Information

  4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0159 Build Date : 06/13/06 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count System Memory Usable Size: 256MB…

• Page 81: Advanced Menu

  [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [AI N.O.S.] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2‑533MHz] [DDR2‑667MHz] [DDR2‑800MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P5B 4-7…

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  The following items appear only when the AI Tuning item is set to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [200] 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.

• Page 83: Usb Configuration

  Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B 4-…

• Page 84: Cpu Configuration

  4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Unlock locked CPU Module Version: 3C.0E and let it run at lower multiplier Manufacturer: Intel setting. Brand String: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Frequency : 3.00GHz FSB Speed…

• Page 85: Chipset

  WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause the system to malfunction. NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 [Disabled] ASUS P5B 4-2…

• Page 86: Onboard Device Configuration

  Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [5] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available.

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  ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5B 4-23…

• Page 88: Pci Pnp

  4.4.6 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.

• Page 89: Power Menu

  Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application‑Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B 4-25…

• Page 90: Apm Configuration

  4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration 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]…

• Page 91: Hardware Monitor

  (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Q‑Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B 4-27…

• Page 92: Boot Menu

  <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Boot settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 4-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup…

• Page 93: Boot Settings Configuration

  Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

• Page 94: Security

  Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

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  Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS P5B 4-3…

• Page 96: Tools Menu

  4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4‑2, section 4.1.2 for details.

• Page 97: Asus O.c. Profile

  This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/6 format only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5B 4-33…

• Page 98: Exit Menu

  Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>…

• Page 99: Chapter 5: Software Support

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

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  Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system ……….. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ………….. 5-1 5.3 Software information …………..5-8 5.4 RAID configurations …………..5-24 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk …………5-33 ASUS P5B…

• Page 101: Installing An Operating System

  The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

• Page 102: Drivers Menu

  5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program. ®…

• Page 103: Utilities Menu

  Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite Install the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• Page 104: Make Disk Menu

  Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is a ® ® multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.

• Page 105: Manuals Menu

  Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ® 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5B…

• Page 106: Other Information

  5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

• Page 107
  Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format. ASUS P5B…

• Page 108: Software Information

  5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD.

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  Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

• Page 110: Asus Pc Probe Ii

  Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.

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  When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5B 5-…
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  Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
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  You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5B 5-…
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  PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
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  Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for Cancels or Loads your saved each sensor ignores your configuration changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS P5B 5-5…

• Page 116: Asus Ai Suite

  5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

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  Click Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from Click degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5B 5-…

• Page 118: Asus Ai Gear

  5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

• Page 119: Asus Ai Nap

  AI Nap icon on the AI Suite main windows. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. ASUS P5B 5-9…

• Page 120
  5.3.6 SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility ® The ADI AD1988A High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
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  SoundMAX ® ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5B 5-…
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  Jack configuration Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you configure This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices button to hear the changes you you have installed. have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak.
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  General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Microphone options Click the Listening Environment tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. ASUS P5B 5-…

• Page 124: Raid Configurations

  5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the JMicron JMB363 RAID controller that allows you ® to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

• Page 125: Jmicron ® Raid Configuration

  Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to set up your RAID configuration. Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows ® OS installation. See section “5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk” for details. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows ® OS had been installed. ASUS P5B 5-5…

• Page 126: Create Raid Disk Drive

  Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology http://www. jmicron.com HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380 164 GB Non-RAID Press <Ctrl-J>…

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  Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the block size. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation ASUS P5B 5-…
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  When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Create New RAID] [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Available Type/Status…

• Page 129: Delete Raid Disk Drive

  ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Y Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal TAB]-Switch Window [ ↑↓ ]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS P5B 5-9…

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  Resetting disks to non-RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID HDD, you cannot select this HDD when configuring a RAID set through the JMB363 utility.

• Page 131: Solve Mirror Conflict

  164 GB RAID Inside Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 1-Mirror XXX GB Rebuild Rebuilding… 01%, please wait… ASUS P5B 5-…

• Page 132: Rebuild Mirror Drive

  Rebuilding a Mirror Drive When one of the disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration is unplugged from the system, then plugged in again, a dialogue box appears to ask you to rebuild the Mirror drive. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. This option allows you to rebuild the Mirror drive later and synchronize the data between two hard disks.

• Page 133: Creating A Raid/Sata Driver Disk

  During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5B 5-…

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  5-34 Chapter 5: Software support…

• Page 135: Appendix: Cpu Features

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

• Page 136
  Chapter summary A.1 Intel EM64T ………………A-1 ® A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ……A-1 ® A.3 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ………..A-3 ® ASUS P5B…

• Page 137: Intel ® Em64T

  -bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

• Page 138: Using The Eist

  A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 4-22 for details. Press <F10>…

• Page 139: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

  Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. See page 4-20 for details. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5B…
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  Appendix: CPU features…

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  P5B-VM…
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  Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Contents Notices ………………….vi Safety information ………………vii P5B-VM specifications summary …………… x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ………………1-2 Package contents …………….. 1-2 Special features …………….1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights …………1-4 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ……….1-4 Before you proceed …………..1-6 Motherboard overview …………..

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  Chapter 2: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ……….2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ……..2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ……….. 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility …………..2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ……..2-6 2.1.5…
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  Support CD information ………….. 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ……….3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu …………..3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu …………..3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu ………….. 3-5 3.2.5 Manual …………….3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ……….3-6 Software information …………..3-7…

• Page 6: Notices

  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.

• Page 7: Safety Information

  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.

• Page 8: About This Guide

  Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

• Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

  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.

• Page 10: P5B-Vm Specifications Summary

  ® 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 Chipset Northbridge: Intel G965 with Intel Clear Video Technology ® ® Southbridge: Intel ICH8 ® System Bus…

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  System panel connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE…

• Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

• Page 14: Welcome

  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.

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  S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 1-30 for details. ASUS P5B-VM…

• Page 16: High Definition Audio

  ASUS Advanced Q-Fan The ASUS advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B Series is powered by Intel Quiet System Technology; It makes the change of fan speed more smoothly. It’s better in fan use, and efficiently reduces the noise caused by fans’ abruptly speeding up.

• Page 17: Asus Special Features

  See page 1-39 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.

• Page 18: Before You Proceed

  The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power P5B-VM Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction…

• Page 19: Motherboard Overview

  Screw holes Place eight (8) 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 ASUS P5B-VM…

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  1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) CHA_FAN1 PS/2KBMS T : Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard Super I/O ESATA LGA775 1394_USB12 ATX12V LAN_USB34 Intel G965MCH RTL8111B AUDIO PCIEX16 JMicron JMB363 PCI1 COM1 TSB43AB22A SB_PWR Intel ICH8 PCI2 SATA2 SATA1 CR2032 3V 8Mb BIOS Lithium Cell SATA4 SATA3…

• Page 21: Layout Contents

  Line Out port (lime) 1-28 10. Microphone port (pink) 1-28 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 1-28 12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 1-29 13. External SATA port 1-29 14. IEEE 1394a port 1-28 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1-29 ASUS P5B-VM…

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  Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 1-30 2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-30 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-31 ICH8 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2,SATA3, SATA4) 1-32 ® JMicron JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID) 1-33 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 1-33…

• Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

  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.

• Page 24: Installing The Cpu

  Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5B-VM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

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  ® ® 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. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13…

• Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

  1.6.2 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.

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  Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5B-VM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5B-VM…

• Page 28: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

  1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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  The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5B-VM 1-17…

• Page 30: System Memory

  System memory 1.7.1 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.

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  DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. There will be 8MB reduction in total memory when enabling ASUS Thermostat function under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel Mode.
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  Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 800 DIMM support Size Vendor Chip No. Side(s) Part No. 512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5/1G • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF25F HYS64T64020HU-25F-A • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-25F HYS64T32000HU-25F-B • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F…
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  KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN KLBD48F-A8ME4 • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS — Single-sided DS — Double-sided DIMM support: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

• Page 34: Installing A Dimm

  1.7.3 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: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

• Page 35: Expansion Slots

  IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts 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. ASUS P5B-VM 1-23…

• Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

  1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller — Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI* SMBus Controller* IRQ holder for PCI steering*…

• Page 37: Pci Slots

  PCI Express x4 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 sloti ASUS P5B-VM 1-25…

• Page 38: Jumpers

  CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM • 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.

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  (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR +5VSB (Default) P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-VM 1-27…

• Page 40: 1.10 Connectors

  1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

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  DO NOT insert a different connector to this port. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5B-VM 1-29…

• Page 42: Internal Connectors

  This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIFOUT SPDIF_OUT P5B-VM Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction…

• Page 43: Ide Connectors

  If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5B-VM IDE Connector ASUS P5B-VM 1-31…

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  SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 P5B-VM SATA Connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. right angle side…
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  RSATA _RXP1 RSATA _TXN1 RSATA _TXP1 P5B-VM SATA RAID Connector 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 ®…
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  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) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. The USB module is purchased separately.
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  Rotation CPU_FAN PWR_FAN P5B-VM Fan Connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN connectors support the ASUS Thermostat feature. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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  MIC2_R AGND MIC2_L AGND MIC2_L P5B-VM Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a AC’…
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  +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground P5B-VM ATX Power Connector +5 Volts PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version)

• Page 50: System Panel Connector

  IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply System Panel Connector P5B-VM • 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.

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  Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q- Connector. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q- Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition.

• Page 52: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

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

• Page 53: Managing And Updating Your Bios

  The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

• Page 54: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

  2.1.2 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 floppy 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>…

• Page 55: Afudos Utility

  Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy 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 flash ..done Write to file..ok A:>…

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  Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

• Page 57: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

  2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

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  BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5B-VM…

• Page 59: Asus Update Utility

  DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 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 ®…

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  To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest…
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  To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

• Page 62: Bios Setup Program

  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 file for this motherboard. ASUS P5B-VM…

• Page 63: Bios Menu Screen

  2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Mon 05/15/2006] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. SATA 1 :[Not Detected SATA 2…

• Page 64: Menu Items

  [Enabled] Change Option General Help MPS Revision [1.4] screen. Save and Exit Exit 2.2.9 General help Pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen is Scroll bar a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5B-VM 2-13…

• Page 65: Main Menu

  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. Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19]…

• Page 66
  When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-VM 2-15…

• Page 67: Ide Configuration

  PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration 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.

• Page 68: System Information

  Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5B-VM 2-17…

• Page 69: Cpu Configuration

  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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. Jumperfree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset…
• Page 70
  CPU installed. Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the VCore voltage of the CPU installed. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU! ASUS P5B-VM 2-19…

• Page 71: Usb Configuration

  2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version — 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support [Auto] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode…

• Page 72: Cpu Configuration

  CPU power consumption is reduced. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Enabled] Allows you to Enable/disable Execute Disable Function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-21…

• Page 73: Chipset

  The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 or ® ® later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ® Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. When set to ®…

• Page 74
  Allows you to select the fixed graphic memory size. Configuration options: [0MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] DVMT Graphic Memory Size [128MB] Allows you to select the DVMT graphic memory size. Configuration options: [0MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [224MB] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-23…

• Page 75: Onboard Devices Configuration

  2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] JMicron Controller Mode [BASIC] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]…

• Page 76
  ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5B-VM 2-25…

• Page 77: Pci Pnp

  2.4.6 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.

• Page 78: Power Menu

  Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-VM 2-27…

• Page 79: Apm Configuration

  2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration 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]…

• Page 80: Hardware Monitor

  3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] 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.

• Page 81: Boot Menu

  The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent] The option of “Ultra Silent” is for Intel® Core™2 processors only.

• Page 82: Boot Settings Configuration

  This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

• Page 83: Security

  Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security…

• Page 84: Change User Password

  The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS P5B-VM 2-33…

• Page 85: Tools Menu

  2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-2, section 4.1.2 for details.

• Page 86: Exit Menu

  Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5B-VM 2-35…

• Page 87
  2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup…

• Page 88: Chapter 3: Software Support

  This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support ASUS P5B-VM…

• Page 89: Installing An Operating System

  The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

• Page 90: Drivers Menu

  The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

• Page 91: Utilities Menu

  ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

• Page 92: Make Disk Menu

  JMB363 SATA/PATA RAID ® driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID driver. ® Make JMicron JMB36X 64bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X 64bit RAID driver. ® ASUS P5B-VM…

• Page 93: Manuals Menu

  Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ® 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 3: Software support…

• Page 94: Software Information

  Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. If the SoundMAX audio utility is correctly installed, you ® will find the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar. ® From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX icon to display the SoundMAX ® ® Control Panel. ASUS P5B-VM…

• Page 95: Asus Ai Gear

  3.3.2 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

• Page 96: Asus Ai Nap

  Maximum Performance Power Saving 3.3.3 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Click Yes on the confirmation screen.

• Page 97
  3-10 Chapter 3: Software support…

• Page 98: Cpu Features

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

• Page 99
  32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.
• Page 100
  Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5B-VM…

• Page 101: Using The Hyper-Threading Technology

  Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® • The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ® ® Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP/2003 Server ® and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code.

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