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Motherboard P5B-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 2
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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 3
this guide ix P5B-Plus Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 4
3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 5
4-38 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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 6
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 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.9 AI Remote 5-24 5.3.10 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-32 5.4 Windows Vista feature 5-37 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 7
. 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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 8
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 9
need when installing and configuring 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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 10
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 , the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Means - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 11
High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O VIA® VT6307 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel; 8 ports for Vista Edition) (continued on the next page) xi - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 12
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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 13
™ 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (4 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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5B-PLUS Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 17
disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x AI Remote kit (Vista Edition for retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 18
(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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 19
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 specification, delivering on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-24 to 2-25 for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 20
(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 predefined applications simultaneously! TPM Support This motherboard - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 21
file, 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 flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 22
flash 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 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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 23
flash only v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v v v ∆ v Vista 64bit v v v v v v v v ∆ v Features with ∆ mark will be available later. You may download the utility and the driver from the ASUS website (support.asus.com). ASUS P5B-Plus Series 1- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 24
1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 25
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 26
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5B-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 27
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. ® P5B-PLUS SB_PWR P5B-PLUS Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 28
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 ® P5B-PLUS 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 29
Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 KBPWR EATX12V SPDIF_O2 22.9cm (9in) LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN IE1394_1 PARALLEL PORT F_USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO USBPW1-4 88E8056 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Intel® P965 Attansic PCIEX16_1 ASAP (Vista Edition . ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 30
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slot Page 2-13 2-21 2-21 2-21 Jumper 1. 2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 31
[red], SATA6 [red]) 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)) 5. USB connectors Vista Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) Standard Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 32
are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 33
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 34
tab. 7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 35
and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener 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-Plus Series 2- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 36
and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5B-PLUS GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B-PLUS CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 37
on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5B-Plus - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 38
5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 39
same vendor. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-13 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 40
support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration. 32-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 41
P5B-Plus Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz support (3Dmark) A* B* C* VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV V V VV VVV VVV VV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VV VVV VVV V V VVV VV VVV VVV VVV V V VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV ASUS P5B-Plus - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 42
AU01GE667C5KBGC SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 SS TS64MLQ64V6J DS TS128MLQ64V6J SS JM367Q643A-6 DS JM388Q643A-6 SS T6UA512C5 DS T6UB1GC5 SS TB3D2667C58S DS TB4D2667C58D DIMM socket support (3Dmark) A* B* C* VV VVV VVV VVV VVV VV VVV VVV VVV VV VVV VVV VVV VVV VV VVV VVV VVV VVV VVV VV VVV VVV - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 43
into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of Dual- channel memory configuration. C - Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-17 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 44
components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 45
unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a support "Share 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-Plus - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 46
mode, Mapped as Secondary Channel/Master-SATA2/Slave-SATA4 * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 GbEthernet ESATA, SATA_RAID PRI_IDE (JMicron363) IEEE 1394a (VIA 6307) HD - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 47
PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-21 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 48
. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 49
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. ® P5B-PLUS KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-PLUS Keyboard power setting ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-23 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 50
pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Attansic® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 51
0, RAID 1, or JBOD set through the onboard JMicron SATA RAID controller. The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-25 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 52
• Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you intend to create a RAID configuration - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 53
the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS Floppy disk drive connector 2. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive, which you can combine with an - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 54
GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RGSNADTRGASN_ADTRAX_TNX4P4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5B-PLUS SATA connectors P5B-PLUS SATA connectors • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 55
: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your . ® P5B-PLUS P5B-PLUS IDE connector PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-29 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 56
Vista Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78) Standard Edition 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5B-PLUS USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ P5B-PLUS USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB cable to ASUS - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 57
caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ® P5B-PLUS GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation P5B-PLUS Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-31 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 58
connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. EATX12V EATXPWR ® P5B-PLUS +12V DC GND P5B-PLUS ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 59
P5B-PLUS Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. See section 4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration for details. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-33 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 60
you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® P5B-PLUS CD Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5B-PLUS Internal audio connector (black) 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 61
COM1 PIN 1 P5B-PLUS COM port connector The serial port module is purchased separately. 14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform . ® P5B-PLUS TPM P5B-PLUS TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! ASUS P5B-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 62
15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® P5B-PLUS IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground P5B-PLUS System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 63
panel cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-37 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 64
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 65
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 66
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5B-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 67
detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 3- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 68
the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 69
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 70
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS P5B-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 71
an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5B-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 72
this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 73
> ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5B-Plus - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 74
Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 75
the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5B-Plus - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 76
same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 77
exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 78
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 floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 79
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-Plus Series 4- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 80
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/24/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. SATA 1 SATA 2 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 81
the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-11 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 82
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 83
device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-13 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 84
Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA As [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 85
Megatrends, Inc. 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-Plus Series 4-15 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 86
. Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the Loads the standard settings for the system. AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 87
the Advanced menu. • The following items appear only when you set the AI Tuning item to [Manual] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-17 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 88
The following items also appear when the AI Tuning item is set to [AI NOS]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V]~[2.40V] [2.45V] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 89
USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-19 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 90
functions. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced TPM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY TGC/TPM SUPPORT [Yes] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS Soft. Physical Indicate Physical Execute TPM Command TPM Enable/Disable Status - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 91
Actual Value : 24 CPUID : F41 Options Disabled Enabled Modify Ratio Support C1E CPUID Value Limit: Max CPUID Value Limit: Vanderpool Technology CPU TM ] [24] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-21 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 92
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 93
decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-23 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 94
Inc. HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 95
Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-25 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 96
4.4.7 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 97
enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-27 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 98
4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 99
detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-29 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 100
monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 101
appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-31 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 102
Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' if Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 103
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] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-33 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 104
4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 105
accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-35 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 106
Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: P5B-Plus VER: 0804 DATE: 11/23/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 107
] Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as USB flash disks or floppy disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-37 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 108
4.8 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. Main Advanced Exit Options Power Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 109
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 110
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 Windows Vista feature 5-37 5.5 RAID configurations 5-38 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-55 ASUS P5B-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 111
computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 112
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS AI Remote Installs ASUS AI Remote utility. SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio RAID controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 113
smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP) utility. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 114
Install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD if needed.. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. Skype(TM) Installs Skype™ utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 115
32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 116
are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® 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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 117
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. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 118
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. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 119
Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 120
by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. 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 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 121
support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions right handle. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-11 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 122
Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, before each preference to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 123
threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-13 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 124
from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. You can enlarge displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. 5-14 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 125
. 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 of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-15 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 126
the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 127
support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions AI Booster ASUS P5B-Plus Series Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI N.O.S. Press to launch - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 128
the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 129
and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch AI Gear by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS Power Saving Refer to page 1-7 for the OS that supports this feature. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-19 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 130
5.3.5 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. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 131
the AI N.O.S. button on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. select an N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. Refer to page 1-7 for the OS that supports this feature. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-21 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 132
Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 133
button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. Refer to page 1-7 for the OS that supports this feature. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-23 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 134
Have AI Remote in your hand and do more with your PC at a distance away. Overview of the ASUS AI Remote 1. Power 2. Full Screen 5. AP-1/2 Trigger 7. Media Control Zone 3. AI Gear 4. AI Nap application menu. 7. Media Control Zone: Controls the media application. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 135
to install the software after the infrared receiver installation. Simply click and install the file ASUS AI Remote from Drivers menu of the Motherboard Support CD package for the first time, and it will launch automatically everytime you start up your PC. ASUS AI Remote ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-25 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 136
click System and Maintenance. 3. Click Device Manager. 4. Select HID-compliant device. 5. Check the box of Allow this device to wake the computer. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 137
. • Power On/Off button does not support MS-DOS Mode. • You have to check the box of Enable Power Key before using the ASUS AI Remote to turn on and off your PC or to have it hibernate or standby. Visit www.microsoft.com for details about Hibernate and Standby. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-27 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 138
the AP-1 button. (4) Follow the same instructions to configure the AP-2 button. (5) Click Power Point. (Default applications in the ASUS AI Remote software may change without notice.) the User Define applications need to be located manually before you using the ASUS AI Remote. • Save after the .exe - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 139
press to confirm. • For music listening, making playlists beforehand is suggested. • Press again to close the application and again to re-launch the profile menu. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-29 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 140
from the drop-down menu and rename it by pressing Rename. The ASUS AI Remote software has correctly set up nine popular applications and defined the default hotkeys definition. • After the initial setup, you will find an ASUS AI Remote icon on the Windows OS taskbar. Click the icon and select Settings - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 141
The Function Buttons and AP Profile The ASUS AI Remote software helps you set up the correspondence between the function buttons on the remote to the applications, you are able to rename the 5 sets User Define and create your preferred applications and favorable setups. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-31 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 142
sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 143
® 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-Plus Series 5-33 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 144
adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 145
digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-35 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 146
Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 147
> Disk Management. Right-click on the ASAP drive, and select Format > OK. • If you accidentally remove the ASAP device from Windows® Vista, you may re-activate it by rebooting your computer. • If you want to reinstall an operating system, uninstall the ASAP utility first. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-37 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 148
resolutions: • Intel® ICH8R Southbridge RAID controller that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID 0, 1, 5, 10. • JMicron® RAID controller allows you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on the external Serial ATA - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 149
disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-39 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 150
create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 151
the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-41 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 152
for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press . The default value indicates menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-42 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 153
you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 6. Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-43 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 154
KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 155
RAID 5 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-45 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 156
size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press when the Capacity item menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-46 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 157
write-enabled floppy disk 3. Microsoft® Windows® OS installation disk (Windows 2000/XP) 4. Motherboard support CD with JMB363 driver Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set: 1. installed. Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-47 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 158
Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving 5-48 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 159
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-Plus Series 5-49 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 160
set you created. [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 5-50 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 161
(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 [ TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item [ENTER]-Action [ESC]-Exit Pressing deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-51 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 162
before it. 3. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . Pressing deletes all the data in the HDD. 5-52 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 163
RAID Inside [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID RAID Level 1-Mirror Capacity Status XXX GB Rebuild 01 Rebuilding... 01%, please wait... ASUS P5B-Plus Series 5-53 - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 164
BOS utility. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu. 5-54 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 165
instructions to complete the process. 5.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5B-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 166
select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select Intel(R) 82801GH/GM SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R) and JMicron JMB363. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-56 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 167
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 168
Chapter summary A 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-Plus Series - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 169
using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5B-Plus Series A- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 170
A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press . See page 4-22 for details. 4. Press - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 171
• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® Vista/XP/2003 Server only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5B-Plus Series A- - Asus P5B-PLUS | P5B-Plus series user's manual - Page 172
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Motherboard
P5B-Plus
Series