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  • Page 1 P5B Premium Series...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vii Safety information ... viii About this guide ... ix P5B Premium Series 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...
  • Page 4 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 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ... 4-32 4.6.3 Security ... 4-34 Tools menu ... 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-36 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 4-37 Exit menu ... 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ...
  • Page 6 ASUS AI Booster ... 5-24 5.3.10 AI Remote ... 5-25 5.3.11 SoundMAX Windows Vista feature ... 5-38 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accerlerated Propeller) ... 5-38 RAID configurations ... 5-39 5.5.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ... 5-40 5.5.2 Intel 5.5.3 JMicron Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk ...

  • 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 Premium Series Specifications Summary

    Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel P965 / ICH8R with Intel ® Technology 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz,...
  • Page 12 - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive- Cooling only ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS Array Mic...
  • Page 13 2 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector System Panel 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS P5B Premium Series...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS 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 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi- streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-24 and 2-25 for details. ASUS P5B Premium Series...

  • Page 20: Asus Ai Lifestyle Unique Features

    The TPM meets the Windows Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! (Vista Edition only) Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 21: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
  • Page 22 See page 5-37 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Asus Special Features

    Blue indicates that the system is in sleep/soft-off mode and red indicates that the system is ON. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

  • Page 24: Asus Intelligent Overclocking 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.

  • Page 25: Asus Features And The Supporting Os

    1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS Refer to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. Win 2000 ScreenDUO AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP Function as USB flash only AI NOS AI Gear AI Nap AI Booster...
  • Page 26 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 27: 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 28 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-6 System memory ... 2-13 Expansion slots ... 2-19 Jumper ... 2-23 Connectors ... 2-24 ASUS P5B Premium Series...

  • Page 29: Before You Proceed

    Blue indicates that the system is in sleep/soft-off mode and red indicates that the system is ON. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Motherboard Layout

    PCI1 SPDIF_OUT PCI2 AD1988 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI3 AAFP Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5B Premium Series 24.4cm (9.6in) LGA775 ® Intel P965 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BIOS TSB43AB22A...

  • Page 32: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2. PCI slots 3. PCI Express x1 slot 4. PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green) Serial port IEEE 1394a port Center/Subwoofer port (orange) Rear Speaker Out port (black) Line In port (light blue)
  • Page 33 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V) 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) ASUS P5B Premium Series Page 2-27 2-27 2-28...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5B PREMIUM 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.
  • Page 36 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). 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 37: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan connector. 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 Premium Series ® processor, the package ®...
  • Page 38 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5B PREMIUM CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 39: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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 Premium Series 2-11...
  • Page 40 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.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 41: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5B PREMIUM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A...
  • Page 42 Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. P5B Premium Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
  • Page 43 P5B Premium Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 512MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ 1024MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ 512MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX 1024MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX 512MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX 1024MB MICRON...
  • Page 44 P5B Premium Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3S 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-3S 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 1024MB...
  • Page 45 Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of Dual- channel memory configuration. 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 Premium Series DIMM support Part No.

  • Page 46: 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: Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 47: 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 Premium Series 2-19...

  • Page 48: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority — * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 LAN(8001) SATA(363) LAN(8056) PCIE x16 1 PCIE x16 2 PCIE x1 USB controller 1 USB controller 2...

  • Page 49: Pci Slots

    CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows two graphics cards installed on the PCI Express x16 slots. See Chapter 6 for details on the CrossFire™ technology feature. ASUS P5B Premium Series 2-21...
  • Page 50 • We recommend that you install a graphics card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot and install other PCI Express devices on the black PCI Express x16 slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot.

  • Page 51: Jumper

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5B PREMIUM Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.

  • Page 52: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices and other serial devices. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
  • Page 53 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 Premium Series 4-channel 6-channel Line In Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In –...
  • Page 54 • 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. •...

  • Page 55: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5B PREMIUM Floppy disk drive connector IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
  • Page 56 P5B PREMIUM IDE connector ICH8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID...

  • Page 57: Jmicron Jmb363 Serial Ata Raid Connector

    The JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS is set to [IDE] by default, allowing you to use the connectors to build a RAID set. See section 4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration for details. P5B PREMIUM SATA_RAID connector ASUS P5B Premium Series 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ®...

  • Page 58: Usb Connectors

    P5B PREMIUM TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY! USB connectors Vista Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910_ASAP) Standard Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
  • Page 59 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. ASUS P5B Premium Series...
  • Page 60 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P5B PREMIUM Fan connectors • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q- FAN 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment.

  • Page 61: Atx Power Connectors

    Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. P5B PREMIUM Chassis intrusion connector 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
  • Page 62 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. P5B PREMIUM Analog front panel 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...
  • Page 63 This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P5B PREMIUM Internal audio connector 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).

  • Page 64: System Panel Connector

    14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5B PREMIUM 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.
  • Page 65 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.

  • Page 66: Installing The Optional Fan

    2.7.3 Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly.

  • Page 67: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 68 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS P5B Premium Series...

  • Page 69: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5B Premium Series Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected...

  • Page 70: Using The Os Shut Down Function

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 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 If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 71: 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...
  • Page 72 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 Main menu ... 4-12 Advanced menu ... 4-16 Power menu ... 4-27 Boot menu ... 4-31 Tools menu ... 4-36 Exit menu ... 4-38 ASUS P5B Premium Series...

  • Page 73: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
  • Page 74 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 75 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > 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 76: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 77: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a 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 78: Afudos Utility

    The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 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. Extension name...
  • Page 79 A:\>afudos /iP5BPRE.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5BPRE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ... done Reading flash ...

  • Page 80: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

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

  • Page 81: 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 Premium Series...

  • Page 82: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced System Time System Date Floppy A Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 IDE Configuration System Information v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power...

  • Page 83: Menu Items

    Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5B Premium Series System Time [06:22:54] System Date [Wed 12/13/2006] Floppy A [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • Page 84: 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. Main Advanced System Time...

  • Page 85: Sata 1-6

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5B Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 86: Ide Configuration

    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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 87: System Information

    (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American 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 Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit...

  • Page 88: Advanced Menu

    Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 89 Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by default. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] ~ [149] [150] PCI Clock Synchronization [Auto] Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [33.33MHz] ASUS P5B Premium Series CPU External Frequency 266 MHz 200 MHz DDR2-...
  • Page 90 Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] The following items also appear when the AI Tuning item is set to [AI N.O.S]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V] [2.15V] [2.25V] [2.30V] [2.35V] [2.40V] [2.45V] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage.

  • Page 91: Lan Cable Status

    BIOS EHCI Hand-off v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS P5B Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
  • Page 92 Allows you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) will function only when the USB Functions item is set to [Enabled]. • The following items appear only when the USB Functions item is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 93: Tpm Configuration

    TPM Owener [Last Setting] Allows you to install the TPM Owner or clear the TPM Ownership. Configuration options: [Last Setting] [Clear] TPM Owner Status [UnOwned] Displays the TPM Owner status. ASUS P5B Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Last Setting]...

  • Page 94: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C.0E Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 3.20GHz FSB Speed : 532 MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2...

  • Page 95: Chipset

    Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Static Read Control Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 ASUS C.G.I v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5B Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [PEG/PCI] [Disabled]...

  • Page 96: South Bridge Chipset Configuration

    Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS C.G.I. [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Cross Graphics Impeller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disable] South Bridge Chipset Configuration Advanced South Bridge Chipset Configuration PCIEX16_2/PCIEX1_1 Force v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 97: Onboard Device Configuration

    JMicron SATA Controller Mode [IDE] Configuration options: [RAID] [IDE] [AHCI] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5B Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled]...

  • Page 98: Pcipnp

    4.4.8 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.

  • Page 99: Power Menu

    Allows you to 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 Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...

  • Page 100: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration 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 v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 101: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Q-Fan Profile items appear when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. ASUS P5B Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [47ºC/116.5ºF] [32ºC/89.5ºF]...
  • Page 102 CPU Q-Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

  • Page 103: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5B Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...

  • Page 104: 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. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
  • Page 105 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] ASUS P5B Premium Series 4-33...

  • Page 106: Security

    4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.

  • Page 107: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when 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 Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...

  • Page 108: 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 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details.

  • Page 109: Asus O.c. Profile

    This function can 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 the system boot failure! ASUS P5B Premium Series BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown...

  • Page 110: 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. Main Advanced Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 111: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares. Software support...
  • Page 112 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-9 Windows Vista feature ... 5-38 RAID configurations ... 5-39 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-56 ASUS P5B Premium Series...

  • Page 113: Installing An Operating System

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

  • Page 114: Drivers Menu

    Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program. ® ASUS AI Remote Installs ASUS AI Remote application. SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1988 audio driver and application. ® Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver.

  • Page 115: Utilities Menu

    ASUS AI Suite Installs 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 116 This 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). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print ®...

  • Page 117: Make Disk Menu

    RAID/AHCI driver disk. Make Intel ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH8 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 Premium Series...

  • Page 118: Manual 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. ® Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 119: Other Information

    DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5B Premium Series...

  • Page 120: Technical Support Form

    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 DVD in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 121: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 122 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 123: Using The Virtual Cable Tester

    If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5B Premium Series ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable ®...

  • Page 124: Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 125 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 Premium Series 5-13...
  • Page 126 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.
  • Page 127 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 Premium Series Small display ® 5-15...
  • Page 128 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.
  • Page 129 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS P5B Premium Series Loads your saved Cancels or configuration ignores your changes Saves your...

  • Page 130: Asus Ai Suite

    5.3.4 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.
  • Page 131 Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5B Premium Series Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE...

  • Page 132: Asus Ai Gear

    5.3.5 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 133: Asus Ai Nap

    To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P5B Premium Series 5-21...

  • Page 134: Asus Ai N.o.s

    5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. 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 and click the AI N.O.S.

  • Page 135: Asus Q-Fan

    5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan This ASUS Q-Fan Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan or the Chassis Q-Fan for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

  • Page 136: Asus Ai Booster

    5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows Booster button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 137: Ai Remote

    5.3.10 AI Remote With the ASUS AI Remote, you can play, pause, or adjust the volume on any songs desired without leaving your sofa. Have AI Remote in your hand and do more with your PC at a distance away.

  • Page 138: Software Installation

    USB receiver • The valid IR function distance is 6m depending on the environment. Suggest you to aim at the IR receiver when using the ASUS AI Remote to ensure a smooth and successful operation. • These two USB ports support USB wake-up capability. So when the computer is not turned on, removing USB devices such as the ASUS IR receiver from these two ports will start up the PC.
  • Page 139 Power Manager and check the box of Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby. Click Windows icon and choose Control Panel. Click Device Manager. Check the box of Allow this device to wake the computer. ASUS P5B Premium Series Double click System and Maintenance. Select HID-compliant device. 5-27...
  • Page 140 ASUS AI Remote Settings After the installation of the ASUS AI Remote software, the utility screen will show up and allows you to configure the ASUS AI Remote settings. Set up the function keys following the instructions below. 1. Power On / Off Key Enable power key Click this box to enable this power button.
  • Page 141 • Save after the .exe file path is directed. • If the executable file is relocated or the application is re-installed, you have to redirect the file path for a correct ASUS AI Remote operation. ASUS P5B Premium Series 5-29...
  • Page 142 AP Menu Button and Application menu Navigate with the media control zone. leftward downward Select Application Profile After you press remote control, an application profile will be displayed on the screen. Use the remote control to navigate and initiate a desired application. Select Application Path If the software fails to locate the executable file of the applicaton...
  • Page 143 If you want to use the Media Control Zone to control non-default applications, such as ACDSee, you can select User Define 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 funtion buttons for your convenient operation.
  • Page 144 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 function hotkeys of nine popular applications in advance and leaves five sets for User Define.

  • Page 145: Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility

    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. ASUS P5B Premium Series ® High Definition Audio utility ® ® 5-33...

  • Page 146: Audio Setup Wizard

    ® ® From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX icon to display the 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.
  • Page 147 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. ASUS P5B Premium Series Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume.
  • Page 148 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable 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.
  • Page 149 You can enable it when you have conference call to reduce echoes in the other side. • The directional Array and Speaker Phone function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function.

  • Page 150: Windows Vista Feature

    Windows Vista feature 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) This motherboard is equipped with the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP) feature. ASAP supports the Windows system performance under Windows supports this feature. Before activating ASAP, install the ASAP utility from the bundled support CD.

  • Page 151: Raid Configurations

    RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. ASUS P5B Premium Series ® ICH8R Southbridge RAID controller that ®...

  • Page 152: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    5.5.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
  • Page 153 The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5B Premium Series [ MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 2.

  • Page 154: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
  • Page 155 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5B Premium Series 5-43...
  • Page 156 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
  • Page 157 Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press <Enter> when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. ASUS P5B Premium Series [ CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume10...
  • Page 158 Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu.
  • Page 159 Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5B Premium Series [ SELECT DISKS Serial #...
  • Page 160 5.5.3 JMicron ® The JMicron Serial ATA controller allows you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives. Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items: Two SATA HDDs, preferably with the same model and capacity. A write-enabled floppy disk ®...

  • Page 161: Creating A Raid Set

    TAB]-Switch Window [ ↑↓ ]-Select Item Creating a RAID set In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. ASUS P5B Premium Series http://www. jmicron.com [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name...
  • Page 162 When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create. [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation When the Disks item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to highlight an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set, then press the space bar to confirm selection.
  • Page 163 The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created. [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level RDD0: JRAID ASUS P5B Premium Series [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 Create RAID on the selected HDD (Y/N)? Y...

  • Page 164: Deleting A Raid Set

    Deleting a RAID set In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. A selected set shows a set.
  • Page 165 A selected HDD shows a A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDD. ASUS P5B Premium Series [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive...
  • Page 166 Solving a Mirror conflict A Mirror conflict occurs when both disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration are unplugged from the system in turn, then plugged in again. Since both disks contain exactly the same data, the system will be unable to determine which of the two is the source drive.
  • Page 167 RAID BOS utility. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N> to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu. ASUS P5B Premium Series [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive...

  • Page 168: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. 5.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: Boot your computer.

  • Page 169: Chapter 6: Ati Crossfire™ Technology Support

    This chapter tells how to install ATI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. CrossFire™ ® technology support...
  • Page 170 Chapter summary Overview ... 6-1 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ... 6-2 Software information ... 6-5 ASUS P5B Premium Series...

  • Page 171: Overview

    Close all current applications. Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Select your current graphics card driver/s. Select Add/Remove. Restart your system. ASUS P5B Premium Series CrossFire™ technology that allows you to ® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service ®...

  • Page 172: Installing Crossfire™ Graphics Cards

    Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. ® To install the graphics cards: Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Insert the CrossFire™...
  • Page 173 Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS P5B Premium Series...
  • Page 174 Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...

  • Page 175: Software Information

    Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS P5B Premium Series XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service ® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. ® Vista 32/64 bit Edition. (Will be ready later. Visit the ATI...
  • Page 176 Select the components that you want to install, then click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to individually choose desired software components. Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process.

  • Page 177: Using The Catalyst™ Control Center

    Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > ® Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows task bar, double- ® click the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS P5B Premium Series...
  • Page 178 The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...
  • Page 179 In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire™. Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. ASUS P5B Premium Series...
  • Page 180 Profiles Click the Profiles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Profiles Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Click the Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon.
  • Page 181 Help Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information. ASUS P5B Premium Series 6-11...
  • Page 182 6-12 Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...

  • Page 183: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
  • Page 184 Chapter summary ® Intel EM64T ...A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ASUS P5B Premium Series ® Technology (EIST) ...A-1...

  • Page 185: Intel ® Em64T

    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 186: 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 4-27 for details. Press <F10>...

  • Page 187: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. See page 4-23 for details. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper- -Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5B Premium Series ® ® Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ®...
  • Page 188 Appendix: CPU features...

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