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ii E2668Second Edition V2 July 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by an...
Page 3 - iii; Contents; Deluxe specifications summary; Product introduction; Memory configurations
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ viiSafety information .................................................................................... viiiAbout this guide .................................................
Page 4 - iv; Powering up; Starting up for the first time; BIOS setup; Creating a bootable floppy disk
iv Contents 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-22 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-...
Page 5 - Software support
v Contents 4.3.6 IDE Configuration .......................................................... 4-14 4.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree C...
Page 6 - 0 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility; RAID configurations; Intel® RAID configurations; CPU features
vi Contents 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ........................................................... 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 ........................................................................ 5-10 5.3.3 PC Probe ...
Page 7 - vii; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vii 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 ca...
Page 8 - viii; Safety information; Electrical safety; qualified service technician or your retailer.; Operation safety
viii 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 ca...
Page 9 - ix; About this guide; How this guide is organized
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you 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 ...
Page 10 - Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.; Command
x Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than ...
Page 11 - P5B Deluxe specifications summary
xi P5B Deluxe specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06B processors Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.co...
Page 12 - Audio; ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC; USB
xii P5B Deluxe specifications summary Audio ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS Array Mic - DTS Connect™ Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition On...
Page 13 - ASUS Exclusive; - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz; Other Features
xiii P5B Deluxe specifications summary (continued on the next page) ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS PEG Link - Automatically performance tuning for graphics card ...
Page 14 - x Azalia Digital Header
xiv P5B Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (4 ports for WiFi-AP Edition) 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connector (5 connectors for WiFi-AP Edition) 1 x P...
Page 15 - This chapter describes the motherboard
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 16 - ASUS P5B Deluxe; Chapter summary
ASUS P5B Deluxe Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .............................................
Page 17 - Package contents
ASUS P5B Deluxe 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5B Deluxe motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
Page 18 - Chapter 1: Product Introduction; Special features; Product highlights; Green ASUS; consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.; Intel® CoreTM2 Processor Ready; efficient CPU in the world.; DDR2 memory support
1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable ...
Page 19 - Dual RAID solution
ASUS P5B Deluxe 1- 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 enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The exter...
Page 20 - Kingston; performance. Both are validated for stability and compatibility.; ASUS AI Lifestyle features; ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution; overclocking capability.; AI Gear; environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-20 for; -Phase Power Design; or overclocking mode.; Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2; these critical components generate.
1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Kingston ® HyperX ® PC2-8500 Ready (default runs @1066MHz) The Kingston HyperX PC2-8500 is high-frequency memory that delivers outstanding performance. Built with only the best components, the P5B Deluxe and PC2-8500 HyperX memory are optimized for each other to re...
Page 21 - Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.; ASUS Crystal Sound; video conference and recording.; ASUS Array Mic; The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound; Noise Filter
ASUS P5B Deluxe 1- Fanless Design - Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on t...
Page 22 - components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction DTS ® Connect This feature is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC. DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS audio signal and send it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system. While DTS NEO:PC turns your stereo ...
Page 23 - ASUS Special features; ASUS MyLogo2TM; ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features; PEG Link Mode
ASUS P5B Deluxe 1- 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-32 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the lang...
Page 25 - This chapter lists the hardware setup
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.
Page 27 - ASUS PB Deluxe; Onboard LED; removing or plugging in any motherboard component.; Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.; P5B Deluxe Onboard LED
ASUS PB Deluxe -1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a newly designed ASUS Power LED that lights up in two colors to show the system power status. Blue indicates that the system is in sleep/soft-off mode and red indicates that the system is ON. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you to shut down th...
Page 28 - Chapter : Hardware information; Motherboard overview; ensure that the motherboard fits into it.; motherboard components.; Placement direction; as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes
- Chapter : Hardware information P5B Deluxe ® 2.2 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...
Page 29 - Motherboard layout
ASUS PB Deluxe - 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PANEL P5B Deluxe ® AAFP CHASSIS 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) CPU�FAN DDR2 DIMM�B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM�A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM�A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM�B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CHA�FAN3 FLOPPY Super I/O 8Mb BIOS TSB4...
Page 30 - Layout contents
- Chapter : Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 3. PCI slots 2-20 4. PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 5. Universal PCI-E slot 2-21 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-22 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-2...
Page 31 - ICH8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 �red�, 2-27
ASUS PB Deluxe - Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26 2-26 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI�IDE) 2-26 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI�IDE) 2-26 2-26 3. ICH8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 �red�, 2-27 ICH8R Se...
Page 32 - the Intel; • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
- Chapter : Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2/Pentium ® D/Pentium ® 4/Pentium ® Extreme and Celeron ® D processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the s...
Page 33 - Lift the load lever in the direction of; are installing a CPU.; Installing the CPU; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.; and the load lever is on your left.
ASUS PB Deluxe - 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. PnP cap A B To prevent d...
Page 34 - socket then fit the socket; The motherboard supports Intel
- Chapter : Hardware information 5. 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 CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until i...
Page 35 - Installing the CPU heatsink and fan; -certified multi-directional heatsink and
ASUS PB Deluxe - Fastener Motherboard hole 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the inst...
Page 36 - Chapter 2: Hardware information; Push down two fasteners at a time in; can occur if you fail to plug this connector.; P5B Deluxe CPU fan connector
-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU�FAN. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware mon...
Page 37 - Uninstalling the CPU
ASUS P5B Deluxe -11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink ...
Page 39 - System memory; Overview; differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.; DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.; • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The; P5B Deluxe 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched di...
Page 40 - Windows 2000 Advanced Server
-1 Chapter 2: Hardware information • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE (Ph...
Page 41 - P5B Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 P5B Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 N/A N/A DS HYMP512U64BP8-S5 V V V 5...
Page 43 - your fingers when pressing the
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. A...
Page 44 - Expansion slots; describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.; Installing an expansion card; To install an expansion card:; Configuring an; Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.; inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
-1 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion ...
Page 45 - Interrupt assignments; Standard interrupt assignments; * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard; Azalia
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 — Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controlle...
Page 46 - PCI slots; specifications. The figure shows a LAN; PCI Express x1 slot; specifications. The following figure; PCI Express x16 slots; the PCI Express specifications. With
-0 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network...
Page 47 - Options for Universal
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 We recommend that you install a VGA card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot, and install any other PCI Express device on the Universal PCI-E slot (black). Primary PCI Express x16 slot The primary PCI Express x16 slot supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the ...
Page 48 - Jumper; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.; P5B Deluxe Clear RTC RAM
- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data ...
Page 49 - ASUS; Connectors; Rear panel connectors; Description Status; LAN port LED indications
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices and other serial devices. 3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/vid...
Page 50 - Port; External SATA port
- Chapter : Hardware information Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. 13. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 14. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channe...
Page 51 - . This port connects an external audio output device; Onboard Device Configuration” for details.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 16. Optical S/PDIF Out port . This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 17. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 18. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboa...
Page 52 - signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.; Drive jumper setting; P5B Deluxe Floppy disk drive connector
- Chapter : Hardware information 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the fl...
Page 53 - , RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel; P5B Deluxe IDE connector; P5B Deluxe SATA connectors
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 3. 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 54 - right angle side; Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
- Chapter : Hardware information C o n n e c t t h e r i g h t - a n g l e s i d e of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side • You must install Windows ® ...
Page 55 - onboard Serial ATA RAID controller.; P5B Deluxe SATA_RAID connector; SATA�RAID
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 4. 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 that you can configure for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. The JMicron JMB363 controller item i...
Page 56 - These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable; P5B Deluxe USB 2.0 connectors
-0 Chapter : Hardware information 5. USB connectors WiFi-AP Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) Standard Edition: (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of th...
Page 57 - cable matches the ground pin of the connector.; P5B Deluxe Fan connectors; • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 7. CPU, chassis, power, and chipset fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin PWR_FAN; WiFi-AP Edition: 3-pin CHA_FAN4, 3-pin CHA_FAN5) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W ...
Page 58 - ATX power connectors; a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the; P5B Deluxe Chassis intrusion connector; CHASSIS; P5B Deluxe ATX power connectors; EATXPWR; • Use only either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for the
- Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors comp...
Page 59 - P5B Deluxe Analog front panel connector; of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.; We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio; HD Audio; Onboard Device Configuration for details.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not ...
Page 60 - P5B Deluxe Internal audio connector; CD; P5B Deluxe Digital audio connector; SPDIF�OUT; the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.; The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
- Chapter 2: Hardware information P5B Deluxe ® P5B Deluxe Internal audio connector CD Right A udio Channel Left A udio Channel Ground Ground 11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG ca...
Page 61 - read from or written to the HDD.; P5B Deluxe System panel connector; PANEL
ASUS P5B Deluxe - • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-...
Page 62 - Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the
- Chapter 2: Hardware information Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q- Connector. Step2. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor. Step1....
Page 63 - Installing the optional fan; and destabilize the system.; it snugly fits the heatsink, then; • Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA�FAN and/or PWR�FAN connector
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 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. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink ass...
Page 65 - This chapter describes the power up
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Page 67 - b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain); AMI BIOS beep codes; instructions in Chapter 4.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off.3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equip...
Page 68 - Chapter 3: Powering up; Turning off the computer; Using the OS shut down function
- Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power su...
Page 69 - This chapter tells how to change
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.
Page 71 - Managing and updating your BIOS; ASUS Update; (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk); ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3; (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk,; Installing ASUS Update; ASUS Update utility; Save the current BIOS file
ASUS P5B Deluxe 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash dis...
Page 72 - you to avoid network traffic, or; Updating the BIOS through the Internet; Start
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the A...
Page 73 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:; The ASUS Update utility is; Locate the BIOS file from the Open
ASUS P5B Deluxe 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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 a ...
Page 74 - Chapter 4: BIOS setup; Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.; DOS environment; format; from the format options field,; Windows
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 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 a. Insert a 1...
Page 75 - To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:; ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility; Tools; menu to select; EZ Flash2; You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.; with; process and automatically reboots the system when done.
ASUS P5B Deluxe 4-5 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allow...
Page 76 - AFUDOS utility; corrupted during the updating process.; Copying the current BIOS; To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.; 024KB free space to save the file.; Updating the BIOS file; To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
Page 77 - filename at the DOS prompt.; completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.; The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
ASUS P5B Deluxe 4-7 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 at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy di...
Page 78 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.; Recovering the BIOS from the support CD; To recover the BIOS from the support CD:; can cause system boot failure!; Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 CD, the floppy dis...
Page 79 - BIOS setup program; and updating your BIOS.”; compatibility and stability. Select the; Load Default Settings; item under the
ASUS P5B Deluxe 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reco...
Page 80 - Menu bar; Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 05/22/2006] Legacy D...
Page 81 - Menu items; displays the specific items for that; Configuration fields; configuration options for that item.; Scroll bar; not fit on the screen. Press the; General help
ASUS P5B Deluxe -11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid ...
Page 82 - Main menu; Sets the type of floppy drive installed.; items and how to navigate through them.
-1 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4....
Page 83 - N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 4.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Opti...
Page 84 - �SWDMA2� �MWDMA0� �MWDMA1� �MWDMA2� �UDMA0� �UDMA1� �UDMA2�; IDE Configuration
-1 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 opti...
Page 85 - System Information; automatically detects the items in this menu.; AMI BIOS; Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.; Processor; Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.; System Memory; Displays the auto-detected system memory.; accessed throuh BIOS.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Display...
Page 86 - Advanced menu; JumperFree Configuration; field values can cause the system to malfunction.; Manual
-1 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause th...
Page 87 - FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization; the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.; Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization The following items appear only when you set the AI Tuning item to �Manual�. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use th...
Page 88 - AI Tuning item; Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage.; a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU!; Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.
-1 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V] �2.15V� �2.25V� �2.30V� �2.35V� �2.40V� �2...
Page 89 - LAN Cable Status
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC E...
Page 90 - USB Configuration; item then press to display the configuration options.
-0 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is det...
Page 91 - CPU Configuration; automatically detects.; The following item appears when the item; Modify Ratio Support; is set to; Enabled; Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.; support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically de...
Page 92 - Chipset; North Bridge Chipset Configuration; Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper Threading Technology.
- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item t...
Page 93 - South Bridge Chipset Configuration; �Auto�
ASUS P5B Deluxe - Memory Remapping Feature �Disabled� Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...
Page 94 - Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.; Front Panel Support Type �HD Audio�; Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support.
- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM �Disabled� Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI LAN_2 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM �Disabled� Configuration options: [Disable...
Page 95 - PCI PnP; configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing...
Page 96 - Power menu; configuration options.
- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Inte...
Page 97 - APM Configuration; was before the AC power loss.; causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 4.5.5 APM Configuration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever ...
Page 98 - supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.; Hardware Monitor; and CPU temperatures. Select; Ignored; if you do not wish to display the detected
- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Di...
Page 99 - operation, or �Performance� to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - CPU Q-Fan Profile [Performance] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to �Optimal�, the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or �Performa...
Page 100 - Boot menu; Boot Device Priority; devices installed in the system.
-0 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American...
Page 101 - Boot Settings Configuration; BIOS performs all the POST items.; Set this item to �Enabled� to use the ASUS MyLogo2TM feature.; Sets the display mode for option ROM.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to �Disabled�, BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disable...
Page 103 - Security; an item then press to display the configuration options.; Change Supervisor Password; change other security settings.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 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. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item ...
Page 104 - No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.; Change User Password; Select this item to clear the user password.
- Chapter 4: BIOS setup User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow cha...
Page 105 - Tools menu; ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright...
Page 106 - This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.; Load from Profile 1/2; • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy
- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed...
Page 107 - Exit menu; BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.; save changes and exit.; Exit & Discard Changes; Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.; Discard Changes; YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.; Load Setup Defaults
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 4.8 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your cha...
Page 109 - This chapter describes the contents
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Page 111 - Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support CD information; Running the support CD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 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. Click an item to install 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP...
Page 112 - Chapter 5: Software support; Drivers menu; ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard; Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard.; Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. I...
Page 113 - Utilities menu; ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities; Install all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.; ASUS Ai Suite; Install the ASUS Ai Suite.; in healthy operating condition.; Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Ai Suite Install the ASUS Ai Suite. ASUS Update The ASU...
Page 114 - Make Disk menu; Make Intel ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk
- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH8 or JMicron ® JMB36X 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 ...
Page 115 - Manuals menu; open the folder of the user manual.; Acrobat; ASUS Contact information; this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user m...
Page 116 - Browse this CD; Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.; Other information; specified information.; Motherboard Info; Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
- Chapter 5: Software support Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified informa...
Page 117 - Technical support Form; requesting technical support.; Filelist; Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 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.
Page 118 - Software information; • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2TM, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy
- Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyL...
Page 119 - load the new boot logo.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 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 logo during POST. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box....
Page 120 - AI NET2; • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows
-10 Chapter 5: Software support 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT dete...
Page 121 - ASUS PC Probe II; Installing PC Probe II; the setup.exe file to start installation.; Launching PC Probe II; Start > All Programs; Using PC Probe II; Main window
ASUS P5B Deluxe -11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-ba...
Page 122 - Opens the Configuration window; Monitor panels section for details.; Preferences; You can customize the application using the
-1 Chapter 5: Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage wind...
Page 123 - another position from the list box. Click OK when finished.; Moving the monitor panels; Hardware monitor panels; Adjusting the sensor threshold value
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together u...
Page 124 - WMI browser
-1 Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Thi...
Page 125 - PCI browser; CPU usage
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 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 displa...
Page 126 - Configuring PC Probe II
-1 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window ha...
Page 127 - Installing Ai Suite; To install Ai Suite on your computer:; Ai Suite; Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.; Launching Ai Suite; Click this icon to close or restore the application.; Using Ai Suite; or click the Normal icon to restore the system to normal state.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 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: 1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer ...
Page 128 - Other feature buttons
-1 Chapter 5: Software support Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltag...
Page 130 - ASUS Ai Nap; on the confirmation screen.; Yes; on
-0 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.6 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...
Page 131 - menu button; Disable; or; Click; Apply; at the bottom to save the configuration.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 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 ...
Page 132 - Enable; list button and select a profile.; Optimal; with the temperature; Silent; mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation; Performance
- Chapter 5: Software support 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 th...
Page 133 - ASUS Ai Booster; WIndows
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 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...
Page 134 - High Definition Audio utility; capability through the SoundMAX; requires Microsoft
- Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.10 SoundMAX ® High Definition Audio utility The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high ...
Page 135 - From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX; Audio Setup Wizard; By clicking the
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 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 Hi...
Page 136 - Jack configuration; This screen helps you configure your; Adjust speaker volume; This screen helps you adjust speaker; Test; button to hear; Adjust microphone volume
- Chapter 5: Software support Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust micropho...
Page 137 - Audio preferences; Click the; General options; disable the AudioESPTM feature, and enable/disable digital output.; DTS; sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 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. DTS ...
Page 138 - call to reduce echoes in the other side.
- Chapter 5: Software support Microphone options Click the Listening Environment tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features Voice recording Enables Noise Filter function. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and o...
Page 139 - motherboard supports the following RAID configurations.; RAID 0; size or larger than the existing drive.; RAID 5
ASUS P5B Deluxe - If you want to boot the system from a hard 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 disk drive. Refer to section “5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk” for detai...
Page 140 - ICH8R Southbridge chip.; Setting the RAID item in BIOS; Select the item Configure SATA As, then press to display the; navigating through the BIOS Setup.; Installing Serial ATA hard disks; To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
-0 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.2 Intel ® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel ® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH8R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID ...
Page 141 - The Intel; the menus and select the menu options.; may not exactly match the items on your screen.
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to 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 Sout...
Page 142 - To create a RAID 0 set:; completing your selection.
- Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, p...
Page 143 - The default stripe size is 128 KB.; go back to the Create Volume menu.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size f...
Page 144 - To create a RAID 1 set:; back to Create Volume menu.
- Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, ...
Page 145 - To create a RAID 10 set:
ASUS P5B Deluxe - Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. 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 Rig...
Page 146 - To create a RAID 5 set:
- Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. 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....
Page 147 - after completing your selection.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX...
Page 148 - JMicron; Serial ATA controller allows you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and; Before creating a RAID set; JMicron Controller Mode
- Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.3 JMicron ® RAID Configuration 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: 1. Two SATA HDDs, preferably with the same mo...
Page 149 - Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility; Create RAID Disk Drive
ASUS P5B Deluxe - Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. J M i c r o n T e c h n o l o g y C o r p . P C I - t o - S A T A I I / I D E R A I D C o n t r o l l e r B I O S v 0 . 9 7Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology http:...
Page 150 - RAID set that you want to create.; Confirm Creation
-0 Chapter 5: Software support 2. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create. 3. 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 co...
Page 151 - RAID set you created.; Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)
ASUS P5B Deluxe -1 5. When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. 6. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created. [RA...
Page 152 - Deleting a RAID set; A selected set shows a sign before it. Press the key to delete the; Delete RAID Disk Drive
- Chapter 5: Software support Deleting a RAID set 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. A selected set shows a sign before it. Press the <Del> ...
Page 153 - Resetting disks to non-RAID; A selected HDD shows a sign before it.; Revert HDD to Non-RAID; however, lose all data and previous RAID configurations.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - Resetting disks to non-RAID To reset disks to non-RAID:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to non-RAID using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to reset to non-RAID. A selected HDD shows a sign...
Page 154 - The selected HDD shows a sign before it.; Solve Mirror Conflict; Solving a Mirror conflict; Mirror drive according to the contents of the source drive.
- Chapter 5: Software support To solve a Mirror conflict:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conflict using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to set as source drive. The selected HDD shows a sign before it. 3...
Page 155 - Saving the settings and exiting setup; Rebuild Mirror Drive; Rebuilding a Mirror Drive; between two hard disks.
ASUS P5B Deluxe - Saving the settings and exiting setup When you have finished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter> to save the current RAID configuration and exit the JMB363 RAID BOS utility. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y&...
Page 156 - Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows; Intel ICH8R 32/64 bit RAID Driver; Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.; Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.; Creating a RAID driver disk; Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
- Chapter 5: Software support 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive.3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH8R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ®...
Page 157 - To install the RAID driver:
ASUS P5B Deluxe - To install the RAID driver: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter...
Page 159 - The Appendix describes the CPU features
A CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
Page 161 - • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel; Using the Intel; Enhanced Intel SpeedStep; • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can; System requirements; BIOS file with EIST support
ASUS P5B Deluxe A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors running on 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...
Page 162 - Appendix: CPU features; Using the EIST; except Home/Office Desktop or
A- Appendix: CPU features 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 <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to �Automatic�, then press <Enter>. See p...
Page 163 - Using the Hyper-Threading Technology; Pentium
ASUS P5B Deluxe A- A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the ...
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