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ii E4217First Edition V1 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 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 b...

Page 3 - iii; Contents; Chapter 1: Product introduction; Memory configurations

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iiiNotices ........................................................................................................ viiSafety information ........................................

Page 4 - iv; Chapter 3: Powering up; Creating a bootable floppy disk

iv Contents 2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots ........................................... 2-20 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-22 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23 ...

Page 5 - Chapter 5: Software support

v Contents 4.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-16 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 4-16 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status .....

Page 6 - High Definition Audio utility; CrossFireTM technology support; Intel

vi Contents 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ........................................................... 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 ........................................................................ 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ .................................................. 5-105.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II .....

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 Premium specifications summary; AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

xi P5B Premium specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 / Celeron ® D Processors Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for In...

Page 12 - ASUS AI Lifestyle; - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 650MHz at 1MHz; Other Features

xii P5B Premium specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Nap - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Crystal Sound: - ASUS Noise Filter - ASUS A...

Page 13 - *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

xiii P5B Premium specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x TPM connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Fr...

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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 Premium; Chapter summary

ASUS P5B Premium Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................

Page 17 - Package contents

ASUS P5B Premium 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5B Premium 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 device...

Page 18 - Chapter 1: Product Introduction; Special features; Product highlights; consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

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; The Intel; S/PDIF digital sound ready

ASUS P5B Premium 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 exte...

Page 20 - ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features; AI Remote; in your hand and do more with your PC from a distance!; AP Trigger; overclocking capability.; AI Gear; environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-20 for

1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features AI Remote (Limited Edition only) The revolutionary AI Remote gives you unprecedented control from the comfort of your couch. With just the touch of a button, you can quickly do your usual computer activities such as turn ON/O...

Page 21 - -Phase Power Design; or overclocking mode.; Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2; these critical components generate.; ASUS Crystal Sound; video conference and recording.; ASUS Array Mic; The Bundled Superbeam Array Microphone receives only the sound

ASUS P5B Premium 1- 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to generate less heat (at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from suffering ...

Page 22 - Noise Filter; components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 5-38 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ ...

Page 23 - ASUS Special features; ASUS MyLogo2TM; ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features; Precision Tweaker; increment to achieve maximum system performance.

ASUS P5B Premium 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 lan...

Page 24 - ASUS features and the supporting OS; Function as USB flash only

1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.5 ASUS features and the supporting OS Refer to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit Vista 32bit Vista 64bit AI Remote v v v v AP Trigger v v v v ASAP Function as USB flash only v v AI NOS v v v v v AI Gear v v v...

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 - Onboard LED; removing or plugging in any motherboard component.; Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.; P5B PREMIUM Onboard LED

ASUS P5B Premium 2-1 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...

Page 28 - Chapter 2: Hardware information; Motherboard overview; ensure that the motherboard fits into it.; motherboard components.; Placement direction; as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5B PREMIUM ® 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 c...

Page 29 - Motherboard layout; Refer to

ASUS P5B Premium 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PANEL P5B PREMIU M ® 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 TSB43AB...

Page 30 - Layout contents

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-20 3. PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 4. PCI Express x16 slots 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) ...

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 P5B Premium 2-7 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 preve...

Page 34 - socket then fit the socket

2-8 Chapter 2: 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) unti...

Page 35 - Installing the CPU heatsink and fan; -certified multi-directional heatsink and

ASUS P5B Premium 2-9 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 ...

Page 36 - Push down two fasteners at a time in; can occur if you fail to plug this connector.; P5B PREMIUM CPU fan connector

2-10 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 mo...

Page 37 - Uninstalling the CPU

ASUS P5B Premium 2-11 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 heatsin...

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 PREMIUM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

ASUS P5B Premium 2-13 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...

Page 40 - Windows 2000 Advanced Server

2-14 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 (...

Page 41 - P5B Premium Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

ASUS P5B Premium 2-15 P5B Premium 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 512M...

Page 43 - your fingers when pressing the

ASUS P5B Premium 2-17 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...

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 expansion card; Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.; inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

2-18 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 expansio...

Page 45 - Interrupt assignments; Standard interrupt assignments; * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard

ASUS P5B Premium 2-19 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 Contro...

Page 46 - PCI slots; specifications. The figure shows a LAN; PCI Express x1 slot; specifications. The following figure; Two PCI Express x16 slots; specifications. The figure shows two

2-20 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 netwo...

Page 48 - Jumper; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.; • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to; P5B PREMIUM Clear RTC RAM; CLRTC

2-22 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 da...

Page 49 - ASUS; Connectors; Rear panel connectors; Description Status; LAN port LED indications

ASUS P5B Premium 2-23 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...

Page 50 - ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.; External SATA port; . This port connects to an external a Serial ATA hard disk

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of...

Page 51 - . This port connects an external audio output device; BIOS setup during POST.

ASUS P5B Premium 2-25 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port . This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 ke...

Page 52 - signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.; Drive jumper setting; P5B PREMIUM Floppy disk drive connector

2-26 Chapter 2: 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 th...

Page 53 - , RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel; P5B PREMIUM IDE connector; P5B PREMIUM SATA connectors

ASUS P5B Premium 2-27 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, R...

Page 54 - Onboard Device Configuration” for details.; P5B PREMIUM SATA_RAID connector; mechanical conflict with huge; right angle side; Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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, which you can combine with an external Serial ATA hard disk drive to configure for RAID via the ...

Page 55 - P5B PREMIUM TPM connector; These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

ASUS P5B Premium 2-29 Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron ® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 5. TPM connector (20-...

Page 56 - of the system chassis.; • The ASAP module is for Vista Edition only.

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Never connect a 1394 cable to...

Page 57 - CPU, chassis and power fan connectors; cable matches the ground pin of the connector.; not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!; P5B PREMIUM Fan connectors; • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear

ASUS P5B Premium 2-31 8. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making ...

Page 58 - a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the; P5B PREMIUM Chassis intrusion connector; CHASSIS; EATXPWR

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors ...

Page 59 - P5B PREMIUM Analog front panel connector; AAFP; 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 Premium 2-33 • 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 ...

Page 60 - P5B PREMIUM Internal audio connector; CD; P5B PREMIUM Digital audio connector; the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.; The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5B PREMIUM ® P5B PREMIUM Internal audio connector CD Right A udio Channel Left A udio Channel Ground Ground 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPE...

Page 61 - read from or written to the HDD.; P5B PREMIUM System panel connector; PANEL

ASUS P5B Premium 2-35 • 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...

Page 62 - to know the detailed pin definitions, then

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to...

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 Premium 2-37 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...

Page 65 - Powering up; 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 - Starting up for the first time; b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain); BIOS Beep

ASUS P5B Premium 3-1 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 equ...

Page 68 - Turning off the computer; Using the OS shut down function

3-2 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 ...

Page 69 - BIOS setup; 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); (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk,; Installing ASUS Update; ASUS Update utility; Save the current BIOS file

ASUS P5B Premium 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 di...

Page 72 - you to avoid network traffic, or; Auto Select; 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...

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 Premium 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 ...

Page 74 - Chapter 4: BIOS setup; Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

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 Premium 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 allo...

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 Premium 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 d...

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 Premium 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, rec...

Page 80 - Menu bar; For changing the basic system configuration; The navigation keys may 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 v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Wed 12/13/2006] Floppy A...

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 Premium -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; you an overview of the basic system information.; 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 Premium -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 Opt...

Page 84 - Selects the DMA mode.; 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.; Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

ASUS P5B Premium -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 Displa...

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; AI Tuning; the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.; DRAM Frequency

ASUS P5B Premium -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 t...

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 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 re...

Page 89 - LAN Cable Status; USB Configuration; item then press to display the configuration options.; The; Module Version; and; USB Devices Enabled; items show the auto-detected; None

ASUS P5B Premium -19 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables the 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...

Page 90 - Allows you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers.; • ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) will function only when the; USB; • The following items appear only when the; USB Functions; item is set to; Allows yo to enabled or disabled the ASAP function.

-0 Chapter 4: BIOS setup USB Functions [Enabled] 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 US...

Page 91 - TPM Configuration; Allows you to enable or disable the TCG/TPM support in BIOS.; The following items appear only when you set the; Allows you to enable or disable the TPM devices.; TPM Enabled; Allows you to install the TPM Owner or clear the TPM Ownership.

ASUS P5B Premium -1 4.4.4 TPM Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the TPM functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2...

Page 92 - CPU Configuration; automatically detects.; The following item appears when the item; Modify Ratio Support; is set to; Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB

- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 4.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatical...

Page 93 - Chipset; North Bridge Chipset Configuration; Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper Threading Technology.

ASUS P5B Premium - 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 4.4.6 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then p...

Page 94 - Allows you to adjust the Static Read Control function.; South Bridge Chipset Configuration

- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Memory Remap 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 ...

Page 95 - Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.; OnBoard Devices Configuration; Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support.

ASUS P5B Premium - 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: [Disabled] [E...

Page 96 - PCIPnP; configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Take caution when chan...

Page 97 - Power menu; configuration options.

ASUS P5B Premium - 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 Interface...

Page 98 - APM Configuration; was before the AC power loss.; RTC Alarm Date; will become user-configurable with set values.; causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 stat...

Page 99 - supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.; Hardware Monitor; Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller.; Control

ASUS P5B Premium -9 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: [Disabl...

Page 100 - Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller.; Chassis Q-Fan Profile; item appears when you enable the

-0 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 [...

Page 101 - Boot menu; Boot Device Priority

ASUS P5B Premium -1 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 Mega...

Page 102 - Boot Settings Configuration; Sets the display mode for option ROM.

- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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: [Di...

Page 104 - Security; an item then press to display the configuration options.; Change Supervisor Password

- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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...

Page 105 - Change User Password; Select this item to set or change the user password. The; User Password; item on; Not Installed; Clear User Password; Select this item to clear the user password.

ASUS P5B Premium - 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 chan...

Page 106 - Tools menu; ASUS EZ Flash 2

- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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)Cop...

Page 107 - 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

ASUS P5B Premium - 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 Save...

Page 108 - Exit menu; Exit & Discard Changes; Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.; Discard Changes; YES; Load Setup Defaults; YES

- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 yo...

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 and the softwares.

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 Premium -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/X...

Page 112 - Drivers menu; Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard.

- 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; Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

ASUS P5B Premium - 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ...

Page 114 - Make Disk menu

- 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 Premium - 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 ...

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 Premium - 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; flashing BIOS, then click; • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2TM, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy; Configuration

- 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 Premium -9 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 bo...

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

ASUS P5B Premium -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-b...

Page 122 - Opens the Configuration window; Sensor alert; 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.; Hardware monitor panels

ASUS P5B Premium -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 ...

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

ASUS P5B Premium -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 displ...

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 Premium 5-17 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 comput...

Page 128 - Other feature buttons

5-18 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 volt...

Page 130 - ASUS AI Nap; on the confirmation screen.; Yes; on; click the; icon on the OS taskbar, select; AI Nap; and click; Use power; . Unclick the the item to switch the function back.

5-20 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 laun...

Page 131 - menu button; Disable; or; Click; Apply; at the bottom to save the configuration.

ASUS P5B Premium 5-21 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-clicki...

Page 132 - list button and select a profile.

5-22 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...

Page 133 - ASUS AI Booster; WIndows

ASUS P5B Premium 5-23 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...

Page 134 - more with your PC at a distance away.; Overview of the ASUS AI Remote; Media Control Zone; Volume Up

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.10 AI Remote (Limited Edition only) 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. Overview of the ASUS AI Remote 1. Power...

Page 135 - Software Installation; install the file ASUS AI Remote from; Utilites

ASUS P5B Premium 5-25 ASUS >>USB receiver USB receiver USB IR Receiver (Limited Edition only) Your motherboard will come bundled with a IR Receiver, simply connect the USB end to your PC USB ports under the LAN2 port and place the IR receiver end at a suitable place without hindrance. IR Recei...

Page 136 - Activating HID-Compliant Devices; and check the box of

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Activating HID-Compliant Devices Due to the limitation of the operating system, if you remove the IR receiver from the previous port and have it reinstall into the other USB port, the IR receiver will not function. To activate the HID-compliant devices again, go to D...

Page 137 - ASUS AI Remote Settings; keys following the instructions below.; You can customize the

ASUS P5B Premium 5-27 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 1. Power On / Off Key Enable power key Click this...

Page 138 - application by pressing the designated button.; , and you are able to select a default; Use Profile; application you want to launch by pressing the AP-1 button.; Save; to save the configuration.

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support 3. Multimedia Keys Profile There are nine default applications in the Profile drop-down menu and five sets of User Define . Default applications are Media Player, iTunes, PowerDVD, WinDVD, QuickTime, Real Player, DivX Player, WinAmp and Power Point. (Default applicat...

Page 139 - If the executable file is located by the; Back; AP Menu Button and Application menu; executable file of the applicaton; Select; • For music listening, making playlists beforehand is suggested.; remote control, an application profile

ASUS P5B Premium 5-29 Select File After selecting the correct path, you should select the correct executable file (.exe) of the application for launching the application. If the executable file is located by the software successfully or you have already set up correctly in advance, this screen will ...

Page 140 - Define Hotkeys for Application; free to define the hotkeys of the; Redefine default hotkeys; to give new correct definitions if needed.; button to save the redefinitions or press; Reset; to the default hotkeys definition.; Settings

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Define Hotkeys for Application 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 p...

Page 141 - The Function Buttons and AP Profile; in advance and leaves five sets for User Define.

ASUS P5B Premium 5-31 Media Player iTunes PowerDVD WinDVD QuickTime Full Screen v v v v v v v v/x v v + v v v v v - v v v v v v v v v x v v v v x *NOTE only play, no pause Real Player DivX Player WinAmp Power Point User Defne Full Screen v v x v v v v/x Full Screen + v x v B - v x v ESC v x v Page D...

Page 142 - Security Manager; launch this application from the Windows; Programs > TPM Secure Tools > Security Manager; Initializing TPM; Logon; To initialize the owner/user; Initialize Owner; Following the Initialization

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.11 TPM The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enhances data protection and security via high-level encryption and decryption. This motherboard comes with a TPM module This motherboard comes with a TPM module and related applications that help manage the use of TPM fun...

Page 143 - file. You can also set disk

ASUS P5B Premium 5-33 To create an encrypted virtual disk: 1. Select Encrypted Virtual Disk and click New . A dialog box appears. 2. From the dialog box, click Browse to choose where to save the virtual disk image file. You can also set disk capacity and assign the drive letter. 3. Once a virtual di...

Page 144 - EMBASSY Security Center; Follow the wizard to

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support EMBASSY Security Center You may install the EMBASSY Security Center from the bundled support CD. EMBASSY Security Setup1. From the Windows ® XP desktop, click Start > All Programs > Wave Systems Corp > EMBASSY Security Setup . 2. Follow the wizard to Follow ...

Page 146 - capability through the SoundMAX; requires Microsoft

5-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.12 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 hi...

Page 147 - From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX; Audio Setup Wizard; By clicking the

ASUS P5B Premium 5-37 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 enjoyin...

Page 148 - Jack configuration; This screen helps you configure your; Adjust speaker volume; This screen helps you adjust speaker; Test; button to hear; Adjust microphone volume

5-38 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 micro...

Page 149 - Audio preferences; Click the; General options; disable the AudioESPTM feature, and enable/disable digital output.; Listening Environment options; and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.

ASUS P5B Premium 5-39 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. ...

Page 150 - Microphone options; Voice recording; The directional Array and Speaker Phone

5-40 Chapter 5: Software support Microphone options Click the Microphone 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 other bac...

Page 151 - Windows Vista features; ASAP; Properties

ASUS P5B Premium 5-41 5.4 Windows Vista features 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) This motherboard is equipped with the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP) the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP) feature. This feature supports Windows ® Vista ReadyBoost ™ function to accelerate the boot up time a...

Page 152 - BitLocker Drive Encryption; installing Windows; > BitLocker Drive Encryption; We recommend that you save the; Turn On BitLocker

5-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.2 BitLocker Drive Encryption BitLocker Drive Encryption, supported by a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), is an integral new security feature in the Windows ® Vista OS that helps protect your data from theft or unauthorized viewing by encrypting the hard disk drive....

Page 153 - Creating a RAID driver disk; RAID configurations; motherboard supports the following RAID configurations.

ASUS P5B Premium 5-43 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 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for det...

Page 154 - ICH8R Southbridge chip.; Setting the RAID item in BIOS; navigating through the BIOS Setup.; Installing Serial ATA hard disks; To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:

5-44 Chapter 5: Software support 5.5.2 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 RAI...

Page 155 - the menus and select the menu options.; may not exactly match the items on your screen.

ASUS P5B Premium 5-45 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 S...

Page 156 - To create a RAID 0 set:; completing your selection.

5-46 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...

Page 157 - The default stripe size is 128 KB.; go back to the Create Volume menu.

ASUS P5B Premium 5-47 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 si...

Page 158 - To create a RAID 1 set:; back to Create Volume menu.

5-48 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 highlighte...

Page 159 - To create a RAID 10 set:

ASUS P5B Premium 5-49 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...

Page 160 - To create a RAID 5 set:

5-50 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 Corporati...

Page 161 - after completing your selection.

ASUS P5B Premium 5-51 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 ...

Page 162 - JMicron; Serial ATA controller allows you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1 and; Before creating a RAID set; SATA�RAID or SATA�RAID1.; JMicron Controller Mode; Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets.

- Chapter 5: Software support 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 Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97] ...

Page 163 - Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility; Create RAID Disk Drive

ASUS P5B Premium - Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology http://www. jmicron.com HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non...

Page 164 - RAID set that you want to create.; Confirm Creation

- 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 con...

Page 165 - RAID set you created.; Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

ASUS P5B Premium - 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 166 - 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 167 - 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 Premium - 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 sig...

Page 168 - 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 169 - Saving the settings and exiting setup; Rebuild Mirror Drive; Rebuilding a Mirror Drive; between two hard disks.

ASUS P5B Premium -9 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 <...

Page 170 - 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 without entering the OS

-0 Chapter 5: Software support 5.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support 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 171 - ATI

6 This chapter tells how to install ATI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. ATI ® CrossFire™ technology support

Page 173 - Requirements; ATX Power connectors; Before you begin; Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system; X850 CrossfireTM Edition

ASUS P5B Premium 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI ® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-...

Page 174 - MVP technology support; Installing CrossFireTM graphics cards; the ATI; To install the graphics cards:

6-2 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 orange slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before ins talling a Cro...

Page 175 - black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

ASUS P5B Premium 6-3 3. 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. 4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.

Page 176 - Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card.

6-4 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card.7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 7 6

Page 177 - Installing the device drivers; • Windows; Hardware Wizard window. Click; Cancel

ASUS P5B Premium 6-5 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows ® XP 32-bit (Home or Profession...

Page 178 - Next; wizard that will guide you to setup; management software, as well as the ATI driver.

6-6 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support 6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next . Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The status windows indicates the progress of...

Page 179 - Using the CatalystTM Control Center; Launching the CatalystTM Control Center; • Double-click the CatalystTM Control Center desktop shortcut.

ASUS P5B Premium 6-7 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you installed. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation...

Page 180 - The CatalystTM Control Center Dialog Box; View; Standard; - simple view with wizards for beginners; - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete; Set to; Advance; view to enable the CrossFireTM function.

6-8 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support 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 vie...

Page 181 - Click the CrossfireTM item in Graphics Settings.; Enable

ASUS P5B Premium 6-9 To enable CrossFire™: 1. Set the view to Advance . 2. Click the Crossfire™ item in Graphics Settings. 3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire™ . 2 3 4 Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager...

Page 182 - Profiles; tab on the CatalystTM Control Center to access the Profiles; tab on the CatalystTM Control Center to select a

6-10 Chapter 6: ATI ® MVP technology support 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...

Page 183 - Help; tab on the CatalystTM Control Center to access the online help

ASUS P5B Premium 6-11 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.

Page 185 - CPU features; The Appendix describes the CPU features

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

Page 187 - • 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 Premium 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/ suppor...

Page 188 - 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 189 - Using the Hyper-Threading Technology; Pentium

ASUS P5B Premium 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...