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P5B-E Plus
Motherboard
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E2851 First Edition V1 September 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 any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extende
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Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix Typography .................................................................................................. x P5B-E Plus specifications summary .........
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Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express x4 slots ..................................................... 2-20 2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slots ................................................... 2-20 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-21 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-22 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-22 2.7.2 Internal connectors ...
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Contents 4.3.6 IDE Configuration .......................................................... 4-14 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration ....................................................... 4-15 4.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 4-17 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status ..............................
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Contents 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ........................................................... 5-8 5.3.2 PC Probe II ................................................................... 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................... 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear ............................................................... 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap .......................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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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 it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, ju
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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P5B-E Plus specifications summary ® 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/06 processors ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® ® Chipset Intel P965 / ICH8R with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology System Bus 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non- ECC, un-buffered memory Dual
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P5B-E Plus specifications summary ® Audio ADI AD1988A 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 ® IEEE 1394 TI 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board; one at back panel) USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ASUS Lifestyle Unique ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: Features - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS
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P5B-E Plus specifications summary Internal I/O Connetors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 7 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x Azalia Digital Header 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 2 x 4-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel Back Panel I/O Ports
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P5B-E Plus specifications summary Accessories UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O Shield User's manual USB2.0 port module 3 in 1 Q-connector IEEE1394 port module Support CD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2 ASUS P5B-E Plus
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P5B-E Plus 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 it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5B-E Plus I/O modules 1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x 2-po
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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 products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ® Intel Core™2 Processor Ready ® This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core™2 processor in the LGA775 ® package. With the
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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 external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See pages 2-23, and 2-26 for details. Dual
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1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose the mode that best suits your computing needs. See page 5-18 for details. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To w
