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  • Page 1 P5B-E Plus...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vii Safety information ... viii About this guide ... ix Typography ... x P5B-E Plus specifications summary ... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2...
  • Page 4 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ... 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ... 4-8 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ... 4-32 4.6.3 Security ... 4-34 Tools menu ... 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-36 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ... 4-37 Exit menu ... 4-38 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support CD information ...
  • Page 6 Contents 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 ... 5-19 5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S..5-20 5.3.7...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: P5B-E Plus Specifications Summary

    Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel P965 / ICH8R with Intel ® Technology 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non-...
  • Page 12 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS PEG Link - Automatically performance tuning for graphics card - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25mV increment...
  • Page 13 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-Channel Audio I/O 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...
  • Page 14 P5B-E Plus specifications summary Accessories Support CD Contents Form Factor *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
  • Page 19 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi- streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details. ASUS P5B-E Plus...

  • Page 20: Asus Ai Lifestyle Features

    Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
  • Page 21 Blue indicates that the system is in sleep/soft-off mode and red indicates that the system is ON. The ASUS Power LED helps remind you to shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

  • Page 22: Asus Special Features

    1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to satisfy your need for speed.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 24 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-6 System memory ... 2-13 Expansion slots ... 2-18 Jumper ... 2-21 Connectors ... 2-22 ASUS P5B-E Plus...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

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

  • Page 26: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 27: Motherboard Layout

    JMB363 PCI1 PCI2 AD1988 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI3 AAFP Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS PB-E Plus 24.4cm (9.6in) LGA775 ® Intel P965 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BIOS TSB43AB22A...

  • Page 28: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slot PCI Express x4 slot PCI Express x16 slot Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green) Serial portt IEEE 1394a port Center/Subwoofer port (orange) Rear Speaker Out port (black) Line In port (light blue)
  • Page 29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) ASUS PB-E Plus Page 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-28...

  • Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5B-E PLUS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
  • Page 32 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan connector. Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS PB-E Plus ® processor, the package ® -certified multi-directional heatsink and...
  • Page 34 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5B Deluxe CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 35: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5B-E Plus -11...
  • Page 36 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 37: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5B-E PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A...
  • Page 38 • 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 (Physical Address Extention) mode. •...
  • Page 39 P5B-E Plus Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Standard table for user manual Size Vendor Chip No. 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP-S5 512MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ 1024MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ 512MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX 1024MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX 512MB MICRON...
  • Page 40 Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of Dual- channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. -1 Chip Chip No.

  • Page 41: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5B-E Plus DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch -1...

  • Page 42: Expansion Slots

    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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
  • Page 43 USB controller 4 USB controller 5 USB 2.0 controller 1 USB 2.0 controller 2 SATA controller 1 SATA controller 2 Azalia ASUS P5B-E Plus Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* Communications Port (COM1)*...

  • Page 44: Pci Slots

    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. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other...

  • Page 45: Jumper

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

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices and other serial devices. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
  • Page 47 • If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set the JMicron Controller item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. ASUS P5B-E Plus 4-channel 6-channel Line In Line In...
  • Page 48 • DO NOT insert a different connector to this port. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 13. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.

  • Page 49: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5B-E PLUS Floppy disk drive connector IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
  • Page 50 P5B-E PLUS IDE connector ICH8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID...

  • Page 51: Serial Ata Hard Disk Drive Connection

    Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS P5B-E Plus 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® 2000/XP or later version. ®...
  • Page 52 RAID set. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. P5B-E PLUS SATA_RAID connector 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;...
  • Page 53 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port.
  • Page 54 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P5B-E PLUS Fan connectors • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q- FAN 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better themal environment.

  • Page 55: Atx Power Connectors

    Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. P5B-E PLUS Chassis intrusion connector ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
  • Page 56 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. P5B-E PLUS Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio...
  • Page 57 These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P5B-E PLUS Internal audio connector 12. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).

  • Page 58: System Panel Connector

    13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5B-E PLUS System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 59 Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. Perform these steps to install ASUS Q-Connector. Step1. Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the ASUS Q- Connector.
  • Page 60 - Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 62 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS P5B-E Plus...

  • Page 63: Starting Up For The First Time

    Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5B-E Plus Error Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error...

  • Page 64: Using The Os Shut Down Function

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 66 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-9 Main menu ... 4-12 Advanced menu ... 4-17 Power menu ... 4-27 Boot menu ... 4-31 Tools menu ... 4-36 Exit menu ... 4-38 ASUS P5B-E Plus...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Recovers the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
  • Page 68 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 69 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 70: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

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

  • Page 71: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 72: Afudos Utility

    The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Extension name...
  • Page 73 A:\>afudos /iP5BP.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5BP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ... done Reading flash ...

  • Page 74: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

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

  • Page 75: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5B-E Plus...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 IDE Configuration System Information v02.59 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items 4.2.2 Menu bar...

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5B-E Plus System Time [06:22:54] System Date [Fri 09/08/2006] Floppy A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced System Time...
  • Page 79 When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5B-E Plus BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 80: Ide Configuration

    DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 81: Ahci Configuration

    :Not Detected SATA Port0 SATA Port0 [Auto] Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] ASUS P5B-E Plus BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 82: System Information

    4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main AMIBIOS Version : 0102 Build Date : 09/05/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz Speed : 3200 MHz Count...

  • Page 83: Advanced Menu

    Loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. ASUS P5B-E Plus...
  • Page 84 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 the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency.
  • Page 85 NB VCore [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.45V] [1.55V] [1.65V] SB Vvore (SATA,PCIE) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] [1.80V] ICH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the ICH Chipset Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.057V] [1.215V] ASUS P5B-E Plus -1...

  • Page 86: Lan Cable Status

    4.4.2 LAN Cable Status Advanced POST Check LAN cable LAN Cable Status Pair Status Length N/A N/A N/A v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 87: Usb Configuration

    USB Functions [10 USB Ports] Allows you to select the number of USB ports to enable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] [6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports] [10 USB Ports] ASUS P5B-E Plus BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Disabled]...

  • Page 88: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C.0E Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 3.2GHz FSB Speed : 533 MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2...

  • Page 89: Chipset

    Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Static Read Control Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1 PEG Link Mode v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5B-E Plus BIOS SETUP UTILITY Enter Go to Sub Screen BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [PEG/PCI]...

  • Page 90: South Bridge Chipset Configuration

    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 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Static Read Conntrol [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Fast] [Faster]...

  • Page 91: 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration

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

  • Page 92: Pci Pnp

    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.

  • Page 93: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-E Plus BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...

  • Page 94: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 95: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Q-Fan Profile items appear when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. ASUS P5B-E Plus BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [50.5ºC/122.5ºF] [30ºC/86ºF]...
  • Page 96 CPU Q-Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

  • Page 97: Boot Menu

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

  • Page 98: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
  • Page 99 When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B-E Plus -...

  • Page 100: Security

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

  • Page 101: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5B-E Plus BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot...

  • Page 102: Tools Menu

    4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details.

  • Page 103: Asus O.c. Profile

    This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5B-E Plus BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown...

  • Page 104: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 105: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 106 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support CD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-8 RAID configurations ... 5-28 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-45 ASUS P5B-E Plus...

  • Page 107: Installing An Operating System

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

  • Page 108: 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. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

  • Page 109: Utilities Menu

    ASUS AI Suite Install the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 110: Make Disk Menu

    ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print ® ® documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Marvell Yukon VCT Application ® Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT Application. 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH8 or JMicron JMB36X ®...

  • Page 111: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ® 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5B-E Plus ®...

  • Page 112: Other Information

    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 information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

  • Page 113: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format. ASUS P5B-E Plus...

  • Page 114: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD.
  • Page 115 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 116: Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 117 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5B-E Plus 5-11...
  • Page 118 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 119 DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5B-E Plus Small display ® 5-13...
  • Page 120 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 121 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS P5B-E Plus Loads your saved Cancels or configuration ignores your changes Saves your...

  • Page 122: Asus Ai Suite

    5.3.3 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 123 Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5B-E Plus Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/...

  • Page 124: Asus Ai Gear

    5.3.4 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

  • Page 125: Asus Ai Nap

    To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P5B-E Plus 5-19...

  • Page 126: Asus Ai N.o.s

    5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S.

  • Page 127: Asus Q-Fan

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

  • Page 128: Asus Ai Booster

    5.3.8 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...
  • Page 129 Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. ® If the SoundMAX audio utility is correctly installed, you ® will find the SoundMAX icon on the taskbar. ASUS P5B-E Plus ® High Definition Audio utility ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to ® requires Microsoft Windows ®...
  • Page 130 ® ® From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard ® By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
  • Page 131 Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre- written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. ASUS P5B-E Plus Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume.

  • Page 132: Listening Environment Options

    Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.

  • Page 133: Microphone Options

    Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. ASUS P5B-E Plus 5-27...

  • Page 134: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the following RAID resolutions: ® • Intel ICH8R Southbridge RAID controller that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID 0, 1, 5, 10. ®...

  • Page 135: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Select RAID from the Configure SATA As item options, then press <Enter>. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5B-E Plus ® Matrix Storage technology supported by the ®...

  • Page 136: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    ® 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 Southbridge. ®...

  • Page 137: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5B-E Plus [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: Volume0...
  • Page 138 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 for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

  • Page 139: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)

    WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5B-E Plus [ CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...
  • Page 140 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
  • Page 141 [TAB]-Next Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press <Enter>. ASUS P5B-E Plus [ CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume5 RAID5(Parity)
  • Page 142 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX [↑↓]-Previous/Next Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press <Space>...

  • Page 143: Jmicron ® Raid Configuration

    Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows “5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets. ASUS P5B-E Plus OS installation disk (Windows 2000/XP) BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled]...

  • Page 144: Creating A Raid Set

    Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380 Press <Ctrl-J> to enter RAID Setup Utility... The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears.
  • Page 145 HDS722516VLSA80 HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the block size. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. ASUS P5B-E Plus [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 1-Mirror Disks: Select Disk...
  • Page 146 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>. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Create New RAID] Name: JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB...

  • Page 147: Deleting A Raid Set

    Model Name Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID TAB]-Switch Window [ ↑↓ ]-Select Item Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS P5B-E Plus [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict...

  • Page 148: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Resetting disks to non-RAID An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID HDD, you cannot select this HDD when configuring a RAID set through the JMB363 utility.

  • Page 149: Solving A Mirror Conflict

    Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID ASUS P5B-E Plus [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive...

  • Page 150: Rebuilding A Mirror Drive

    Rebuilding a Mirror Drive When one of the disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration is unplugged from the system, then plugged in again, a dialogue box appears to ask you to rebuild the Mirror drive. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. This option allows you to rebuild the Mirror drive later and synchronize the data between two hard disks.

  • Page 151: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5B-E Plus ® ® ICH8R RAID driver disk or the Make JMicron ®...
  • Page 152 To install the RAID driver: During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select Intel(R) 82801GH/GM SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R) and JMicron JMB363.

  • Page 153: Appendix: Cpu Features

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

  • Page 154: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary ® Intel EM64T ...A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ® Technology (EIST) ...A-1 ASUS P5B-E Plus...

  • Page 155: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 156: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 4-23 for details. Press <F10>...

  • Page 157: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper- Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5B-E Plus ® ® Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ®...
  • Page 158 Appendix: CPU features...

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