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  • Page 1 P5B SE...
  • 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

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features ..........1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ........... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 2.2.1...
  • 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 ..............4-10 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-30 4.6.4 Security ................. 4-31 Tools menu ................. 4-33 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-33 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-34 Exit menu ..................4-35 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support CD information ..............
  • Page 6 Contents 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ............5-15 RAID configurations ..............5-21 5.4.1 RAID definitions ............5-21 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ........5-21 5.4.3 JMicron RAID Configuration ........5-22 ® Creating a RAID driver disk ............5-30 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..

  • Page 7: Notices

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

  • Page 8: Safety Information

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

  • Page 9: About This Guide

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

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

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

  • Page 11: P5B Se Specifications Summary

    Southbridge: Intel ICH8 ® System bus 1333*(overclocking)/1066/800/533 MHz *The chipset officially supports the FSB up to 1066MHz. Tuned by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to FSB 1333MHz. Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Memory...
  • Page 12 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI v3.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® 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 16: 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 17: Asus Special Features

    CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-34 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 18: Asus Mylogo

    See pages 4-5 and 4-33 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS My Logo is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-9 for details.

  • Page 19: 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 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-13 Expansion slots ................2-19 Jumpers ..................2-22 Connectors ................. 2-24 ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5B SE Standby Powered P5B SE Onboard LED Power ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Motherboard Layout

    ICH8 PCI2 SATA_E1 PCI3 BIOS JMB363 USBPW9-10 USBPW5-8 CR2032 3V SPDIF_OUT Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1_2 CHASSIS FLOPPY CLRTC PRI_EIDE USB910 USB56 USB78 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 PCI slots 2-21 PCI Express x1 slots 2-21 PCI Express x16 slot 2-21 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-22 USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, 2-23 USBPW910) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-23 Rear panel connectors Page...
  • Page 25 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-30 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-32 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-33 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) 2-34 ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Installing The Cpu

    This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5B SE...
  • Page 28 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). Load plate Alignment key 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...

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan connector. Motherboard hole Fastener Narrow end of the groove Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B SE...
  • Page 30 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. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5B SE P5B SE CPU fan connector...

  • Page 31: 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 SE 2-11...
  • Page 32 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove 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 33: System Memory

    Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • The chipset officially supports the FSB up to 1066MHz.Tuned by the ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard supports up to FSB 1333MHz. See the table below. DDR2 1333 1333...

  • Page 34: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Populated Single-Channel Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated •...
  • Page 35 • 1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package T800UB1GC4 • • • 512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT512T64U880BY-25C • • • 1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C • • • 512MB A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 AL6E8E63B8E1K • • • 1024MB A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 AL7E8E63B-8E1K • • • ASUS P5B SE 2-15...
  • Page 36 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 667 DIMM support Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No. 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U KVR667D2N5/512 • • • 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S KVR667D2N5/256 • • • 256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG KVR667D2N5/256 • • • 2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E KVR667D2N5/2G •...
  • Page 37 Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. ASUS P5B SE 2-17...

  • Page 38: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing DDR2 DIMM notch the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 39: Expansion Slots

    IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5B SE 2-19...

  • Page 40: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System timer Keyboard controller – Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* Communications port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy disk controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI* SMBus Controller* IRQ holder for PCI steering*...

  • Page 41: Pci Slots

    PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5B SE 2-21...

  • Page 42: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

  • Page 43: Usb Device Wake-Up

    (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR +5VSB (Default) P5B SE P5B SE Keyboard power setting ASUS P5B SE 2-23...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek Gigabit LAN controller, this port ®...
  • Page 45 DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured. 10. Serial Port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5B SE 2-25...

  • Page 46: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 47 Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS P5B SE 2-27...
  • Page 48 JMicron JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_E1) ® This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable that supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive. To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD, install an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to this connector and an external Serial ATA drive to the external SATA port.
  • Page 49 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. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

  • Page 50: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    CHA_FAN +12V Rotation P5B SE Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.
  • Page 51 Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC'97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See page 4-23 Southbridge Configuration for details. ASUS P5B SE 2-31...
  • Page 52 ® ® CPU: Intel Pentium Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 53: System Panel Connector 20-8 Pin Panel

    BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5B SE 2-33...
  • Page 54 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.

  • Page 55: 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 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 58: Using The Os Shut Down Function

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 2000: ® 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.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ..............4-10 4.3 Main menu .................. 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu ................. 4-17 4.5 Power menu ................4-26 4.6 Boot menu .................. 4-29 4.7 Tools menu ................. 4-33 4.8 Exit menu ..................4-34 ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 61: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ®...
  • Page 62 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 63 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: desktop by clicking Start 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 64: 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 .44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Afudos Utility

    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. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 67 A:\>afudos /iP5BSE.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5BSE.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 ..

  • Page 68: 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 USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 69 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 70: 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. 4-0...

  • Page 71: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5B SE 4-...

  • Page 72: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. System Time [11:10:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Legacy Diskette B [Disabled] For example, selecting Main shows the Main Use [+] or [-] to...

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [30K, 5.25 in.] [.2M , 5.25 in.] [20K , 3.5 in.] [.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5B SE 4-3...

  • Page 74: Sata 1, 2, 3, 4

    4.3.4 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. SATA 1 Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode...

  • Page 75: Ide Configuration

    Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to enable to disable the hard disk write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B SE 4-5...

  • Page 76: System Information

    IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [0] [5] [20] [25] [30] [35] JMB363 RAID Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the JMicron 33 RAID controller. ® Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] JMB363 Mode Select [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip.

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 00 to 400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. ASUS P5B SE 4-...
  • Page 78 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 0 2 MHz FSB 00 200 MHz FSB 533 33 MHz PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [] [2] [3]... [50] Overclock Options [Standard] Allows you to set the overclock percentage. This item appears when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile].

  • Page 79: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (40 Mbps) or Full Speed (2 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B SE 4-...

  • Page 80: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Options Module Version: 3D.06 Manufacturer: Intel Auto Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz MANUAL Frequency : 3.20GHz FSB Speed : 800MHz...

  • Page 81: Chipset

    North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] DRAM 1N Mode Select [Disabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port [Auto] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] ASUS P5B SE 4-2...
  • Page 82 Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [533 MHz] [ MHz] [00 MHz] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect).

  • Page 83: Southbridge Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the High Performance Event Timer. The following item appears only when you set this item to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HPET Memory Address [FED00000h] Allows you to set the HPET memoy address. Configuration options: [FED00000h] [FED0000h] [FED02000h] [FED03 000h] ASUS P5B SE 4-23...

  • Page 84: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F/IRQ4] [2F/IRQ3] [3E/IRQ4] [2E/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base address.

  • Page 85: Pci Pnp

    Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B SE 4-25...

  • Page 86: Power Menu

    IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM).

  • Page 87: Apm Configuration

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5B SE 4-2...

  • Page 88: Hardware Monitor

    Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system.

  • Page 89: 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: [st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5B SE 4-2...

  • Page 90: Removable Drives

    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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 MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 91: Security

    <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5B SE 4-3...
  • Page 92 To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2. Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

  • Page 93: 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..3 for details.

  • Page 94: Asus O.c. Profile

    4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1...

  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5B SE 4-35...
  • Page 96 4-3 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 97: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 98 Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information .............. 5-1 5.3 Software information ..............5-9 RAID configurations ..............5-21 Creating a RAID driver disk ............5-30 ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset Inf update program.

  • Page 101: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 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 102 Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide The ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide contains a general and clear instruction on how to install your new ASUS motherboard, FAQs, and how to maintain your Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 103: Make Disk 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 manual file. ® ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 104: Asus Contact Information

    5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 105: 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. ASUS P5B SE...
  • Page 106 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. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 107: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD.
  • Page 108 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 0. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 109: Audio Configurations

    Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button ASUS P5B SE 5-...

  • Page 110: Configuration Options

    Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
  • Page 111 Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. Click <OK> to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5B SE 5-3...
  • Page 112 Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Microphone tab. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording.

  • Page 113: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
  • Page 114 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 window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
  • Page 115 Click to buttons. You can also adjust the threshold increase values using the Config window. value You cannot adjust the sensor threshold Click to values in a small monitoring panel. decrease value ASUS P5B SE 5-...
  • Page 116 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. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This ® browser displays various Windows management information.
  • Page 117 The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5B SE 5-...
  • Page 118 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 memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 119: Raid Configurations

    To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. Connect the SATA signal cables. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. ASUS P5B SE 5-2...

  • Page 120: Jmicron ® Raid Configuration

    5.4.3 JMicron RAID Configuration ® ® The JMicron Serial ATA controller allows you to configure RAID 0, RAID , and JBOD sets on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives. Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items: Two SATA HDDs, preferably with the same model and capacity. A write-enabled floppy disk ®...

  • Page 121: Create Raid Disk Drive

    In the main JMB33 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ASUS P5B SE 5-23...
  • Page 122 When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create. [Create New RAID] [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Level: 1-Mirror Disks: Select Disk Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Block: N/A...
  • Page 123 Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created. [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 ASUS P5B SE 5-25...

  • Page 124: Delete Raid Disk Drive

    Deleting a RAID set In the main JMB33 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete.

  • Page 125: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to reset to non-RAID. A selected HDD shows a sign before it. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDD. ASUS P5B SE 5-2...

  • Page 126: Solve Mirror Conflict

    Solving a Mirror conflict A Mirror conflict occurs when both disks in a RAID  (Mirror) configuration are unplugged from the system in turn, then plugged in again. Since both disks contain exactly the same data, the system will be unable to determine which of the two is the source drive.

  • Page 127: Rebuild Mirror Drive

    <Enter> to save the current RAID configuration and exit the JMB33 RAID BOS utility. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N> to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu. ASUS P5B SE 5-2...

  • Page 128: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk ® A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For ® Windows Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver.
  • Page 129 To install the RAID driver in Windows Vista: ® Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. During the OS installation, select JMicron JMB363. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5B SE 5-3...
  • Page 130 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 131: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
  • Page 132 Chapter summary A.1 Intel EM64T ..................A-1 ® A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ......A-1 ® A.3 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...........A-3 ® ASUS P5B SE...

  • Page 133: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM4T. 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 134: 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 4-22 for details. Press <F0>...

  • Page 135: 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. See page 4-20 for details. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5B SE...
  • Page 136 Appendix: CPU features...

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