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Asus P5B SE - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

Asus P5B SE - Motherboard - ATX
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Motherboard
P5B SE

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Asus P5B SE - Motherboard - ATX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
SocketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel P965
Memory Slots4
Max Memory8 GB
Memory TypeDDR2
Supported RAM Speed800/667/533 MHz
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 3 x PCIe x1, 3 x PCI
Storage Interface4 x SATA 3Gb/s, 1 x IDE
Audio CodecRealtek ALC883
LAN ControllerRealtek RTL8111B
Compatible ProcessorsIntel Core 2 Duo, Pentium, Celeron
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
Audio Output6-channel
Network InterfacesGigabit Ethernet

Summary

Product Introduction

1.3 Special features

Details the key features and technologies of the P5B SE motherboard.

1.3.1 Product highlights

Summarizes the main product selling points and technologies.

Hardware Information

2.2 Motherboard overview

Provides a general layout and installation guide for the motherboard.

2.2.3 Motherboard layout

Illustrates and labels all key components and connectors on the motherboard.

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Describes the CPU socket and installation procedures for the motherboard.

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly install a CPU into the LGA775 socket.

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

Instructions for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly for optimal thermal performance.

2.4 System memory

Details the system memory (DDR2 DIMM) sockets and configuration options.

2.4.2 Memory configurations

Describes how to configure system memory for optimal performance and compatibility.

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step guide on how to install a DIMM module into the motherboard socket.

2.5 Expansion slots

Information on installing and configuring various expansion cards.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

Guide on how to physically install an expansion card into available slots.

2.6.1 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Instructions for clearing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM using the CLRTC jumper.

2.7 Connectors

Details all the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard.

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

Identifies and describes the ports located on the motherboard's rear panel.

2.7.2 Internal connectors

Identifies and describes the internal connectors for various components.

Powering Up

3.1 Starting up for the first time

Guides on the initial startup procedure and power-on self-tests (POST).

3.2 Turning off the computer

Describes methods for properly shutting down the computer system.

BIOS Setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Introduces utilities for managing and updating the motherboard's BIOS.

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

Details the ASUS Update utility for BIOS management within Windows environment.

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

Explains the EZ Flash 2 utility for updating BIOS directly from within the BIOS.

4.1.4 AFUDOS utility

Describes the AFUDOS utility for updating BIOS in a DOS environment.

4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

Details the CrashFree BIOS 3 utility for recovering corrupted BIOS files.

4.2 BIOS setup program

Explains how to navigate and use the BIOS Setup program for system configuration.

4.3 Main menu

Provides an overview of basic system information displayed in the BIOS Main menu.

4.3.4 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4

Displays and allows configuration of detected SATA devices.

4.3.5 IDE Configuration

Configures settings for IDE devices, including SATA and JMicron RAID.

4.4 Advanced menu

Allows configuration of advanced CPU and system device settings.

4.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration

Enables overclocking and adjusts system frequencies and voltages.

4.4.2 USB Configuration

Configures various USB related features and settings.

4.4.3 CPU Configuration

Displays and allows modification of CPU specific settings.

CPU ratio adjustment [Auto]

Adjusts the CPU ratio for overclocking or performance tuning.

Enhanced Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology (EIST) [Enabled]

Enables Intel's power-saving SpeedStep technology for dynamic frequency scaling.

4.4.4 Chipset

Allows configuration of advanced chipset settings for North and South bridges.

4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration

Configures settings for serial port, parallel port, and other onboard devices.

4.5 Power menu

Allows configuration of Advanced Power Management (APM) settings.

4.5.4 APM Configuration

Configures power-on events and restore settings after power loss.

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor

Monitors system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

4.6 Boot menu

Configures the system's boot device priority and settings.

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Sets the sequence of devices the system attempts to boot from.

4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration

Configures various boot-related settings like Quick Boot and Logo display.

4.6.4 Security

Configures system security settings, including passwords.

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Utility to update the BIOS from within the BIOS itself.

Software Support

5.2 Support CD information

Information about the drivers, software, and utilities on the support CD.

5.2.2 Drivers menu

Lists available device drivers for installation from the support CD.

5.2.3 Utilities menu

Lists various utility applications available on the support CD.

ASUS PC Probe II

Monitors system vitals like fan speed, CPU temp, and voltages.

ASUS Update

Utility to update the motherboard BIOS from Windows.

5.3 Software information

Details the software applications available on the support CD.

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™

Allows customization of the motherboard boot logo.

5.3.2 Audio configurations

Configures audio settings using the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II

Monitors system health, detects problems, and alerts users.

5.4 RAID configurations

Explains RAID configurations using the JMicron JMB363 controller.

5.4.1 RAID definitions

Defines different RAID levels (0, 1, 10) and JBOD spanning.

5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks

Steps for installing SATA hard disks for RAID array creation.

5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration

Guides through creating, deleting, and managing RAID sets using JMicron utility.

Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility

Instructions on how to access the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility.

Creating a RAID set

Step-by-step process for creating a new RAID set.

Deleting a RAID set

Procedures for deleting an existing RAID set.

Resetting disks to non-RAID

Resets RAID disks to non-RAID configuration, losing data.

Rebuilding a Mirror Drive

Rebuilds a RAID 1 mirror drive to synchronize data between disks.

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

Guides on creating RAID driver disks for OS installation.

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS

Steps to create a RAID driver disk from BIOS setup.

5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®

Steps to create a RAID driver disk from within Windows OS.

Appendix: CPU Features

A.1 Intel® EM64T

Details Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) support.

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

Explains Intel SpeedStep Technology for power and performance management.

A.2.2 Using the EIST

Guides on how to enable and use the EIST feature in Windows.

A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Explains Intel Hyper-Threading Technology support on the motherboard.

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