Asus P5B-V Owner Manual

Document

P5B-V

E2692

First Edition

August 2006 ii

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Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

P5B-V specifications summary ................................................................. xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 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

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-3

2.2.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-9

2.3.3 Uninstalling the heatsink and fan ...................................2-11

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-13

2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-13

2.4.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 2-13

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-16

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-16

2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-17

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-17

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-17

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-18

2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-19

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 2-19

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots ................................................... 2-19 iii

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-21

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-21

2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-23

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer .......................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 4-1

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-2

4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-3

4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5

4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-7

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .........................................................4-11

4.2.2 Menu bar ........................................................................4-11

4.2.3 Navigation keys ..............................................................4-11

4.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 4-12

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 4-12

4.2.6 Configuration fields ....................................................... 4-12

4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-12

4.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 4-12

4.2.9 General help ................................................................. 4-12

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-13

4.3.1 System Time ................................................................ 4-13

4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-13

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-13

4.3.4 Language ...................................................................... 4-13

4.3.5 SATA 1-4 ..........................................................................................4-14

4.3.6 IDE Configuration .......................................................... 4-15

4.3.7 System Information ....................................................... 4-16

4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17

4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 4-17

4.4.2 LAN Cable Status ......................................................... 4-19

4.4.3 USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-20

4.4.4 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-21

4.4.5 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-22

4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration ...................................... 4-24

4.4.7 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-26

4.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-27

4.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 4-27

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................ 4-27

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 4-27

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 4-27

4.5.5 APM Configuration ........................................................ 4-28

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-29

4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-31

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-31

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 4-32

4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-33

4.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-35

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-35

4.7.2 ASUS Music Alarm ........................................................ 4-36

4.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ......................................................... 4-38

4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-39

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1

5.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3

5.2.4 Make disk menu .............................................................. 5-4

5.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 5-5

5.2.6 ASUS contact information ............................................... 5-5

5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-6 v

5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-8

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ........................................................... 5-8

5.3.2 AI NET2 ........................................................................ 5-10

5.3.3 PC Probe II ....................................................................5-11

5.3.4 ASUS Music Alarm ........................................................ 5-17

5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................... 5-17

5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S. ............................................................ 5-22

5.3.7 ASUS AI Gear ............................................................... 5-23

5.3.8 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-24

5.3.9 ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ................................................ 5-25

5.3.10 ASUS AI Booster ........................................................... 5-26

5.3.11 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility ...................... 5-27

5 .4 RAID configurations .................................................................. 5-31

5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-31

5.4.2 JMicron ® RAID Configuration ........................................ 5-32

5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk ............................................ 5-40

5.5.1 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk without enter the OS

...................................................................................... 5-40

5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in the OS ................. 5-40

Appendix: CPU features

A.1 Intel® EM64T.................................................................................A-1

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) .......................A-1

A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................A-1

A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................A-2

A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ..........................................A-3

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the

Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.

If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

• Appendix: CPU features

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

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key>

<Key1+Key2+Key3>

Command

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the

Enter or Return key.

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5BV.ROM

P5B-V specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

System Bus

Memory

VGA

Expansion Slots

Storage

LAN

Audio

IEEE 1394

USB

LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2

Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 /

Celeron ® D Processors

Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors

Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ready

* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Northbridge: Intel

Southbridge: Intel

G965 with Intel ® Clear Video

Technology and enhanced 3D feature

ICH8

1066 / 800 / 533 MHz

4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non-ECC,

un-buffered memory

Dual channel memory architecture

Intel ® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 integrated

High definition video processing with maximum

resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels (@75Hz)

Maximum shared memory of 256 MB

Supports Microsoft

3.0

® DX 9, OpenGL 1.5, and Pixel Shader

2 x PCI-E x16 slots (blue @ x16 mode, black @ x2 or x4

mode)

2 x PCI-E x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

Southbridge Intel ® ICH8

- 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports.

JMicron ® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller

- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

- 1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port

- 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port support RAID 0, 1,

and JBOD configuration

Marvell ® 88E8001 PCI Gigabit LAN controller

ADI ® AD1988A 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

Support Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-streaming and

Jack-Retasking

Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back I/O

ASUS Noise Filter

TI ® 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)

10 x USB2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)

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ASUS AI Lifestyle features

Other Features

ASUS Exclusive

Overclocking features

Rear panel

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Advanced Q-Fan

- ASUS AI Gear

- ASUS AI Nap

- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2

ASUS Crystal Sound

- Noise filter

ASUS EZ DIY

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS O.C. Profile

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Music Alarm

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:

- vDIMM: 4-step DRAM voltage control

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25 mV increment

- vChipset: 4-step chipset voltage control

Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB

tuning from 100MHz to 500 MHz at 1MHz

increment; memory tuning from 533 to 1066MHz;

PCI-E tuning from 90 to 150MHz at 1 MHz increment

Overclocking protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x VGA port

1 x External Serial ATA port

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

1 x IEEE1394a

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8-channel audio ports

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P5B-V specifications summary

Internal connectors

BIOS features

Manageability

Power requirements

Support CD contents

Form factor

3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x IDE connector for two devices

5 x Serial ATA connectors

1 x CPU / 3 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors

1 x ADH connector

1 x COM connector

1 x IEEE1394a connector

1 x S/PDIF Out connector

1 x Azalia Digital Header

Chassis intrusion connector

Front panel audio connector

CD audio in connector

24-pin ATX power connector

8-pin ATX 12 V power connector

System panel connector

8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, 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, AOL

ATX power supply with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs

ATX 12V 2.0 compliant

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS Update

ASUS AI Suite

ASUS Music Alarm

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

introduction

Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS P5B-V

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5B-V motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

I/O modules

Cables

Accessories

Application CD

Documentation

ASUS P5B-V

1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module

1 x Serial ATA cable kit

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable

1 x Floppy disk drive cable

I/O shield

1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only)

ASUS motherboard support CD

User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

LGA775 Intel

Core™2 Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel ® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 /

800 MHz FSB, Intel ® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

Intel G965 Chipset

The Intel ® G965 Express Chipset boosts your gaming and multimedia experience with the integrated graphics engine Intel ® Graphics Media Accelerator X3000.

Delivering breakthrough increases in 3D, 2D, and video capabilities, the integrated chipset meets the changing display requirements of visually rich applications. The

Intel ® G965 Express features the Intel® Clear Video Technology, which trailblazes new standards in high-definition video, crisp imaging, and accurate color control.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of

800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest

3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s.

Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. See pages 2-13 to 2-16 for details.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals

& other PC portable devices. See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for details.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial

ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external

SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions.

Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices.

See pages 2-22, 2-25, and 2-26 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack.

It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 2-23 and 2-27 for details.

High Definition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High

Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality

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 page 5-27 for details.

1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.

AI Gear

AI Gear provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose the mode that best suits your computing needs. See page 5-23 for details.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-24 for details.

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ASUS Advanced Q-Fan

The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B-V is powered by Intel Quiet

System Technology. It makes the change of fan speed more smoothly, and efficiently reduces the noise caused by fans’ abruptly speeding up. Moreover,

ASUS Thermatat has a better control over a constant temperature system environment. See page 5-25 for details.

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.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature enhances speech-centric applications like Skype, online games, video conference and recording.

Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-33 for details.

ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-38 for details.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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 4-5 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.

Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an

OS-based flash utility. See page 4-2 for details.

1.3.3 ASUS Special features

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you configure your system easier and faster. See page 4-13 for details.

ASUS Music Alarm

Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call with your favorite

CD music when system is off. See page 4-36 and 5-17 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-32 and 5-8 for details.

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. See page 5-22 for details.

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PEG Link Mode

This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance. It allows the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Four additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode.

Precision Tweaker

This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance.

AI NET2

AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the

Ethernet cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. During the bootup process, AI

NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to

100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages 4-23 and 5-10 for details.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the

BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the

BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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.

information

Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-13

2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-17

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-21

ASUS P5B-V

2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

P5B-V Onboard LED

Power

SB_PWR

OFF

Off

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2 Screw holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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2.2.3 Motherboard layout

24.4cm (9.6in)

EATX12V

CPU_FAN

IE1394_1

SATA_USB12

LAN_USB34

AUDIO

LGA775

PWR_FAN

USB910

SATA_RAID1

CHA_FAN2

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16_1

JMB363

PCIEX1_2

Intel MCH G965

8Mb BIOS

AD1988A

SPDIF_OUT

PCI1

PCIEX16_2

Marvell

88E8001

PCI2

AAFP

SB_PWR

ADH

COM1

PCI3

IE1394_2 USB56 USB78

Intel ICH 8

CHA_FAN1

TPM

CLRTC

CHASSIS

SATA2 SATA1

SATA6 SATA5

PANEL

PRI_IDE

CHA_FAN3

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2.2.4 Layout contents

Slots

1. DDR2 DIMM slots

2. PCI slots

3. PCI Express x1 slots

4. PCI Express x16 slot

Jumper

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green)

2 . VGA port

3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

4. LAN (RJ-45) port

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black)

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange)

7. Line In port (light blue)

8. Line Out port (lime)

9. Microphone port (pink)

10. Side Speaker Out port (gray)

11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

12. External SATA port

13. IEEE 1394a port

14. S/PDIF Out port

15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

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Internal connectors Pag e

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

3. ICH8 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red],

SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])

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4. JMicron ® JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID [black] ) 2-26

5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2 [red])

6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF)

7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910)

9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,

3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)

14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2/Pentium processors.

D/Pentium ® 4/Pentium ® Extreme and Celeron ® D

• Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.

• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the

CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2.3.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

P5B-V 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.

2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Load lever

PnP cap

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.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

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4. 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

5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the

CPU notch.

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel

Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ®

® Enhanced

Technology

(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• When you buy a boxed Intel use only Intel ®

® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you

-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel ® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

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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.)

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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

A B

B A

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled

CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

P5B-V CPU Fan Connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

A B

B A

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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5. 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.)

Narrow end of the groove

Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

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2.4 System memory

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory

Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a

240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

P5B-V 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

Channel

Channel A

Channel B

Sockets

DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

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.

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• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• If you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows ® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE).

• If you install Windows ® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

• The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and

16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for Intel ® Quiet System Technology.

• Due to chipset limitation, double x16 memory modules or memory modules with 128MB chips are not supported on this motherboard.

Notes on memory limitations

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to

8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of

2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration.

32-bit

Windows ® 2000 Advanced

Server

64-bit

Windows ® XP Professional x64

Edition

• Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel ® ’s

On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.

• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.

• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=3 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.

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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2 667

Size Vendor

512MB KINGSTON

1024MB KINGSTON

512MB

256MB

512MB

KINGSTON

SAMSUNG

1024MB SAMSUNG

256MB Qimonda

512MB Qimonda

1024MB Qimonda

256MB Qimonda

512MB Qimonda

1024MB Qimonda

512MB

256MB

512MB

Hynix

ELPIDA

ELPIDA crucial

A-DATA

512MB Transcend

1024MB Transcend

512MB Transcend

1024MB Transcend

Chip No

E5108AE-6E-E

HYB18T256800AF3

K4T51163QC-ZCE6

ZCE6K4T51083QC

HYB18T512160AF-3S

HYB18T512800AF3S

HYB18T512160BF-3S

HYB18T512800BF3S

HY5PS12821AFP-Y5

HY5PS12821AFP-Y4

E2508AB-6E-E

E5108AE-6E-E

Heat-Sink Package

AD29608A8B-3EG

E5108AE-6E-E

J12Q3AB-6

Side(s) Part No.

KVR667D2N5/512

KVR667D2N5/1G

KVR667D2E5/512

KVR667D2N5/256

M378T3354CZ0-CE6

M378T6553CZ0-CE6

M378T2953CZ0-CE6

HYS64T32000HU-3S-A

HYS64T64000HU-3S-A

HYS64T128020HU-3S-A

HYS64T32000HU-3S-B

HYS64T64000HU-3S-B

HYS64T128020HU-3S-B

HYMP564U64AP8-Y5

HYMP564U64AP8-Y4

EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E

EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E

BL6464AA663.8FD

M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52

TS64MLQ64V6J

TS128MLQ64V6J

JM367Q643A-6

JM388Q643A-6

DIMM support

A B C

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•

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•

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•

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Size Vendor

512MB KINGSTON

1024MB KINGSTON

512MB

256MB

SAMSUNG

512MB

Qimonda

Hynix

1024MB Hynix

512MB MICRON

1024MB MICRON

512MB MICRON

1024MB MICRON

512MB MICRON

1024MB MICRON

1024MB CORSAIR

512MB A-DATA

512MB

A-DATA

Crucial

1024MB Crucial

Chip No.

K4T51083QC

EDD339XX

K4T51163QC-ZCE7

HYB18T256800AF25F

HY5PS12821BFP-S5

5JAIIZ9DQQ

5ZD22D9GKX

6CD22D9GKX

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

AD29608A8A-25EG

Heat-Sink Package

Side(s) Part No.

KVR800D2N5/512

KVR800D2N5/1G

M378T6553CZ3-CE7

M378T3354CZ3-CE7

HYS64T64020HU-25F-A

HYMP564U64BP8-S5

HYMP512U64BP8-S5

MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3

MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3

MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4

MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4

CM2X1024-6400C4

M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52

M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E

BL6464AA804.8FD

BL12864AA804.16FD

DIMM support

A B C

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• • •

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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

C - Supports 3 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL.

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

DDR2 DIMM notch

To install a DIMM:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Unlocked retaining clip

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR

DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the 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.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DDR2 DIMM notch

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2.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

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.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See

Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

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.

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ

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*

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*

Numeric Data Processor

Primary IDE Channel

Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

LAN (8001)

SATA (JMB 363)

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX16_2

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

USB controller 1

USB controller 2

USB controller 3

USB controller 4

USB controller 5

USB 2.0 controller 1

SATA controller 1

SATA controller 2

HD Audio

A B

—

— shared — shared — shared —

—

— shared —

— shared

—

— shared

— —

C D E F G H

—

— shared —

—

— shared —

—

— — —

— shared —

—

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— shared —

— — —

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—

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—

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—

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—

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—

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—

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—

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—

— —

— shared

—

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2.5.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the

PCI Express x1 slot.

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2.5.6 Two PCI Express x16 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. With two graphics cards installed, the motherboard can enable dual-display.

Primary PCI Express x16 slot (blue)

Secondary PCI Express x16 slot (black)

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2.6 Jumper

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

1 2

CLRTC

2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear CMOS

P5B-V Clear RTC RAM

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU

Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system.

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2.7 Connectors

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1 2 3 4 5 6

7

8

9 15 14 13 12 11 10

1. PS/2 mouse port (green).

This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. VGA port.

This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

4. LAN (RJ-45) port.

Supported by Realtek ® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

Activity/Link Speed LED

Status

OFF

ORANGE

BLINKING

Description Status

No link OFF

Description

10 Mbps connection

Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

LAN port

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

7. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

8. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

9. Microphone port (pink).

This port connects a microphone.

10 Side Speaker Out port (gray).

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio configuration.

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Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in

2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port

Light Blue

Lime

Pink

Orange

Black

Gray

Headset

2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Line In Line In Line In Line In

Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Mic In

–

Mic In

–

Mic In Mic In

Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

–

Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

– – Side Speaker Out

11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

12. External SATA port . This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial

ATA port multiplier. This port supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can combine with an external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s device to configure a RAID

0, RAID 1, or JBOD set through the onboard JMicron SATA RAID controller.

The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA

3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

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• Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA

BIOS setup during POST.

• If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set the

JMicron SATA Controller Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section

“4.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration” for details.

• 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.

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13. IEEE 1394a port.

This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

2.7.2 Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of 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.

FLOPPY

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

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2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.

There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.

Drive jumper setting

Single device Cable-Select or Master

Two devices Cable-Select

Master

Slave

Mode of device(s)

Master

Slave

Master

Slave

Cable connector

Black

Gray

Black or gray

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the

Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

P5B-V IDE Connector

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3. ICH8 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA5

[red], SATA6 [red] )

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

SATA2 SATA1

SATA6 SATA5

P5B-V SATA Connectors

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.

right angle side

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4. JMicron JMB363 ® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID [black] )

This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can configure for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller.

The JMicron SATA controller mode item in the BIOS is set to [IDE] by default.

Set the item to [RAID] if you want to build a RAID set. See section “4.4.6

Onboard Device Configuration” for details.

SATA_RAID1

P5B-V 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; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron

BIOS setup during POST.

® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA

5. 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.

(black)

P5B-V Internal Audio Connector

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6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

P5B-V Digital Audio Connector

SPDIF_OUT

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2 [red] )

This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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+12V TPB1+ GND TP

IE1394_2

P5B-V IEEE 1394a Connector GND +12V TPB1- GND TP

The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.

You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.

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8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56 [blue], USB 78 [blue], USB910 [blue] )

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

USB910

USB+5V USB_P10- USB_P10+ GND NC

P5B-V USB 2.0 Connectors

USB56

USB+5V USB_P9- USB_P9+

- +

USB+5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC

USB+5V USB_P5

USB78

USB+5V USB_P8 GND NC

USB+5V USB_P7

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.

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9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin

CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

CPU_FAN PWR_FAN

Rotation

CHA_FAN2

Rotation

CHA_FAN1

Rotation

CHA_FAN3

Rotation

P5B-V Fan Connectors

All fan connectors support ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature.

10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1 [blue] )

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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COM1

PIN 1

P5B-V COM Port Connector

The COM module is purchased separately.

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11. 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. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “ Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

CHASSIS

Chassis Signal GN

(Default)

P5B-V Chassis Intrusion Connector

12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

AAFP

P5B-V Front Panel Audio 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 capability.

• By default, this connector is set to AC’97 . If you want to connect a High

Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel

Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. See section 4.4.6

Onboard Device Configuration for details.

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13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 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. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

EATX12V

+12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC

GND GND GND GND

+3 Volts

+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+3 Volts

EATXPWR

Ground

+5 Volts

-5 Volts

Ground

PSON#

Ground

-12 Volts

+3 Volts

P5B-V ATX Power Connector

• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration:

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

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14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED SPEAKER

Ground Ground

PA NEL

IDE_LED RESET

PWRSW

* Requires an ATX power supply

P5B-V 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.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the 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.

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Q-Connector (system panel)

You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q-

Connector.

Step1.

Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-

Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition.

Step2.

Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the

System panel connctor.

Step3.

Front panel functions are enabled.

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This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Chapter summary

3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2

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3.1 Starting up for the first time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are secured.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

AMI BIOS beep codes

Beep Description

One beep

Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps

Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps

Error

Keyboard controller error

Refresh Time error

No master drive detected

Floppy controller failure

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2 Turning off the computer

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows ® 2000:

1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down ...

2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down.

If you are using Windows ® XP or later version:

1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down.

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.

Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.

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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.