P5B-Plus Series

Motherboard
E3077 Second Edition V2 February 2007
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Contents

Notices.... vii Safety information... viii About this guide... ix P5B-Plus Series specifications summary.. xi

Chapter 1:

1.1 1.2 1.3
Welcome!.... 1-1 Package contents... 1-1. Special features... 1-2. 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 Product highlights.. 1-2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features.. 1-4 ASUS Special features.. 1-6 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features.. 1-6 ASUS features and the supporting OS.. 1-7

Product introduction

Chapter 2:

2.1 2.2

Before you proceed... 2-1 Motherboard overview... 2-2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 Placement direction.. 2-2 Screw holes... 2-2 Motherboard layout... 2-3 Layout contents... 2-4. Installing the CPU.. 2-7 Installing the heatsink and fan... 2-9 Uninstalling the heatsink and fan.2-11 Overview.. 2-13 Memory configurations.. 2-13. Installing a DIMM... 2-18 Removing a DIMM.. 2-18 Installing an expansion card.. 2-19 Configuring an expansion card.. 2-19 Interrupt assignments.. 2-20 PCI slots.. 2-21. PCI Express x1 slots.. 2-21 PCI Express x16 slot... 2-21.

Hardware information

Central Processing Unit (CPU).. 2-6 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3
System memory... 2-13 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4
Expansion slots... 2-19. 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6
2.6 2.7 Jumper.... 2-22 Connectors.... 2-24 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors... 2-24 Internal connectors... 2-27

Chapter 3:

3.1 3.2
Starting up for the first time.. 3-1 Powering off the computer... 3-2. 3.2.1 3.2.2 Using the OS shut down function. 3-2. Using the dual function power switch.. 3-2.

Powering up

Chapter 4:
4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6
Managing and updating your BIOS.. 4-1 ASUS Update utility.. 4-1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.. 4-4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility... 4-5. AFUDOS utility... 4-6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.. 4-8 BIOS menu screen... 4-10. Menu bar.. 4-10 Navigation keys... 4-10. Menu items...4-11 Sub-menu items..4-11 Configuration fields..4-11 Pop-up window...4-11 Scroll bar...4-11 General help..4-11 System Time... 4-12 System Date... 4-12 Legacy Diskette A... 4-12 SATA 1-6...4-13. IDE Configuration... 4-14. System Information... 4-15

BIOS setup

BIOS setup program... 4-9

Main menu... 4-12

4.4 Advanced menu... 4-16 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 4.4.7 4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.5 4.5.6 4.6 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.7 4.7.1 4.7.2 4.8 5.1 5.2 JumperFree Configuration.. 4-16 USB Configuration.. 4-19 TPM Configuration.. 4-20 CPU Configuration.. 4-21 Chipset... 4-23 Onboard Devices Configuration.. 4-24 PCIPnP... 4-26 Suspend Mode... 4-27 Repost Video on S3 Resume.. 4-27. ACPI 2.0 Support... 4-27 ACPI APIC Support... 4-27 APM Configuration.. 4-28 Hardware Monitor... 4-29 Boot Device Priority.. 4-31 Boot Settings Configuration.. 4-32 Security... 4-34 ASUS EZ Flash 2... 4-36 ASUS O.C. Profile.. 4-37.

Power menu... 4-27

Boot menu... 4-31

Tools menu.... 4-36

Exit menu... 4-38 Installing an operating system.. 5-1 Support CD information... 5-1 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 Running the support CD.. 5-1 Drivers menu.. 5-2. Utilities menu.. 5-3 Make disk menu... 5-5 Manual menu.. 5-6 ASUS contact information.. 5-6 Other information... 5-7

Chapter 5:

Software support
5.3 Software information... 5-9 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 5.3.10 5.4 5.5 5.4.1 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.6 5.6.1 5.6.2 ASUS MyLogo2.. 5-9 PC Probe II...5-11 ASUS AI Suite... 5-17 ASUS AI Gear... 5-19 ASUS AI Nap... 5-20 ASUS AI N.O.S.. 5-21 ASUS Q-Fan... 5-22 ASUS AI Booster... 5-23. AI Remote... 5-24. SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility.. 5-32 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller).. 5-37 RAID definitions... 5-38 Installing Serial ATA hard disks.. 5-39 Intel RAID configurations.. 5-39. JMicron RAID Configuration... 5-47 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-55 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows. 5-55
Windows Vista feature... 5-37 RAID configurations.. 5-38
Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk.. 5-55

Appendix:

A.1 A.2

Intel EM64T....A-1.

CPU features
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)..A-1 A.2.1 A.2.2 System requirements..A-1 Using the EIST...A-2
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 manufacturers 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 users 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.

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.

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.

Intel P965 Chipset

The Intel P965 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/677/533 architecture, 1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. It especially includes Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.

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. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory size. See page 213 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 2-25, and 2-28 for details.

Dual RAID solution

The Intel ICH8R chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. The JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1, and JBOD functions. Making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without the cost of add-on cards. See pages 2-27 to 2-29 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 2-24 and 2-30 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) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 2-26 and 2-34 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, 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. See page 5-36 for details. 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 2-37 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 4-37 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 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 pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details.

ASUS Special features

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 pages 4-32 and 5-9 for details.
ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features
AI NOS (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System (AI NOS) technology autodetects 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 pages 4-16 and 5-21 for details.

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. See pages 4-16 to 4-18 for details.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the dropdown menu, then click Next.
Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start.

Windows 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.
Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.

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 DOSbased utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: P5B-Plus VER: 0106 DATE: 12/14/06 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch

[B] Backup

[ESC] Exit

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press <Enter> to enable it. You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file is found. Then press <Enter>. 4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 4-

AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown.
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filename

Extension name
Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash.. done Write to file. ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 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.

2. 3.

Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.

ASUS P5B-Plus Series 4-35

Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile
Select Screen Select Item Change Field +Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: P5B-Plus VER: 0804 DATE: 11/23/06 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

ASUS O.C. Profile

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

Save to Profle 1/2

Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file.

Load from Profile 1/2

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the file.

Start O.C. Profile

Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the utility.
ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.00 Current CMOS BOARD: P5B-Plus VER: 0106 DATE: 11/23/06 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
This function can support devices such as USB flash disks or floppy disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! 4-37

Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults

Enter Tab F1 F10 ESC

Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.
When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details.

Preferences

You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate.

Hardware monitor panels

The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computers desktop.
Small display Large display
Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move or reposition the panel independently.
Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window.
You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel.
Click to increase value Click to decrease value
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. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information.
You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser.

DMI browser

Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information.

Intel Matrix Storage. The Intel Matrix Storage technology supported by the ICH8R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 function to improve both system performance and data safety. You can also combine two RAID sets to get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives.
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. 2. 3. 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.
Intel RAID configurations
This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and Intel Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel ICH8R Southbridge chip.
Setting the RAID item in BIOS
You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). To do this: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Go to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press <Enter>. Select the item Configure SATA As, then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select RAID from the Configure SATA As item options, then press <Enter>. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press <Enter>, then select Enabled from the options. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup.
Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility
The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

If you have activated ASAP, disable ASAP before you start to create RAID sets.
To enter the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility: 1. 2. 3. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Disks: Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size Type/Status(Vol ID) XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk

[]-Select

[ESC]-Exit

[ENTER]-Select Menu

The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen.
Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)
To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears.
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH8R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.0 GB Create Volume
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters.

[]-Change

[TAB]-Next

[ESC]-Previous Menu

[Enter]-Select

2. 3. 4.

Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 0(Stripe), then press <Enter>. When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. This popup screen appears.

TAB]-Switch Window []-Select Item

[ENTER]-Action

Creating a RAID set
1. In the main JMB363 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
2. 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] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 1-Mirror Disks: Select Disk Block: N/A Size : 159 GB Confirm Creation
3. When the Disks item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to highlight an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set, then press the space bar to confirm selection. Repeat the process until the HDDs are selected. A selected HDD shows a sign before it.
Capacity XXX GB XXX GB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID
[Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 HDD1: HDS722516DLA380
4. Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the block size. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
[Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation
5. When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>.
JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Create New RAID] Name: JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name Available HDD0: HDS722516VLSAGB HDD1: HDS722516DLAGB Type/Status Non-RAID Non-RAID
[RAID Disk Drive List] Create RAID on the selected HDD (Y/N)? Y CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING
Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.
6. 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

Deleting a RAID set

1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.
2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. 3. A selected set shows a set. sign before it. Press the <Del> key to delete the

Qualified Vendors List (DDRQVL for ASUS P5B Deluxe Motherboard)

Project Name: P5B Deluxe

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Vendor

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Chip No.

K4T51083QC K4T51083QC Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package HYB18T256800AF25F HYB18T512160BF-25F HYB18T512800BF25F HYB18T512800BF25F EDD339XX K4T51163QC-ZCE7 HY5PS12821BFP-S5 HY5PS12821BFP-S5 5JAIIZ9DQQ 5JAIIZ9DQQ 5ZD22D9GKX 5ZD22D9GKX 6CD22D9GKX 6CD22D9GKX Heat-Sink Package N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package E2508AB-GE-E AET93F25DB E2508AB-GE-E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package N2TU51280AE-25C NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT5TU64M8BE-25C EPD264082200-3KI0629
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KVR800D2N5/512 KVR800D2N5/1G KHX6400D2LL/1G KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN KHX6400D2K2/2G HYS64T64020HU-25F-A HYS64T32000HU-25F-B HYS64T64000HU-25F-B HYS64T128020HU-25F-B M378T6553CZ3-CE7 M378T3354CZ3-CE7 HYMP564U64BP8-S5 HYMP512U64BP8-S5 MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3 MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 CM2X1024-6400C4 M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 BL6464AA804.8FD BL12864AA804.16FD AHU512E800C5K1C AHU01GE800C5K1C 8G-24IK2-EBT AET660UD00-25DB98X 28V2S8 GX21GB6400DC GX21GB6400UDC M2Y51264TU88A2B-25C NT512T64U88B0BY-25C NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C N/A
DIMM socket support (Optional)
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Note: A* : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C* : Supports 3 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration
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