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.

Installing the CPU

To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

P5B-PLUS CPU Socket 775

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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.
Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 angle.
Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100 angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

Load plate

Alignment key
Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottomleft 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!
Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 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 Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
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 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intelcertified multidirectional 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.

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.

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.

PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.

Jumper

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!
Normal (Default) Clear RTC

P5B-PLUS 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 behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

+5VSB (Default)

USBPW5-8

+5V (Default) +5VSB

P5B-PLUS USB device wake-up
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up. If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

+5V (Default)

P5B-PLUS Keyboard power setting

Connectors

Rear panel connectors

1. 2. 3. 4.

PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Attansic 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.

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

LAN port

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. 8. 9. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 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. 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.
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 Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out
11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Connect the IR receiver ONLY to USB port 1 and 2, which supports remote control function. Plugging any other USB devices to these two ports will turn on the computer.
12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. 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.
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 Controller item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 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.
14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

Internal connectors

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P5B-PLUS Floppy disk drive connector

JMicron JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive, which you can combine with an external Serial ATA hard disk drive to configure for RAID via the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller.
The JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS is set to [IDE] by default.

SATA_RAID

GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND
P5B-PLUS SATA_RAID connector Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you CANNOT enter the JMicron JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. ASUS P5B-Plus Series 2-27
ICH8R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel ICH8R RAID controller.
These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.3.5 IDE Configuration for details. For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives. For RAID 10, use at least four hard disk drives. Use two to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.
GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND
GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_RXP2 GND
GNDRSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_RXP6 GNDRSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_TXP6 GND
GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5

P5B-PLUS SATA connectors

You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are using Windows 2000/XP or later version. When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2/5/6 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.

The IEEE1394a module is purchased separately.
NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V

USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND

USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND

GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V

TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V
Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.
CPU, chassis, power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 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
GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation

CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2

Rotation +12V GND

P5B-PLUS Fan connectors

Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature.
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. 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

(Default)
P5B-PLUS Chassis intrusion connector
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-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.

Chassis Signal GND

+5VSB_MB
+3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts

+12V DC GND

P5B-PLUS ATX power connectors
Make sure to remove the cap on the EATX12V connector before connecting an 4-pin EPS +12V power plug. Use only 4-pin ATX12V EPS +12V power plug for the EATX12V connector. Chapter 2: Hardware information

TPM P5B-PLUS TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY!
15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED+ PLED-

SPEAKER
+5V Ground Ground Speaker
IDE_LED+ IDE_LEDReset Ground PWR Ground

IDE_LED

RESET PWRSW
P5B-PLUS System panel connector
* Requires an ATX power supply.
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.
ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)
You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS QConnector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the respective front panel cable labels.
Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard.
The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard.
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Starting up for the first time.. 3-1 Turning off the computer... 3-2.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Starting up for the first time
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 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 After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX 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.

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled]
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PECI [Disabled]

Intel(R) SpeedStep (tm) Tech. [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Automatic]

Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Norrth Bridge features. Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ENABLED: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLED: Do not allow remapping of memory North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Static Read Control Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG Port Configuration PEG Force x1
[Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [PEG/PCI] [Disabled]

+- F1 F10 ESC

Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Static Read Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Disable] [Auto] [Fast] [Faster] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message Password Uninstalled appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed
Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Save and Exit Exit
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility. [View Only] allows access but does not allow change to any field. [Limited] allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. 2. 3. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]

ASUS P5B-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

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.

PCI browser

Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information.
The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser.
CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled HyperThreading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors.
Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space.

Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory.

Configuring PC Probe II

Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale.
Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes
Cancels or ignores your changes
Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration

5.3.3

ASUS AI Suite
ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan utilities easily.

Installing AI Suite

To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching AI Suite

You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows desktop. To launch the AI Suite from the Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application.

Using AI Suite

Click the AI N.O.S., AI Gear, AI Nap, AI Booster, or Q-Fan icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to normal state.
Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch AI Gear Press to launch AI Booster Press to launch AI N.O.S. Press to launch Q-Fan
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window.
Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency
Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK

The PK Series of G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK is a 2048MByte matched pair kit of DDR2 SDRAM DIMM. This model of memory built with 8 layers PCB provides excellent performance in the DualChannel DDR2-based motherboards. It has been tested comprehensively in multiple DDR2 motherboards to ensure compatibility and performance at its rated speed. This memory has been veried to operate at DDRwith latencies of 5-5-5-15 at 2.0-2.1 VDIMM.

SPECIFICATIONS

- 240-PIN DDR2 SDRAM DIMM - DDR/ PC- Latencies - 5-5-5-15 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS) - Voltage 2.0-2.1v - 2048 Megabytes of DDR2 memory - Two matched F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK - SPD programmed at - JEDEC Standard latencies 5-5-5-15 at DDR- 8 Layers of PCB - Lifetime Warranty
Every module is tested in G.SKILLs factory at the operating speed of DDRwith latencies 5-5-5-15 at 2.0 VDIMM. However, actual results may very depending on the overclocking ability of your other computer componets. G.SKILL may periodically update the part with new RAM versions of some greater performance. RAM used on the module may change without notice.

VERSION 1.0. G.SKILL

F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK has been tested on following motherboards. Model Abit IP35, IP35-E, IP35-PRO Abit IX38 Asus P5K Deluxe Asus Maximus Formula Asus Striker II Formula Asus P5B Deluxe Asus Commando Asus P5B-E Asus Rampage Formula eVGA 780i-SLI Gigabyte P35-DS3, EP35-DS3 Gigabyte X38-DS4, X38-DQ6, EX38-DQ6 Gigabyte X48-DQ6 Chipset Intel P35 Intel X38 Intel P35 Intel X38 nVidia 780i Intel P965 Intel P965 Intel P965 Intel X48 nVidia 780i Intel P35 Intel X38 Intel X48 2DIMM OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK 4DIMM OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
G.SKILL does NOT recommend to run F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK on following motherboards. Asus P5N-D
(Recommends F2-8000CL5D-2GBPK)
4DIMM on any motherboard with NB nvidia 680i and 650i

(Recommands 2DIMM only)

G.SKILL will periodically update the compatible motherboard table. Please check back frequently. If you have any question about compatible motherboard, please email to ustech@gskill.com
4/12/2008 VERSION 1.1. G.SKILL
Abit IP35, IP35-E, IP35-PRO BIOS Setting

- For FSB 266 MHz CPU

- For FSB 333 MHz CPU
NOTE: Make sure your CPU is stable if overclocking required
3/13/2008 VERSION 1.0. G.SKILL
Abit IX38 Quad GT BIOS Setting
3/11/2008 VERSION 1.0. G.SKILL
Asus P5K Deluxe Bios Setting
Asus Maximus Formula Bios Setting
Asus Striker II Formula Bios Setting
- For FSB 266 MHz CPU - For FSB 333 MHz CPU

- Voltage Setting

- Timing Setting
3/25/2008 VERSION 1.0. G.SKILL
Asus Commando Bios Setting
- For FSB 266 and 333 MHz CPU

Asus P5B Deluxe Setting

NOTE: For FSB 333MHz CPU, Please set CPU FSB Frequency to 355MHz. NOTE: Make sure your CPU is stable if overclocking required
Asus Rampage Formula Setting
4/12/2008 VERSION 1.0. G.SKILL

eVGA 780i Bios Setting

- For FSB 333 MHz CPU - Memory Voltage

- Memory Timing

NOTE: For FSB 266 MHz CPU, please set FSB QDR MHz to 1066
Gigabyte P35 DS3 Bios Setting
Gigabyte X38 DS4 / DQ6 Bios Setting
Gigabyte X48 DQ6 Bios Setting