Asus P5BV-C 2L Specifications

MotherboardP5B-V

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

4-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAsus Music Alarm OptionASUS Music Alarm [Disabled]Detect CD [Enter]Starting Track [Disabled]Press ENTER to run the utilit

ASUS P5B-V 4-37Repeat Track [None]Allows you to enable or disable the repeat track function. Conguration options: [None] [Single] [All]Duration [10 M

4-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.58 (C)Copyright 198

ASUS P5B-V 4-39Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you ma

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5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS P5B -VChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS P5B-V 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Do

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5B-V 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installat

xiP5B-V specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium®

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create JMicron® JMB363 SATA/PATA RAID driver disk. Make JMicr

ASUS P5B-V 5-55.2.5 Manuals menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.

5-6 Chapter 5: Software supportBrowse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.5.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right c

ASUS P5B-V 5-7Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.Filel

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support5.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you throu

ASUS P5B-V 5-99. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After ashing the BIOS, r

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.5.3.2 AI NET2The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™

ASUS P5B-V 5-115.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any probl

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportButton Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface windo

ASUS P5B-V 5-13Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Sc

xiiP5B-V specications summary(continued on the next page)ASUS AI Lifestyle featuresASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan - ASUS AI

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ASUS P5B-V 5-15PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI d

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportConguring PC Probe IIClick to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Thre

ASUS P5B-V 5-175.3.5 ASUS Music AlarmThis motherboard is equipped with an audio alarm clock called ASUS Music Alarm. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportOS congurationTo congure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows®1. Place the support CD into the optical drive.2. Click the U

ASUS P5B-V 5-197. Click the arrow ( ) next to Options in the Options section. The Options panel appears. Disable or select the Repeat mode, then spe

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.5 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI N.O.S., AI Gear, AI Nap, AI Booster, and ASUS Advanced Q-Fa

ASUS P5B-V 5-21Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expanded wi

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS AI N.O.S.This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and auto

ASUS P5B-V 5-235.3.7 ASUS AI GearASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for y

xiiiP5B-V specications summaryInternal connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. En

ASUS P5B-V 5-255.3.9 ASUS Advanced Q-FanThis ASUS Advanced Q-Fan allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan or the Chassis f

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.10 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment w

ASUS P5B-V 5-275.3.11 SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utilityThe ADI AD1988A High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportFrom the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.Audio Setup WizardBy click

ASUS P5B-V 5-29Jack congurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed.Adjust

5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportAudio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings

ASUS P5B-V 5-31If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy rst the RAID driver from the support CD to

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support5.4.2 JMicron® RAID CongurationThe JMicron® Serial ATA controller allows you to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD set

ASUS P5B-V 5-33Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technology

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5-34 Chapter 5: Software support2. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create.3.

ASUS P5B-V 5-355. When done, press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm the action. Press <Y&g

5-36 Chapter 5: Software supportDeleting a RAID set1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow ke

ASUS P5B-V 5-37Resetting disks to non-RAIDTo reset disks to non-RAID:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to non-RAID using t

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportTo solve a Mirror conict:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conict using the up/down arr

ASUS P5B-V 5-39Saving the settings and exiting setupWhen you have nished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow key then press <

5-40 Chapter 5: Software support5.5 Creating a RAID/SATA driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP op

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

ASUS P5B-VChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced Intel S

ASUS P5B-V A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.•

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

ASUS P5B-V A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.•

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5B-VChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package content

ASUS P5B-V 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5B-V motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, ma

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the Europe

ASUS P5B-V 1-3Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA on the go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial A

iiE2692First Edition August 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS Advanced Q-Fan The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology on P5B-V is powered by Intel Quiet System Technology. It ma

ASUS P5B-V 1-5ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS l

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionPEG Link Mode This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance. It allows the motherboard to automa

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

ASUS P5B-VChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview .

ASUS P5B-V 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settin

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationRP5B-V2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure

ASUS P5B-V 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutDDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-132. PCI slots 2-193. PCI Express x1 slots 2-194. PC

ASUS P5B-V 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-24 3. ICH8 S

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P5B-V 2-73. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket

ASUS P5B-V 2-9FastenerMotherboard hole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.2. Push down two fasteners at a

ASUS P5B-V 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer t

ASUS P5B-V 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationNotes on memory limitations• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the oper

ASUS P5B-V 2-15Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/1

ivContents2.6 Jumper ... 2-202.7 Connectors ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • • 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC DS KVR800D2N5/1G • • •

ASUS P5B-V 2-172.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5B-V 2-192.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5B-V 2-212.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memo

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. VGA port

ASUS P5B-V 2-23Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.Audio 2, 4, 6, or

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information13. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devi

ASUS P5B-V 2-252. 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

vContents4.3.6 IDE Conguration ... 4-154.3.7 System Information ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. ICH8 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red] )These connectors are for

ASUS P5B-V 2-274. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID [black] )This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. This connector

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2 [red] )This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE

ASUS P5B-V 2-298. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56 [blue], USB 78 [blue], USB910 [blue] )These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN3, 3-pin P

ASUS P5B-V 2-3111. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V S

ASUS P5B-V 2-33• 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.

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationQ-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by onl

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

viContents5.3 Software information ... 5-85.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ...

ASUS P5B-VChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the computer

ASUS P5B-V 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000:1. Click the Start butto

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

ASUS P5B-VChapter summary44.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5B-V 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BI

4-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. V

ASUS P5B-V 4-34.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the update

4-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download t

ASUS P5B-V 4-54.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it f

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setupRecovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk

ASUS P5B-V 4-7Installing ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Util

4-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

ASUS P5B-V 4-9Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop b

4-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system bec

ASUS P5B-V 4-114.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAdvanc

4-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5B-V 4-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informati

4-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.3.5 SATA1, SATA2, SATA5, and SATA6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There

ASUS P5B-V 4-15PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.3.7 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5B-V 4-174.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when chang

4-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe following items appear only when the AI Tuning item is set to [Manual].CPU Frequency [200]Displays the frequency sent by

ASUS P5B-V 4-19FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]Allows you to select the FSB termination voltagae or set it to auto for safe mode. Conguration options:

4-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupLegacy USB Support [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting t

ASUS P5B-V 4-21Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]Allows you to disable or enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the c

4-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupThe following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedS

ASUS P5B-V 4-23North Bridge chipset CongurationMemory Remap Feature [Disabled] Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Initiate Graphics Adapter

4-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSorth Bridge chipset CongurationPCIEx16_2 Force [Auto]Sorth Bridge Config urationPCIEx16_2 Force [Auto]Allows you to m

ASUS P5B-V 4-254.4.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [AC97]Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

4-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.4.7 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS P5B-V 4-274.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press

4-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.5.5 APM CongurationAPM Conguration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By

ASUS P5B-V 4-29Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX

4-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPower Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the pow

ASUS P5B-V 4-314.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the s

4-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5B-V 4-33If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for

4-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS P5B-V 4-35Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS c