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Button Function

Opens the Configuration window

Opens the Report window

Opens the Desktop Management Interface window

Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window

Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window

Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window

Shows/Hides the Preference section

Minimizes the application

Closes the application

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.

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Contents Motherboard E2668 Second Edition July Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Chapter Powering up Chapter Bios setupChapter Software support Software information Appendix CPU featuresRAID configurations Creating a RAID/SATA driver diskFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Conventions used in this guide TypographyP5B Deluxe specifications summary LANUSB Other Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors It supports Chapter summary Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsSerial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go Dual RAID solutionDual Gigabit LAN solution Ieee 1394a supportAsus Quiet Thermal Solution Asus AI Lifestyle featuresKingston HyperX PC2-8500 Ready default runs @1066MHz Asus Crystal Sound Asus Power LED Asus Q-ConnectorAsus CrashFree Bios DTS ConnectAsus Special features Asus Intelligent Overclocking featuresR. CPU Parameter Recall Hardware2 information Chapter summary Before you proceed Blue redScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout 24.5cm 9.6inLayout contents Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardLoad plate Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fanHeatsink and fan assembly in place Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fanRotate each fastener clockwise to ensure reinstalling Overview Memory configurationsSystem memory Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows XP Professional x64 EditionMicron 5JAIIZ9DQQ Kingmax Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmTo install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments These IRQs are usually available for PCI devicesPCI Express x16 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slot Universal PCI-E slot max. x4 mode Primary PCI Express x16 slotJumper P5B Deluxe Clear RTC RAMLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors For WiFi-AP Edition Only Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationExternal Sata port supports external Serial ATA IDE connector 40-1 pin Priide Internal connectorsFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy P5B Deluxe IDE connector Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Right angle sideJMicron JMB363 Serial ATA RAID connector 7-pin Sataraid P5B Deluxe Sataraid connectorIeee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942 P5B Deluxe USB 2.0 connectorsCPU, chassis, power, and chipset fan connectors P5B Deluxe Fan connectorsChassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis ATX power connectors Pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12VFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp AafpBlack Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CDDigital audio connector 4-1 pin Spdif ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin PWR System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelSystem power LED 2-pin Pled Reset button 2-pin ResetConnector system panel Installing the optional fan Fit the grooved edge to the heatsinkHardware information Powering up Starting up for the first time Turning off the computer AMI Bios beep codes Starting up for the first timeTurning off the computer Using the OS shut down functionUsing the dual function power switch Bios setup Chapter summary Installing Asus Update Managing and updating your BiosAsus Update utility Updating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Creating a bootable floppy disk \bootdisk\makeboot aASUSTek EZ Flash 2 Bios ROM Utility Asus EZ Flash 2 utilityTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from the USB flash disk Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Bios setup program Settings Bios menu screenConfiguration Menu barSub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5Sata LBA/Large Mode AutoPIO Mode Auto Type AutoIDE Configuration IDE Detect Time Out Sec Hard Disk Write Protect DisabledSystem Information ProcessorAdvanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationAI Tuning Auto Dram Frequency Auto PCI Clock Synchronization Mode AutoCPU Frequency PCI Express Frequency AutoFSB Termination Voltage Auto Memory Voltage AutoCPU VCore Voltage Auto NB VCore AutoLAN Cable Status Post Check LAN Cable DisabledPost Check LAN cable Disabled USB Configuration CPU Configuration InterR SpeedStep tm Tech. Disabled Execute Disable Bit EnabledHyper Threading Technology Enabled North Bridge Chipset ConfigurationConfiguration options Auto Slow Normal Fast Faster South Bridge Chipset ConfigurationConfiguration options Enabled Disabled PCIEX162/PCIEX11 ForceOnBoard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Repost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi 2.0 Support EnabledAPM Configuration Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Profile Performance Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledPower Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Wait for ‘F1’ If Error EnabledHit ‘DEL’ Message Display Enabled Security Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password Clear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Password Check SetupAsus EZ Flash Main Advanced Power BootTools menu Load from Profile 1/2 Asus O.C. ProfileSave to Profle 1/2 Start O.C. ProfileExit & Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Discard ChangesBios setup Software5 support Installing an operating system Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Utilities menu Make Intel ICH8 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Make Disk menuAdobe Acrobat Reader Marvell Yukon VCT Application Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID/AHCI DriverManuals menu Asus Contact information Other information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format Motherboard InfoFilelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text formatTechnical support Form Software information Asus MyLogo2Asus P5B Deluxe Using the Virtual Cable Tester AI NET2Asus PC Probe Installing PC ProbeUsing PC Probe Launching PC ProbePreferences Hardware monitor panels Changing the monitor panels positionWMI browser DMI browserPCI browser UsageConfiguring PC Probe Memory usageAsus Ai Suite Installing Ai SuiteUsing Ai Suite Launching Ai SuiteOther feature buttons Click Asus Ai Gear Asus Ai Nap Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration Asus Ai N.O.SAsus Q-Fan Enablebutton Fan boxClick Apply at the bottom to save the setup Drop-down listAsus Ai Booster SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility Audio Setup Wizard Jack configuration Various audio settings Audio preferencesMicrophone options RAID configurations Installing Serial ATA hard disks Intel RAID configurationsDelete RAID Volume ↑↓-Select ESC-Exit ENTER-Select MenuPort Drive Model Serial # Size Status RAID0Stripe Select Disks 128KB Create VolumeDisks XX.XGB Non-RAID DiskAre you sure you want to create this volume? Y/N Creating a RAID 1 set mirrored RAID1Mirror Select DisksCreating a RAID 10 set RAID 0+1 Name RAID Level Disks RAID5Parity Select Disks 64KBXxxxxxxxxxxx JMicron RAID Configuration Before creating a RAID setCreating a RAID set Entering the JMB363 RAID Bios utilityPress Ctrl-J to enter RAID Setup Utility 164 Non-RAIDSelected HDD shows a sign before it Disks Select Disk Block N/A Size 159 GBRAID Disk Create RAID on the selected HDD Y/N? Y Level 0-Stripe164 Non-RAID Disks Select Disk 164 RAID Inside RDD0 TAB-Switch Window ↑↓-Select Item ENTER-Action ESC-ExitDeleting a RAID set Resetting disks to non-RAID Rebuild Rebuilding.. %, please wait Solving a Mirror conflictMirror Saving the settings and exiting setup Rebuilding a Mirror DriveCreating a RAID driver disk in Windows Creating a RAID driver diskCreating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS Asus P5B Deluxe Software support CPU features Intel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T System requirementsUsing the Eist Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features