User manual ASUS P5B-E

[. . . ] SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi P5B-E specifications summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation P5B-E CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R PWR_FAN P5B-E Fan Connectors GND +12V Rotation Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. 9. This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5B-E Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) COM1 PIN 1 P5B-E COM Port Connector The COM module is purchased separately. 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. 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. P5B-E CHASSIS P5B-E Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 11. This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) P5B-E Azalia-compliant pin definition HP_HD R AAFP Chassis Signal GND Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition NC NC NC AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MIC2_R MIC2_L R MIC2_JD PRESENSE# AGND HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L P5B-E Front Panel Audio Connector · We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. If you want to connect a AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 1: Product introduction · 1-36 +5VSB_MB 12. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. From the Open field, type To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000: D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup assuming that D: is your optical drive. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2. 1. 2 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 DOS-based 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-Test (POST). Visit the ASUS website (www. asus. com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. (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 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD:P5B-E VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM BOARD:Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. Note [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. 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 only. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5B-E 2-3 · · This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. [. . . ] Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming sudio stream while recording. You can enable it for a better recording quality. 3. 3. 2 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. Shift the gear to the performance setting that you like. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Maximum Performance Medium Performance High Maximum Performance Power Saving 3. 3. 3 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. [. . . ]