Asus P5B Motherboard
The P5B motherboard supports the most powerful and energy efficient Intel®
Core™2 processors. It features the Intel® P965 chipset and supports
DDR2 800MHz dual-channel memory architecture. With exclusive innovative tools
– AI NOS™, AI Gear and AI Nap – users can adjust operation speed
according to their specific needs. The P5B is a cool and stable platform that
delivers extreme performance, minimum noise and maximum power saving!
AI Lifestylestyle Series
AI Lifestylestyle Series motherboards bring lifestyle and personal computing
together. They provide you better system performance to enjoy graphic-intensive
games and applications. The cutting-edge audio feature dramatically enhances
the quality of voice signal. Thoughtful design allows you to set up your system
easily. To create a peaceful environment, several new and improved innovations
are included to reduce noise and temperature. Don't change your way of life
for a computer. Instead let the ASUS Lifestyle Series improve the quality of
your life.
Intel
Next-Generation Core™2 Duo Processor
Leading the silicon process technology from 90nm to 65nm, the Intel new-generation
CPU transistors deliver more energy-efficient performance than anyone. Based
on the Intel's next generation Micro Architecture, the Intel Core ™2
Duo processor with two cores and shared L2 caches provides the best capability-per-watt
solutions. The cutting-edge processor the significant performance boosts
and better energy efficient platform.
Intel®
P965 Chipset
The Intel® P965 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support
maximum 8GB dual-channel DDR2 800/533/667 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.
Precision
Tweaker - Boost performance when you need it the most!
It offers ways to raise system performance inch-by-inch and step-by-step
to achieve maximum performance! This is about getting the most out of your
machine and taking pride in your customized computer.
GreenASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS
vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging
to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
Intel Pentium 4
Intel 05A
Intel 05B
Intel Celeron D
Intel Pentium D
Intel Pentium EE
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel 06B
Additional Technologies:
HyperThreading Technology
Front Side Bus:
533MHz
800MHz
1066MHz
Northbridge:
Intel P965
Southbridge:
Intel ICH8
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Azalia Audio CODEC
LAN Type:
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
PCI Slots:
3
PCI Express X1 Slots:
3
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Parallel Ports:
1
USB Ports:
10
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
1
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
4
1 - External (RAID)
1 - Internal (RAID)
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1
Fan Connectors:
4
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Coaxial
1 - Optical
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
8.600 in. (21.9 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket 775 design.
The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and
upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The P5B motherboard is based on the Intel P965 Northbridge chipset and
the Intel ICH8 Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel Pentium Core 2 Extreme,
Core 2 Duo, Pentium Extreme, Pentium D, Pentium 4 and Celeron D Processors,
with Hyper-Threading Technology and 533/800/1066MHz Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The P5B provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with a total
capacity of up to 4GB. You can install DDR2 533/667/800MHz Memory.
PCI
Express Support
The P5B fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections
between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.
This high-speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.
IDE
The P5B includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 66/100/133.
Audio
The P5B comes with an ADI® 8-channel High Definition codec which supports
high quality 8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA RAID Support
The P5B supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces.
Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance, up
to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0,1 and JBOD solutions ( for only external SATA Port
and one internal SATA port)
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.2
Customer Reviews:
9
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Value
4.1
Features
4.2
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.3
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Reviewer:
BorgQueen on
Mar 09, 2008 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I build linux systems for a living. This board worked completely out-of-the-box. The performance using Ark Linux was fantastic. Fast (much faster than any MS OS), and far more stable. All the onboard components, from analog to digital, worked great. No need to add drivers or set anything up. Asus' tech support for windows maybe slow, because the overwhelming amount of support requests, but the linux support was fantastic because there generally isn't any need for it. I would recommend this board and have purchased more since the initial test board.
Reviewer:
svalencia on
Mar 02, 2008 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This was one of the easiest motherboards to install Vista. The way it worked for me was to use SATA on all my drives and DVD-ROM (no PATA). Added 2Gb and avoided RAID. The Gb network works great. Overall a great board if you don't overload it. The P965 chipset has become the workhorse for Intel cpus.
Reviewer:
Tyler on
Jun 17, 2007 Customer Rating:
2.5
Value
2.0
Features
3.0
Quality
1.0
Performance
4.0
HAD too RMA the first board. Had bad IDE port. HORRIBLE support from ASUS! GREAT support from tiger...as usual! good board for the price, just upset that it came defective!
Reviewer:
randomly_i on
Jun 16, 2007 Customer Rating:
2.3
Value
2.0
Features
3.0
Quality
2.0
Performance
2.0
Got this board and teamed it up with Intel E4300, 1GB of memory, and seagate 250gb 7200.10. Everything works as advertised, except I wouldn't buy this board if you were planning on RAID (for that, choose ICH8R or the more recent ICH9R). Also, if you have alot of legacy drives, this board only has IDE ports for a 1 Master and 1 Slave.
And of course, Tiger Direct, awesome service!!
Reviewer:
PV Larry on
Apr 17, 2007 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This was the first computer I built in several years myself since my computer guy left town. I figured i did something wrong, as it booted up first time. Board has been fantastic and trouble free. Highly recommended.
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
Guide To PC Cooling»
Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
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PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware.
Having
Issues With Your PC?
Here Are Some Common Problems And Solutions!
Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
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36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
P5B UPC No:
610839139774 Box Size:
( Length:
11, Width:
13, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
3.2000 pound(s)
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Asus P5B Motherboard
Processor Interface:
5.0
2.5
