Asus EVOLUTION P5E64 WS User Manual

P5E64 WS  
Evolution  
 
Contents  
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AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-24  
ATI® CrossFire™ technology support  
Intel® EM64T..................................................................................A-1  
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3  
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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 manufacturer’s  
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.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is  
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications  
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the  
Canadian Department of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the  
electrical outlet before relocating the system.  
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the  
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are  
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system  
before you add a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure  
that all power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.  
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.  
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,  
contact your local power company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a  
qualified service technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all  
the manuals that came with the package.  
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the  
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer  
immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from  
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in  
any area where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified  
service technician or your retailer.  
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,  
electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not  
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic  
products.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring  
the motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This guide contains the following parts:  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new  
technology it supports.  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform  
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,  
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down  
the system.  
Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup  
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 5: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the  
motherboard package.  
Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support  
This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics  
card installation procedures.  
Appendix: CPU features  
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the  
motherboard supports.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and  
software updates.  
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ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and  
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty  
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not  
part of the standard package.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following  
symbols used throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself  
when trying to complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components  
when trying to complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a  
task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the  
Enter or Return key.  
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the  
key names are connected with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>  
Command  
Means that you must type the command exactly as  
shown.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM  
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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications  
CPU  
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core2 / Pentium® D / Pentium®  
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/ Celeron® processor  
Supports Intel® 45nm, Core2 Extreme / Core2 Quad /  
Core2 Duo processor  
Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology  
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list  
Chipset  
Northbridge: Intel® MCH X48  
Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R  
System bus  
Memory  
1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
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4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered DDR3  
1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz memory  
modules  
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Supports up to 8 GB system memory  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
4 x PCI Expressx16 slots  
1 x PCI Expressx4 slot  
2 x PCI 2.2 slots  
Intel® ICH9R Southbridge  
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6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, and  
5 configuration  
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Intel® Matrix Storage Technology  
Marvell® 88SE6145 SATA/PATA controller  
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1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for up to 2 PATA devices  
2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports and 2 x External SATA  
3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 configuration  
Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Dual Gigabit LAN controllers  
Supports teaming function  
ADI® 1988B 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC  
LAN  
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High Definition audio  
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Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-  
streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology  
Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O  
ASUS AI Audio 2  
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ASUS Noise Filter  
IEEE 1394  
USB  
VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports  
(one at midboard; one at back panel)  
Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6  
at back panel)  
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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications  
AI Lifestyle Unique  
Features  
ASUS Power Saving solution:  
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ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)  
ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU Utility)  
ASUS AI Nap  
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ASUS Workstation Features:  
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G.P. Diagnosis card  
ASUS SASsaby cards support  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:  
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ASUS HE95  
ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design  
ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe  
solution  
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ASUS Q-Fan 2  
ASUS EZ DIY:  
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ASUS Q-Connector  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS AI Slot Detector  
Other Features  
ASUS MyLogo 2  
Multi-language BIOS  
ASUS Exclusive  
Intelligent overclocking tools:  
Overclocking Features  
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ASUS AI Booster utility  
Precision Tweaker 2:  
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V  
increment  
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vDIMM: 40-step DRAM voltage control  
vChipset (N.B.): 25-step DRAM voltage control  
vFSB Termination: 15-step DRAM voltage control  
vCPU PLL: 64-step Chipset voltage control  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)  
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FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz  
increment  
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Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz  
PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to  
150MHz at 1MHz increment  
Overclocking Protection:  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications  
Internal connectors  
3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
1 x IDE connector  
6 x Serial ATA connectors  
1 x CPU fan connector with PWM control  
2 x Chassis fan conectors with Q-fan 2 control  
1 x Power fan connector  
1 x IEEE1394a connector  
1 x COM connector  
1 x TPM connector  
1 x Chassis intrusion connector  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x CD audio in connector  
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector  
1 x 8-pin ATX +12 V power connector  
1 x 20-pin panel connector  
Rear panel connectors  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
2 x External Serial ATA port  
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port  
1 x IEEE1394a  
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports  
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
8-channel audio ports  
BIOS features  
16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0,  
SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS  
CrashFree BIOS 3  
Manageability  
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis  
Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS  
Support DVD contents  
Drivers  
ASUS PC Probe II  
ASUS AI Suite  
Anti-virus software  
Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 7.0  
Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C  
Form factor  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Chapter 1:  
Product  
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introduction  
 
Chapter summary  
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1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1  
Package contents......................................................................... 1-1  
Special features............................................................................ 1-2  
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard!  
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it  
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!  
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the  
items in your package with the list below.  
1.2  
Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
I/O modules  
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution  
1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module  
1 x COM port module  
Cables  
Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices  
Serial ATA power cable for 4 devices  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
Accessories  
I/O shield  
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system  
panel; Retail version only)  
G.P. Diagnosis card (Retail version only)  
Application DVD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support DVD  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution  
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1.3  
Special features  
1.3.1  
Product highlights  
Green ASUS  
This 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/packaging to safeguard  
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.  
Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad /  
Core™2 Duo Processor Support  
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad /  
Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking,  
multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The  
Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world.  
This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing  
process.  
Intel X48 Chipset  
The Intel® X48 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dual-  
channel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 architecture, 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 FSB  
(Front Side Bus), dual PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. 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.  
PCIe 2.0  
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed  
and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward  
compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices.  
DDR3 memory support  
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates  
of 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth  
requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The  
dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory  
to boost system performance. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the  
memory size across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs  
into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the  
same time. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory size. See page  
2-13 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
 
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go  
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial  
ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and  
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external  
SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions.  
Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices.  
See page 2-25 and 2-28 for details.  
Dual RAID solution  
The Intel® ICH9R Southbridge incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high  
performance RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions, and the Marvell® controller provides  
another four external Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions,  
making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and  
data back up protection without the cost of add-on cards. See page 2-28 to 2-29  
for details  
IEEE 1394a support  
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video  
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals  
& other PC portable devices. See page 2-24 and 2-30 for details.  
S/PDIF digital sound ready  
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio  
systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)  
jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and  
keeps the best signal quality. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details.  
Dual Gigabit LAN solution  
The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network  
gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. This capability  
ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or  
latency. See page 2-24 for details.  
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution  
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High Definition Audio  
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High  
Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality  
192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-  
streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different  
destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing  
multi-channel network games. See page 2-24 to 2-25 for details.  
1.3.2  
ASUS special features  
ASUS Power Saving Solution  
ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced  
computing power and energy consumption.  
ASUS EPU  
The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and  
tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light  
loadings. It automatically provides power for higher performance or improve  
efficiency by 7% when the PC is running low intensity applications. Working  
together with AI Gear 3, this can help you attain the best possible power  
efficiency and energy savings up to 58.6% to help save the environment. See  
page 5-20 for details.  
AI Nap  
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise  
when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS  
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-21 for  
details.  
ASUS Workstation Features  
ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system maintainance and  
storage technology.  
G.P. Diagnosis card  
Bundled with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P.  
Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly  
providing precise system checks right after they switch on their PCs. See  
page 2-37 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
 
ASUS SASsaby cards support  
This motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional).  
Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for  
storage expansion and upgrade needs.  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution  
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the  
overclocking capability.  
HE 95  
With the whole new high power efficiency design – HE 95, this motherboard  
is able to achieve 95%+ power efficiency in light loading mode and 90%+ in  
full/heavy loading mode. No software or driver required, the hardware-based  
HE 95 automatically saves power for users.  
New Generation 8-Phase Power Design  
The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to  
generate less heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power  
solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which  
keeps CPU and power module from suffering the risk of high power stress.  
It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially  
beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading  
or overclocking mode.  
Fanless Design - Heat-pipe  
The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to  
the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing  
airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative  
heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless  
design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it  
provides options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The Heat  
Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.  
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and  
affect the heat dissipation performance.  
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution  
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ASUS Stack Cool 2  
Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively  
by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components  
to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for  
effective heat dissipation.  
Q-Fan 2  
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis  
fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient  
operation. See page 4-34 and 5-22 for details.  
ASUS Crystal Sound  
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,  
video conference and recording.  
AI Audio 2  
AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound  
field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or  
solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to  
experience true-to-life high quality audio. See page 5-24 to 5-32 for details.  
Noise Filter  
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like  
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates  
it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 5-27 and 5-32 for  
details.  
ASUS EZ DIY  
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer  
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.  
ASUS Q-Connector  
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis  
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the  
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding  
wrong cable connections. See page 2-36 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to  
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be  
stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and  
distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-40 for details.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data  
from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined  
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.  
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an  
OS-based flash utility. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details.  
ASUS AI Slot Detector  
When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can find out if they are installed  
successfully via ASUS’s innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they  
switch on the power. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way  
to set up without entering the operating system. See page 2-22 for details.  
1.3.3  
ASUS stylish features  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for  
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-36 for details.  
1.3.4  
ASUS intelligent overclocking features  
Precision Tweaker 2  
Allows the user to adjust the North Bridge Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, CPU  
PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve  
the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.  
See page 4-23 for details.  
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution  
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the  
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the  
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system  
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the  
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.  
Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R.  
function.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
This chapter lists the hardware setup  
procedures that you have to perform  
when installing system components. It  
includes description of the jumpers and  
connectors on the motherboard.  
Chapter 2: Hardware  
2
information  
 
2.1  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components  
or change any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any  
component.  
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal  
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to  
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic  
pad or in the bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power  
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power  
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,  
peripherals, and/or components.  
Onboard LED  
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that  
the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you  
should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or  
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location  
of the onboard LED.  
SB_PWR  
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P5E64 WS EVOLUTION  
ON  
OFF  
Standby  
Power  
Powered  
Off  
P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED  
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution  
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2.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to  
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the  
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage  
motherboard components.  
2.2.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in  
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the  
chassis as indicated in the image below.  
2.2.2  
Screw holes  
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard  
to the chassis.