Asus EVOLUTION P5E64 WS User Manual
P5E64 WS  
Evolution  
 
Contents  
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii  
Notices....................................................................................................... viii  
Safety information ...................................................................................... ix  
About this guide .......................................................................................... x  
P5E64 WS Evolution specifications ........................................................ xii  
Chapter 1:  
Product introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1  
Package contents......................................................................... 1-1  
Special features............................................................................ 1-2  
1.3.1  
1.3.2  
1.3.3  
1.3.4  
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2  
ASUS special features ................................................... 1-4  
ASUS stylish features ..................................................... 1-7  
ASUS intelligent overclocking features........................... 1-7  
Chapter 2:  
Hardware information  
2.1  
2.2  
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1  
Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2  
Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2  
Motherboard layout......................................................... 2-3  
Layout contents............................................................... 2-4  
2.3  
2.4  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7  
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan................................ 2-9  
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................2-11  
System memory ......................................................................... 2-13  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
2.4.4  
Overview....................................................................... 2-13  
Memory configurations.................................................. 2-14  
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-18  
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-18  
2.5  
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-19  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-19  
Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-19  
Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-20  
PCI slots........................................................................ 2-21  
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Contents  
2.5.5  
2.5.6  
2.5.7  
2.5.8  
PCI Express x4 slot....................................................... 2-21  
PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue)................................... 2-21  
Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black)....................... 2-21  
AI Slot Detector............................................................. 2-22  
2.6  
2.7  
Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-23  
Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24  
2.7.1  
2.7.2  
Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-24  
Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26  
2.8  
G.P. Diagnosis card installation................................................ 2-37  
2.8.1  
2.8.2  
2.8.3  
G.P. Diagnosis card layout............................................ 2-37  
Installing G.P. Diagnosis card ....................................... 2-37  
G.P. Diagnosis card check codes.................................. 2-38  
Chapter 3:  
Powering up  
3.1  
Starting up for the first time........................................................ 3-1  
3.2  
Turning off the computer............................................................. 3-2  
3.2.1  
3.2.2  
Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2  
Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2  
Chapter 4:  
4.1  
BIOS setup  
Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1  
4.1.1  
4.1.2  
4.1.3  
4.1.4  
4.1.5  
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1  
Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 4-4  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-5  
AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-6  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-8  
4.2  
BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
4.2.3  
4.2.4  
4.2.5  
4.2.6  
4.2.7  
4.2.8  
4.2.9  
BIOS menu screen........................................................ 4-10  
Menu bar....................................................................... 4-10  
Navigation keys............................................................. 4-10  
Menu items ....................................................................4-11  
Sub-menu items.............................................................4-11  
Configuration fields ........................................................4-11  
Pop-up window ..............................................................4-11  
Scroll bar........................................................................4-11  
General help ..................................................................4-11  
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Contents  
4.3  
Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12  
4.3.1  
4.3.2  
4.3.3  
4.3.4  
4.3.5  
4.3.6  
4.3.7  
4.3.8  
System Time ................................................................. 4-12  
System Date ................................................................. 4-12  
Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-12  
Language...................................................................... 4-12  
SATA 1~6 ...................................................................... 4-13  
SATA Configuration....................................................... 4-14  
AHCI Configuration....................................................... 4-15  
System Information....................................................... 4-16  
4.4  
Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................ 4-17  
4.4.1  
4.4.2  
4.4.3  
4.4.4  
4.4.5  
4.4.6  
4.4.7  
4.4.8  
4.4.9  
Ai Overclock Tuner ....................................................... 4-17  
CPU Ratio Setting ........................................................ 4-18  
FSB Strap to North Bridge ........................................... 4-18  
DRAM Frequency ........................................................ 4-19  
DRAM Command Rate ................................................ 4-19  
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A/B ............................. 4-20  
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B ............................... 4-20  
DRAM Timing Control .................................................. 4-20  
DRAM Static Read Control .......................................... 4-22  
4.4.10 DRAM Dynamic Write Control ...................................... 4-22  
4.4.11 Ai Clock Twister ............................................................ 4-22  
4.4.12 Ai Transaction Booster ................................................. 4-22  
4.4.13 CPU Voltage ............................................................... 4-22  
4.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage ......................................................... 4-23  
4.4.15 FSB Termination Voltage .............................................. 4-23  
4.4.16 DRAM Voltage ............................................................. 4-23  
4.4.17 NB Voltage ................................................................... 4-23  
4.4.18 SB Voltage ................................................................... 4-24  
4.4.19 Clock Over-Charging Voltage ...................................... 4-24  
4.4.20 Load-Line Calibration ................................................... 4-24  
4.4.21 CPU GTL Voltage Reference ....................................... 4-24  
4.4.22 NB GTL Voltage Reference .......................................... 4-24  
4.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum ................................................ 4-24  
4.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum ................................................ 4-24  
Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-25  
4.5  
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Contents  
4.5.1  
4.5.2  
4.5.3  
4.5.4  
4.5.5  
CPU Configuration........................................................ 4-25  
Chipset.......................................................................... 4-27  
Onboard Devices Configuration.................................... 4-28  
USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-29  
PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-30  
4.6  
Power menu................................................................................ 4-31  
4.6.1  
4.6.2  
4.6.3  
4.6.4  
4.6.5  
4.6.6  
Suspend Mode ............................................................. 4-31  
Repost Video on S3 Resume ....................................... 4-31  
ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 4-31  
ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 4-31  
APM Configuration........................................................ 4-32  
Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-33  
4.7  
4.8  
4.9  
Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-35  
4.7.1  
4.7.2  
4.7.3  
Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-35  
Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 4-36  
Security......................................................................... 4-37  
Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-39  
4.8.1  
4.8.2  
4.8.3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-39  
ASUS O.C. Profile......................................................... 4-40  
Ai Net 2 ......................................................................... 4-41  
Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-42  
Chapter 5:  
Software support  
5.1  
5.2  
Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1  
Support DVD information............................................................ 5-1  
5.2.1  
5.2.2  
5.2.3  
5.2.4  
5.2.5  
5.2.6  
5.2.7  
Running the support DVD............................................... 5-1  
Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2  
Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3  
Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-5  
Manual menu .................................................................. 5-6  
ASUS Contact information.............................................. 5-6  
Other information ............................................................ 5-7  
5.3  
Software information ................................................................... 5-9  
5.3.1  
5.3.2  
5.3.3  
ASUS MyLogo2™........................................................... 5-9  
AI NET2 .........................................................................5-11  
ASUS PC Probe II......................................................... 5-12  
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5.3.4  
5.3.5  
5.3.6  
5.3.7  
5.3.8  
5.3.9  
ASUS AI Suite............................................................... 5-18  
ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 ...................................... 5-20  
ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-21  
ASUS Q-Fan 2.............................................................. 5-22  
ASUS AI Booster........................................................... 5-23  
AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-24  
5.4  
RAID configurations .................................................................. 5-33  
5.4.1  
5.4.2  
5.4.3  
RAID definitions ............................................................ 5-33  
Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-34  
Intel® RAID configurations............................................. 5-34  
5.5  
Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 5-44  
5.5.1  
5.5.2  
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-44  
Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®............ 5-44  
Chapetr 6:  
ATI® CrossFire™ technology support  
6.1  
Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1  
6.1.1  
6.1.2  
Requirements.................................................................. 6-1  
Before you begin............................................................. 6-1  
6.2  
6.3  
Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ....................................... 6-2  
Software information ................................................................... 6-5  
6.3.1  
6.3.2  
Installing the device drivers............................................. 6-5  
Using the Catalyst™ Control Center............................... 6-7  
Appendix:  
CPU features  
A.1  
Intel® EM64T..................................................................................A-1  
Using the Intel® EM64T feature......................................................A-1  
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)........................A-1  
A.2  
A.2.1  
A.2.2  
System requirements......................................................A-1  
Using the EIST................................................................A-2  
A.3  
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3  
Using the 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.  
1.  
2.  
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® Core™2 / Pentium® D / Pentium®  
4
/ Celeron® processor  
Supports Intel® 45nm, Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad /  
Core™ 2 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  
-
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered DDR3  
1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz memory  
modules  
-
Supports up to 8 GB system memory  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
4 x PCI Express™ x16 slots  
1 x PCI Express™ x4 slot  
2 x PCI 2.2 slots  
Intel® ICH9R Southbridge  
-
6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, and  
5 configuration  
-
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology  
Marvell® 88SE6145 SATA/PATA controller  
-
-
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  
-
High Definition audio  
-
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:  
-
ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)  
ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU Utility)  
ASUS AI Nap  
-
-
ASUS Workstation Features:  
-
-
G.P. Diagnosis card  
ASUS SASsaby cards support  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:  
-
-
-
ASUS HE95  
ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design  
ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe  
solution  
-
ASUS Q-Fan 2  
ASUS EZ DIY:  
-
-
-
-
-
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  
-
ASUS AI Booster utility  
Precision Tweaker 2:  
-
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)  
-
FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz  
increment  
-
-
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  
1
introduction  
 
Chapter summary  
1
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  
1-1  
 
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.  
1-2  
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.  
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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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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.  
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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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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.  
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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  
 
Chapter summary  
2
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1  
Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6  
System memory ......................................................................... 2-13  
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-19  
Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-23  
Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24  
G.P. Diagnosis card installation................................................ 2-37  
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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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ON  
OFF  
Standby  
Power  
Powered  
Off  
P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED  
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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.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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2.2.3  
Motherboard layout  
24.5cm (9.6in)  
CPU_FAN  
PWR_FAN  
KB_USB56  
EATX12V  
SPDIF_O12  
LGA775  
LAN1_USB12  
F_ESATA12  
LAN2_USB34  
AUDIO  
Intel®  
X48  
Marvell®  
88E8056  
CHA_FAN1  
DET_X4_1  
USB1112  
PCIEX4_1  
®
DET_X16_1  
PCIEX16_1  
PCIEX16_2  
PCI1  
CHA_FAN4  
CD  
DET_X16_2  
Marvell®  
88E6145  
PEX8518  
ADI  
1988B  
DET_PCI1  
DET_X16_3  
DET_PCI2  
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PCIEX16_3  
Intel®  
ICH9R  
CR2032 3V  
PCI2  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
VIA  
VT6308S  
DET_X16_4  
CHA_FAN2  
CHASSIS  
CLRTC  
PCIEX16_4  
SB_PWR  
BIOS  
TPM  
PANEL  
IE1394_2  
COM1  
USB910  
USB78  
AAFP  
CHA_FAN3  
Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and  
internal connectors.  
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2.2.4  
Layout contents  
Slots  
Page  
2-13  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
2-21  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
DDR3 DIMM slots  
PCI slots  
PCI Express x4 slot  
PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue)  
Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black)  
Jumper  
Page  
1.  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_EN)  
2-23  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-25  
2-25  
2-25  
2-25  
2-25  
2-25  
2-25  
1.  
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
2.  
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
LAN 1 (RJ-45) port  
3.  
4.  
IEEE 1394a port  
5.  
LAN 2 (RJ-45) port  
6.  
Center/Subwoofer port (orange)  
Rear Speaker Out port (black)  
Line In port (light blue)  
Line Out port (lime)  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
Microphone port (pink)  
Side Speaker Out port (gray)  
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4  
External SATA ports  
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
Optical S/PDIF Out port  
USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6  
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Internal connectors  
Page  
2-26  
2-27  
2-28  
2-29  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
ICH9R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6)  
Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin  
EXT_SATA1-2)  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)  
IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)  
Optical audio drive connector (4-pin CD)  
2-30  
2-30  
2-31  
2-31  
2-32  
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,  
3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)  
2-32  
2-33  
2-33  
2-34  
2-35  
2-36  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)  
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
ASUS Q-connector (system panel)  
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2.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the  
Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ 2 / Pentium® D /  
Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processors.  
•
•
Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.  
Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure  
system stability.  
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on  
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer  
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP  
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost  
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.  
•
•
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return  
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes  
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts  
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/  
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.  
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2.3.1  
Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
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P5E64 WS Evolution CPU Socket 775  
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you  
and the load lever is on your left.  
2.  
Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is  
released from the retention tab.  
Retention tab  
Load lever  
A
PnP cap  
B
This side of the socket box  
should face you.  
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you  
are installing a CPU.  
3.  
Lift the load lever in the direction of  
the arrow to a 135º angle.  
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4.  
Lift the load plate with your thumb  
and forefinger to a 100º angle (A),  
then push the PnP cap from the load  
plate window to remove (B).  
B
A
Load plate  
Alignment key  
5.  
Position the CPU over the  
socket, making sure that  
the gold triangle is on the  
bottom-left corner of the  
socket then fit the socket  
alignment key into the  
CPU notch.  
CPU notch  
Gold triangle mark  
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the  
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!  
A
6.  
7.  
Close the load plate (A), then  
push the load lever (B) until it  
snaps into the retention tab.  
If installing a dual-core CPU,  
B
connect the chassis fan cable  
to the CHA_FAN2 connector to  
ensure system stability.  
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced  
Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology  
(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more  
information on these CPU features.  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.3.2  
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan  
The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan  
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.  
•
When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan  
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you  
use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.  
•
•
Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design  
and requires no tool to install.  
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure  
that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU  
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.  
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you  
install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.  
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:  
1.  
Place the heatsink on top of the  
installed CPU, making sure that  
the four fasteners match the holes  
on the motherboard.  
Orient the heatsink and fan  
assembly such that the CPU fan  
cable is closest to the CPU fan  
connector.  
Motherboard hole  
Fastener  
Narrow end  
of the groove  
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing  
outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)  
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2.  
Push down two fasteners at a time in  
a diagonal sequence to secure the  
heatsink and fan assembly in place.  
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
3.  
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled  
CPU_FAN.  
CPU_FAN  
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P5E64 WS Evolution CPU fan connector  
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors  
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.  
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2.3.3  
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan  
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:  
1.  
2.  
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from  
the connector on the motherboard.  
Rotate each fastener  
counterclockwise.  
3.  
Pull up two fasteners at a time in  
a diagonal sequence to disengage  
the heatsink and fan assembly  
from the motherboard.  
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
4.  
Carefully remove the heatsink  
and fan assembly from the  
motherboard.  
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5.  
Rotate each fastener clockwise to  
ensure correct orientation when  
reinstalling.  
Narrow end of the groove  
The narrow end of the  
groove should point outward  
after resetting. (The photo  
shows the groove shaded for  
emphasis.)  
Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for  
detailed information on CPU fan installation.  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.4  
System memory  
2.4.1  
Overview  
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory  
Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance  
with less power consumption.  
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:  
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240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets  
Channel  
Sockets  
Channel A  
Channel B  
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2  
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2.4.2  
Memory configurations  
You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM  
sockets.  
Recommended Memory Configurations  
Sockets  
Mode  
DIMM_A1  
Populated  
—
DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B1  
—
DIMM_B2  
—
—
—
—
Single-Channel  
Populated  
Populated  
Populated  
Dual-channel (1)  
Dual-channel (2)  
Populated  
Populated  
—
—
Populated  
Populated  
•
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The  
system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel  
configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then  
mapped for single-channel operation.  
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum  
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the  
same vendor.  
•
If you install four 1GB memory modules, the system may only recognize  
less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for  
other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® Vista 32-bit /  
Windows® XP 32-bit operation systems since it does not support Physical  
Address Extension (PAE) mode.  
•
•
If you install Windows® Vista 32-bit / Windows® XP 32-bit operation system,  
a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended.  
This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb  
chips or double sided x16 memory modules.  
Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the  
operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on  
each slot.  
64-bit  
Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition  
Windows® Vista x64 Edition  
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P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists  
(QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability  
DIMM socket support (Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
SS/  
DS  
Size  
Vendor  
Chip No.  
CL  
Part No.  
A*  
•
B*  
•
C*  
2GB  
1GB  
1GB  
1GB  
Kingston  
Kingston  
CORSAIR  
OCZ  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
KHX14400D3K2/2G  
KHX14400D3/1G  
•
•
CM3X1024-1800C7DIN  
OCZ3P18002GK  
•
•
•
P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists  
(QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability  
Size  
Vendor  
Chip No.  
CL  
Chip  
Brand  
SS/  
DS  
Part No.  
DIMM socket support (Optional)  
A*  
•
B*  
•
C*  
1GB  
1GB  
1GB  
CORSAIR  
OCZ  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
7
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
SS  
SS  
SS  
CM3X1024-1600C7DHXIN  
OCZ3P1600EB1G  
N/A  
N/A  
•
•
OCZ  
OCZ3T1600XM2GK  
•
•
P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists  
(QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability  
DIMM socket support  
(Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
SS/  
DS  
Size  
Vendor  
Chip No.  
CL  
Part No.  
A*  
•
B*  
•
C*  
1024MB  
1024MB  
1024MB  
1024MB  
SAMSUNG  
Kingston  
K4B1G0846C-ZCF8  
J5308BASE-DG-E  
Heat-Sink Package  
Heat-Sink Package  
8
SAMSUNG  
ELPIDA  
N/A  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
M378B2873CZ0-CG9  
KVR1333D3N8/1G  
8
•
•
Kingston  
N/A  
9
KHX11000D3LL/1G  
CM3X1024-1333C9DHX  
•
CORSAIR  
N/A  
•
•
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DIMM socket  
support (Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
SS/  
DS  
Size  
Vendor  
Chip No.  
CL  
Part No.  
A*  
•
B*  
•
C*  
512MB  
1024MB  
512MB  
1024MB  
512MB  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
NANYA  
IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F  
IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F  
J5308BASE-AC-E  
N/A  
N/A  
8
QIMONDA  
QIMONDA  
ELPIDA  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F  
IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F  
EBJ51UD8BAFA-AG-E  
EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E  
NT512C64B88A0NY-BF  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
J5308BASE-AC-E  
8
ELPIDA  
•
•
NT5CB64M8AN-BE  
N/A  
NANYA  
•
•
MT8JTF12864AY-  
1G1BZES  
1024MB  
2048MB  
MICRON  
MICRON  
D9GTR  
Z9HWQ  
7
7
MICRON  
MICRON  
SS  
DS  
•
•
•
MT16JTF25664AY-  
1G1BYES  
1024MB  
1024MB  
2048MB  
1024MB  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
K4B1G0846C-ZCF8  
K4B1G0846C-ZCG8  
K4B1G0846C-ZCF8  
K4B1G0846C-ZCF8  
7-7-7  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
M378B2873CZ0-CF8  
M378B2873CZ0-CG8  
M378B5673CZ0-CF8  
M391B2873CZ0-CF8  
•
•
•
•
•
•
8
7
7
•
•
K4B1G0846C-  
ZCF8(ECC)  
1024MB  
SAMSUNG  
7-7-7  
SAMSUNG  
SS  
M391B2873CZ0-CF8  
•
512MB  
Kingston  
Kingston  
Kingston  
A-DATA  
A-DATA  
CORSAIR  
Hynix  
IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F  
J5308BASE-AC-E  
N/A  
7
QIMONDA  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
N/A  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
KVR1066D3N7/512  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1024MB  
512MB  
KVR1066D3N7/1G  
J5308BASE-AC-E  
7
KVR1066D3N7/512  
•
•
512MB  
J5308BASE-AC-E  
N/A  
N/A  
7
M3OEL3G3H3120A1B5Z  
M3OEL3G3I4130A1B5Z  
CM3X1024-1066C7  
1024MB  
1024MB  
1024MB  
2048MB  
J5308BASE-AE-E  
Heat-Sink Package  
HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7  
HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7  
7
HYNIX  
HYNIX  
HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7  
HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7  
Hynix  
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(Optional)  
Chip  
Brand  
SS/  
DS  
Size  
Vendor  
Chip No.  
CL  
Part No.  
A*  
•
B*  
•
C*  
•
512MB  
512MB  
1024MB  
SAMSUNG  
ELPIDA  
K4B510846E-ZCE7  
J5308BASE-AC-E  
J5308BASE-AC-E  
N/A  
6
SAMSUNG  
ELPIDA  
SS  
SS  
DS  
M378B6573EZ0-CE7  
EBJ51UD8BAFA-8C-E  
EBJ11UD8BAFA-8C-E  
•
•
•
ELPIDA  
6
ELPIDA  
•
•
•
NT512C64B88A0NY-  
25D  
512MB  
NANYA  
NANYA  
Qimonda  
NT5CB64M8AN-25D  
NT5CB64M8AN-25D  
IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
NANYA  
SS  
DS  
DS  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
NT1GC64B8HA0NY-  
25D  
1024MB  
1024MB  
NANYA  
IMSH1GU13A1F1C-  
08E  
QIMONDA  
512MB  
512MB  
1024MB  
2048MB  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Hynix  
IDSH51-03A1F1C-08D  
IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E  
HY5TQ1G831ZNF-S6  
HY5TQ1G831ZNF-S5  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Qimonda  
Qimonda  
Hynix  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
IMSH51U03A1F1C-08D  
IMSH51U03A1F1C-08E  
HYMT112U64ZNF8-S6  
HYMT125U64ZNF8-S5  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Hynix  
Hynix  
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided  
DIMM support:  
•
•
•
A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel  
memory configuration.  
B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black  
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.  
C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the  
black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.  
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.  
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2.4.3  
Installing a DIMM  
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other  
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the  
motherboard and the components.  
To install a DIMM:  
2
1.  
2.  
3.  
Unlock a DIMM socket by  
pressing the retaining clips  
outward.  
3
DDR3 DIMM notch  
1
Align a DIMM on the socket  
such that the notch on the DIMM  
matches the break on the socket.  
1
Firmly insert the DIMM into the  
socket until the retaining clips  
snap back in place and the DIMM  
is properly seated.  
Unlocked retaining clip  
•
A DDR3 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO  
NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.  
•
The DDR3 DIMM sockets do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT  
install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets.  
2.4.4  
Removing a DIMM  
To remove a DIMM:  
2
1. Simultaneously press the retaining  
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.  
DDR3 DIMM notch  
1
Support the DIMM lightly with  
your fingers when pressing the  
retaining clips. The DIMM might  
get damaged when it flips out with  
extra force.  
1
2.  
Remove the DIMM from the socket.  
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2.5  
Expansion slots  
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections  
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion  
cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard  
components.  
2.5.1  
Installing an expansion card  
To install an expansion card:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with  
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.  
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a  
chassis).  
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw  
for later use.  
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is  
completely seated on the slot.  
5.  
6.  
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.  
Replace the system cover.  
2.5.2  
Configuring an expansion card  
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.  
1.  
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See  
Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.  
2.  
3.  
Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.  
Install the software drivers for the expansion card.  
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share  
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will  
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card  
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.  
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2.5.3  
Interrupt assignments  
IRQ  
0
Priority  
Standard function  
1
System timer  
1
2
Keyboard controller  
2
–
Re-direct to IRQ#9  
3
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
3
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
Communications port (COM1)*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
Floppy disk controller  
4
5
6
7
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
System CMOS/Real Time Clock  
8
9
4
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
PS/2 compatible mouse port*  
Numeric data processor  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
5
6
7
8
9
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
10  
* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.  
IRQ assignments for this motherboard  
A
B
C
D
E
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
F
G
H
PCI 1  
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCI 2  
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
1394 (6308S)  
LAN 1 (8056)  
LAN 2 (8001)  
Marvell 6145  
PCIe x16 1  
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIe x16 2  
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
PCIe x16 3  
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
PCIe x16 4  
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
PCIe x4  
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
USB controller 1  
USB controller 2  
USB controller 3  
USB controller 4  
USB controller 5  
USB controller 6  
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared  
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared  
–
USB 2.0 controller 1 –  
–
–
shared  
USB 2.0 controller 2 –  
shared  
–
–
–
–
–
SATA controller 1  
SATA controller 2  
Azalia  
–
–
–
–
–
–
shared  
–
–
–
shared  
shared  
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2.5.4  
PCI slots  
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other  
cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location  
of the slot.  
2.5.5  
PCI Express x4 slot  
This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 and PCI Express x1 network cards,  
SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer  
to the figure below for the location of the slot.  
2.5.6  
PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue)  
This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support two ATI  
CrossFire™ PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express  
specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.  
2.5.7  
Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black)  
This motherboard also supports two Universal PCI Express x16 slots with a  
maximum speed of x4 or x1 link. The operating frequency of these slots change  
depending on the type of PCI Express card you install. Refer to the figure below for  
the location of the slots.  
Universal PCIe x16_4 slot (black, @ x4 or x1)  
PCI_2 slot  
PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (blue, @ x16)  
PCI_1 slot  
Universal PCIe x16_2 slot (black, @ x4 or x1)  
PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, @ x16)  
PCI Express x4_1 slot  
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•
•
If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis  
fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4  
for better thermal environment. See page 2-32 for the connector location.  
Some PCI Express devices cannot operate on x4/x1 mode.  
2.5.8  
AI Slot Detector  
This motherboard comes with on-board LEDs that light up when the PCIE/  
PCI devices are not correctly installed. This is a reminder that you should  
reinstall these devices. Refer to the figure below for the location of the LEDs.  
®
DET_X4_1  
DET_X16_1  
DET_X16_2  
DET_PCI1  
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DET_X16_3  
DET_PCI2  
DET_X16_4  
P5E64 WS Evolution Slot Detectors  
When the AI Slot Detector lights up for incorrect installation, make sure turn  
off the power supply unit before reinstaling the card to avoid electrical shock  
hazard.  
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2.6  
Jumpers  
1.  
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in  
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup  
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button  
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup  
information such as system passwords.  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on  
pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.  
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup  
to re-enter data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper  
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the  
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance,  
reinstall the battery.  
®
CLRTC  
1
2
2
3
P5E64 WS EVOLUTION  
Normal  
Clear RTC  
(Default)  
P5E64 WS Evolution Clear RTC RAM  
•
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to  
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU  
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS  
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.  
•
Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R.  
function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the  
power cord before reboot the system.  
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2.7  
Connectors  
2.7.1  
Rear panel connectors  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
1.  
2.  
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.  
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device  
via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port  
allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network  
hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.  
IEEE1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed  
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable  
devices.  
LAN2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port  
allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network  
hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN port LED indications  
ACT/LINK SPEED  
Activity/Link LED  
Speed LED  
Status  
LED  
LED  
Status  
OFF  
Description  
Description  
No link  
Linked  
OFF  
10 Mbps connection  
ORANGE  
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection  
GREEN 1 Gbps connection  
LAN port  
BLINKING Data activity  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer  
speakers.  
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a  
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.  
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or  
other audio sources.  
9.  
Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In  
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port  
becomes Front Speaker Out.  
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10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.  
11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an  
8-channel audio configuration.  
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in  
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.  
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration  
Headset  
2-channel  
Light Blue Line In  
Port  
4-channel  
6-channel  
8-channel  
Line In  
Line In  
Line In  
Lime  
Line Out  
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Pink  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Orange  
Black  
Gray  
–
–
–
–
Center/Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker Ou  
–
Center/Subwoofer  
Rear Speaker Out  
Side Speaker Out  
Rear Speaker Out  
–
12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports  
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
13. External SATA ports. These ports connect to external Serial ATA hard disk  
drives. To configure a RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10 set, install an external Serial ATA  
hard disk drive to the external Serial ATA port and an internal Serial ATA  
hard disk drive to the onboard Serial ATA connectors labeled EXT_SATA1 or  
EXT_SATA2.  
•
Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you  
have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard  
disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Marvell RAID utility and SATA  
setup during POST.  
•
If you intend to create a RAID configuration using one of these connectors,  
set the Marvell IDE/eSATA item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section  
4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration for details.  
•
•
DO NOT insert different connectors to these ports.  
DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is  
configured.  
14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports  
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device  
via an optical S/PDIF cable.  
16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports  
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
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2.7.2  
Internal connectors  
1.  
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert  
one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the  
signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.  
FLOPPY  
NOTE: Orient the red markings on  
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
®
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PIN 1  
P5E64 WS Evolution Floppy disk drive connector  
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when  
using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.  
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2.  
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There  
are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black,  
and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector,  
then select one of the following modes to configure your device.  
PRI_IDE  
NOTE: Orient the red markings  
(usually zigzag) on the IDE  
ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
®
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PIN 1  
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Mode of  
device(s)  
Drive jumper setting  
Cable connector  
Single device  
Cable-Select or Master  
-
Black  
Black  
Master  
Slave  
Master  
Slave  
Cable-Select  
Gray  
Two devices  
Master  
Slave  
Black or gray  
•
•
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the  
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you  
connect the IDE cable.  
Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices.  
If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device  
jumpers have the same setting.  
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3.  
ICH9R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-SATA6)  
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk  
drives and optical disk drives.  
SATA2  
SATA1  
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SATA3  
SATA6  
SATA4  
SATA5  
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SATA connectors  
•
•
When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary  
(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below  
for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.  
These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard  
IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard drives to these  
connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these  
connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See  
section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details.  
•
Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the  
manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.  
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection  
Connector  
SATA 1/2  
SATA 3/4  
SATA 5/6  
Color  
Red  
Setting  
Master  
Slave  
Use  
Boot disk  
Boot/Data disk  
Boot disk  
Red  
Red  
Master  
right angle side  
Connect the right-angle side  
of SATA signal cable to SATA  
device. Or you may connect the  
right-angle side of SATA cable to  
the onboard SATA port to avoid  
mechanical conflict with huge  
graphics cards.  
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4.  
Marvell® 88SE6145Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin  
EXT_SATA1-2)  
These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables that support Serial ATA  
hard disk drives. To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10, install an  
internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to one of these connectors and an external  
Serial ATA drive to one of the external SATA ports.  
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SATA_E2  
P5E64 WS Evolution EXT_SATA connectorsSATA_E1  
•
Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the black Serial  
ATA RAID connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). Refer to 5.2.4 Make Disk menu for  
details.  
•
If you intend to create a RAID configuration using one of the Marvell® Serial  
ATA RAID connectors and one of the external SATA ports, it is strongly  
recommended to install the OS on the internal hard disk drive and use the  
external hard disk drive as a data disk.  
Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you  
have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk  
drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Marvell RAID utility and SATA BIOS  
setup during POST.  
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5.  
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112)  
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable  
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the  
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0  
specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.  
USB1112  
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PIN1  
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USB910  
USB78  
P5E64 WS Evolution  
USB 2.0 connectors  
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the  
motherboard!  
You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and  
then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.  
6.  
IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)  
This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module  
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back  
of the system chassis.  
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IE1394_2  
PIN 1  
P5E64 WS Evolution  
IEEE 1394a connector  
Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage  
the motherboard!  
You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and  
then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.  
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7.  
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)  
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources  
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.  
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CD  
P5E64 WS Evolution Internal audio connector  
8.  
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
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.  
COM1  
PIN 1  
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P5E64 WS Evolution COM port connector  
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9.  
CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors  
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin PWR_FAN)  
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.)  
or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan  
connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each  
cable matches the ground pin of the connector.  
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air  
flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are  
not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!  
CPU_FAN  
PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1  
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CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN2  
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Rotation  
+12V  
Rotation  
+12V  
GND  
GND  
P5E64 WS Evolution Fan connectors  
Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2  
feature.  
10. 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. The signal  
is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.  
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.  
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CHASSIS  
(Default)  
P5E64 WS Evolution Chassis intrusion connector  
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11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
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.  
AAFP  
HD Audio-compliant  
pin definition  
Legacy AC ‘97 audio  
pin definition  
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P5E64 WS Evolution Analog front panel 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.  
•
By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an  
AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type  
item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Devices  
Configuration for details.  
12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional]  
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can  
securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system  
also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures  
platform integrity.  
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TPM  
P5E64 WS Evolution TPM connector  
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13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)  
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs  
are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper  
orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.  
EATX12V  
EATXPWR  
+3 Volts  
Ground  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+5V Standby  
Power OK  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
PSON#  
Ground  
-12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
®
+5 Volts  
Ground  
+5 Volts  
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Ground  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
P5E64 WS Evolution ATX power connectors  
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For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply  
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version)  
and provides a minimum power of 400 W.  
•
Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the  
system will not boot.  
•
Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when  
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system  
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.  
•
•
If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with  
500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability.  
If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your  
system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator  
at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.  
aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.  
•
The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested  
to support the motherboard power requirements with the following  
configuration:  
CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz  
Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4)  
Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT  
Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive  
Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2)  
Optical drive: DVD-RW  
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14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
PLED  
SPEAKER  
PANEL  
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IDE_LED  
RESET  
PWRSW  
* Requires an ATX power supply.  
P5E64 WS Evolution System panel connector  
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•
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. The system power LED lights up when  
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.  
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity  
LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is  
read from or written to the HDD.  
•
•
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)  
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The  
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)  
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button  
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending  
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds  
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.  
•
Reset button (2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system  
reboot without turning off the system power.  
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15. Q-Connector (system panel)  
You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel  
cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q-  
Connector.  
Step1.  
Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-  
Connector first. You can refer to the marking  
on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin  
definition.  
Step2.  
Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the  
System panel connctor.  
Step3.  
Front panel functions are enabled.  
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2.8  
G.P. Diagnosis card installation  
2.8.1  
G.P. Diagnosis card layout  
LED 0 and 1  
Power Switch. Press  
to turn ON or OFF the  
computer.  
Reset Button.  
Press to restart the  
computer.  
Card connector  
2.8.2  
Installing G.P. Diagnosis card  
Make sure to turn off the power supply unit before instaling the diagnosis card to  
avoid electrical shock hazard.  
1.  
Locate the TPM connector (20-1  
pin TPM) on the motherboard (Refer  
to page 2-33 for exact connector  
location).  
2.  
With the LEDs of the diagnosis  
card facing to the DIMM sockets,  
align the card connector with the  
TPM connector and press firmly  
until the card sits on the connector  
completely.  
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3.  
You may also install the G.P.  
Diagnosis card via a bundled 90-  
degree TPM adaptor for a more  
flexible application.  
2.8.3  
G.P. Diagnosis card check codes  
D0  
D1  
D2  
Initiate chip  
75  
78  
85  
87  
A4  
AC  
AA  
01  
03  
04  
05  
10  
30  
40  
00  
Detect IDE  
Enable IO device for bootlock  
Check and wake up system  
Initiate option ROM  
Show post error  
Enter BIOS setup  
BIOS boot menu  
OS in PIC mode  
OS in APIC mode  
S1  
Prepare system for memory  
detection and sizing  
D3  
D4  
D5  
C0  
C5  
0A  
0B  
0C  
38  
Memory test  
Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM  
Early CPU initiation  
Wake up AP  
S3  
Initiate KBC8042  
Detect PS2 mouse  
Detect PS2 keyboard  
USB initiation  
S4  
S5  
Resume from S1  
Resume from S3  
Resume from S4  
Leave BIOS and pass control to OS  
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Display USB devices  
Initiate VGA BIOS  
2A  
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This chapter describes the power up  
sequence, the vocal POST messages,  
and ways of shutting down the system.  
Chapter 3:  
Powering up  
3
 
Chapter summary  
3
3.1  
Starting up for the first time........................................................ 3-1  
3.2  
Turning off the computer............................................................. 3-2  
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Starting up for the first time  
1.  
2.  
3.  
After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.  
Be sure that all switches are off.  
Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system  
chassis.  
4.  
5.  
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge  
protector.  
Turn on the devices in the following order:  
a. Monitor  
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. System power  
6.  
After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case  
lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up  
when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green”  
standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up  
or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.  
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are  
running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional  
messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30  
seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a  
power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer  
for assistance.  
AMI BIOS beep codes  
BIOS Beep  
Description  
One short beep  
VGA detected  
Quick boot set to disabled  
No keyboard detected  
One continuous beep followed by two  
short beeps then a pause (repeated)  
No memory detected  
One continuous beep followed by three  
short beeps  
No VGA detected  
One continuous beep followed by four  
short beeps  
Hardware component failure  
7.  
At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the  
instructions in Chapter 4.  
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3.2  
Turning off the computer  
3.2.1  
Using the OS shut down function  
If you are using Windows® XP or later version:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.  
Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.  
The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.  
If you are using Windows® Vista:  
1.  
2.  
Click the Start button then select ShutDown.  
The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.  
3.2.2  
Using the dual function power switch  
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts  
the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.  
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the  
soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu in  
Chapter 4 for details.  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
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This chapter tells how to change the  
system settings through the BIOS Setup  
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS  
parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
4
 
Chapter summary  
4
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
4.8  
4.9  
Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1  
BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9  
Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12  
Ai Tweaker menu ....................................................................... 4-17  
Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-25  
Power menu................................................................................ 4-31  
Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-35  
Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-39  
Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-42  
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Managing and updating your BIOS  
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic  
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.)  
ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.)  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk,  
USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or  
gets corrupted.)  
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.  
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or  
USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the  
original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.  
4.1.1  
ASUS Update utility  
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the  
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you  
to:  
•
•
•
•
•
Save the current BIOS file  
Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet  
Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file  
Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and  
View the BIOS version information.  
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard  
package.  
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an  
Internet Service Provider (ISP).  
Installing ASUS Update  
To install ASUS Update:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.  
Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX.  
The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.  
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Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.  
Updating the BIOS through the Internet  
To update the BIOS through the Internet:  
1.  
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start  
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update  
main window appears.  
2.  
Select Update BIOS from the  
Internet option from the drop-down  
menu, then click Next.  
3.  
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest  
you to avoid network traffic, or  
click Auto Select. Click Next.  
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4.  
5.  
From the FTP site, select the BIOS  
version that you wish to download.  
Click Next.  
Follow the screen instructions to  
complete the update process.  
The ASUS Update utility is  
capable of updating itself through  
the Internet. Always update the  
utility to avail all its features.  
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file  
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:  
1.  
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start  
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update  
main window appears.  
2.  
Select Update BIOS from a file  
option from the drop-down menu,  
then click Next.  
3.  
Locate the BIOS file from the Open  
window, then click Open.  
P5E64WP.ROM  
4.  
Follow the screen instructions to  
complete the update process.  
P5E64WP  
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4.1.2  
Creating a bootable floppy disk  
1.  
Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.  
DOS environment  
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.  
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/Sthen press <Enter>.  
Windows® XP environment  
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.  
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.  
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.  
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy  
Disk window appears.  
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field,  
then click Start.  
Windows® Vista environment  
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk  
drive.  
b. Click  
from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.  
c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3  
1/2 Floppy dialog box .  
d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.  
e. Click Start.  
2.  
Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy  
disk.  
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4.1.3  
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 Tests (POST).  
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:  
1.  
2.  
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for  
the motherboard.  
Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the  
system.  
3.  
You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.  
(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 V3.06  
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A  
Current ROM  
BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION  
VER: 0108  
Update ROM  
BOARD: Unknown  
VER: Unknown  
DATE: 12/18/07  
DATE: Unknown  
PATH: A:\  
A:  
C:  
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 Flash 2  
and press <Enter> to enable it.  
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file  
is found. Then press <Enter>.  
4.  
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 a USB flash disk or a floppy disk  
with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.  
•
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent  
system boot failure!  
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4.1.4  
AFUDOS utility  
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using  
a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to  
copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets  
corrupted during the updating process.  
Copying the current BIOS  
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:  
•
Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least  
1024KB free space to save the file.  
•
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS  
screen displays may not be same as shown.  
1.  
2.  
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to  
the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.  
Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:  
afudos /o[filename]  
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight  
alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric  
characters for the extension name.  
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom  
Main filename Extension name  
3.  
Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.  
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))  
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Reading flash ..... done  
Write to file...... ok  
A:\>  
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.  
Updating the BIOS file  
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:  
1.  
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for  
the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.  
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
 
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS  
filename at the DOS prompt.  
2.  
3.  
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to  
the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.  
Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:  
afudos /i[filename]  
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy  
disk.  
A:\>afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM  
4.  
The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.  
A:\>afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))  
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS  
Reading file ....... done  
Reading flash ...... done  
Advance Check ......  
Erasing flash ...... done  
Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)  
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent  
system boot failure!  
5.  
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is  
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.  
A:\>afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))  
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS  
Reading file ....... done  
Reading flash ...... done  
Advance Check ......  
Erasing flash ...... done  
Writing flash ...... done  
Verifying flash .... done  
Please restart your computer  
A:\>  
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4.1.5  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore  
the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can  
update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash  
disk that contains the updated BIOS file.  
Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk  
containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.  
Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD  
To recover the BIOS from the support DVD:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn on the system.  
Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive.  
The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD  
for the BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted  
BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
Floppy found!  
Reading file “P5E64WE.ROM”. Completed.  
Start flashing...  
4.  
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.  
Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk  
To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.  
Turn on the system.  
The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When  
found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS  
file.  
4.  
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.  
•
Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can  
support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than  
8GB.  
•
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so  
can cause system boot failure!  
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4.2  
BIOS setup program  
This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip  
that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing  
and updating your BIOS.  
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring  
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure  
your system using this utility.  
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the  
configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the  
security password feature or change the power management settings. This  
requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the  
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the  
SPI chip.  
The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the  
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press  
<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,  
POST continues with its test routines.  
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing  
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can  
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if  
the first two failed.  
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a  
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make  
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.  
•
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions  
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after  
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system  
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the  
Exit Menu. See section 4.9 Exit Menu.  
•
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes  
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.  
•
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for  
this motherboard.  
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4.2.1  
Menu items  
Main  
BIOS menu screen  
Menu bar  
Configuration fields  
General help  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Use [ENTER], [TAB]  
or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
select a field.  
System Time  
System Date  
[10:55:25]  
[Wed 01/09/2008]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
[English]  
Legacy Diskette A  
Language  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system Time.  
SATA 1  
SATA 2  
SATA 3  
SATA 4  
SATA 5  
SATA 6  
[WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
SATA Coniguration  
System Information  
+-  
Change Field  
Tab Select Field  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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Sub-menu items  
Navigation keys  
4.2.2  
Menu bar  
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:  
Main  
For changing the basic system configuration  
For changing the system performance settings  
For changing the advanced system settings  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
For changing the advanced power management (APM)  
configuration  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
For changing the system boot configuration  
For configuring special system functions  
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings  
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard  
until the desired item is highlighted.  
4.2.3  
Navigation keys  
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that  
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change  
the settings.  
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.  
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4.2.4  
Menu items  
Use [ENTER], [TAB],  
or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
select a field.  
The highlighted item on the menu  
bar displays the specific items for  
that menu. For example, selecting  
Main shows the Main menu items.  
System Time  
System Date  
Floppy Diskette A  
Language  
[06:22:54]  
[Wed 01/09/2008]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]  
[English]  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system.  
SATA1  
SATA2  
SATA3  
SATA4  
SATA5  
SATA6  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
SATA Configuration  
System Information  
The other items (Advanced, Power,  
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar  
have their respective menu items.  
Main menu items  
4.2.5  
Sub-menu items  
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a  
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.  
4.2.6  
Configuration fields  
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable,  
you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item  
that is not user-configurable.  
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To  
change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.  
Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window.  
4.2.7  
Pop-up window  
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the  
configuration options for that item.  
4.2.8  
Scroll bar  
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a  
menu screen when there are items that do  
not fit on the screen. Press the  
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page  
Down> keys to display the other items on  
the screen.  
Pop-up window  
4.2.9  
General help  
At the top right corner of the menu screen  
is a brief description of the selected item.  
Scroll bar  
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4.3  
Main menu  
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving  
you an overview of the basic system information.  
Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen  
items and how to navigate through them.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or  
[SHIFT-TAB] to select  
a field.  
System Time  
System Date  
Legacy Diskette A  
Language  
[10:55:25]  
[Wed 01/09/2008]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
[English]  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system Time.  
SATA 1  
SATA 2  
SATA 3  
SATA 4  
SATA 5  
SATA 6  
[HDT722516DLA380]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
SATA Coniguration  
System Information  
+-  
Change Field  
Tab Select Field  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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4.3.1  
System Time [xx:xx:xx]  
Allows you to set the system time.  
4.3.2  
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system date.  
4.3.3  
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]  
Sets the type of floppy drive installed.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]  
4.3.4  
Language [English]  
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.  
Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français]  
[German] [English]  
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4.3.5  
SATA 1~6  
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.  
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then  
press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
SATA 1  
Select the type of  
device connected to  
the system.  
Device  
: Hard Disk  
: HDT722516DLA380  
: 164.7GB  
Vendor  
Size  
LBA Mode  
Block Mode  
PIO Mode  
Async DMA  
Ultra DMA  
: Supported  
: 16 Sectors  
: 4  
: MultiWord DMA-2  
: Ultra DMA-5  
SMART Monitoring: Supported  
Type  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
LBA/Large Mode  
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
PIO Mode  
DMA Mode  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
SMART Monitoring  
32Bit Data Transfer  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,  
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and  
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show  
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.  
Type [Auto]  
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the  
appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a  
CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is  
either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.  
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]  
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]  
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the  
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA  
mode disabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]  
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data  
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device  
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer  
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
PIO Mode [Auto]  
Allows you to select the data transfer mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]  
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DMA Mode [Auto]  
Selects the DMA mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0]  
[MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]  
SMART Monitoring [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting  
Technology (SMART) feature.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]  
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.3.6  
SATA Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA  
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to  
configure the item.  
SATA Configuration  
Options  
SATA Configuraton  
Configure SATA as  
[Enhanced]  
[IDE]  
Disabled  
Compatiable  
Enhanced  
Hard Disk Write Protect  
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec)  
[Disabled]  
[35]  
SATA Configuration [Enhanced]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]  
Configure SATA as [IDE]  
This sub-item appears only when you set the SATA Configuration item to  
[Compatible] or [Enhanced] and allows you to set the SATA configuration.  
Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]  
•
•
If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical  
storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].  
If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host  
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows  
the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that  
increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive  
to internally optimize the order of commands.  
•
If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel®  
Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk  
drives, set this item to [RAID].  
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Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]  
Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is  
accessed throuh BIOS.  
Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]  
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.  
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]  
4.3.7  
AHCI Configuration  
This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the  
item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI].  
AHCI Settings  
Some SATA CD/DVD in  
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15]  
AHCI mode need to  
wait ready longer.  
AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]  
AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]  
AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]  
AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]  
AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]  
AHCI Port6 [Not Detected]  
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15]  
Selects the boot time out value for AHCI CD/DVD devices.  
Congifuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]  
AHCI Port1~6 [XXXX]  
Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices.  
AHCI Port1  
Select the type  
of devices connected  
to the system.  
Device  
:Not Detected  
SATA Port1  
SMART Monitoring  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
SATA Port1 [Auto]  
Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed]  
SMART Monitoring [Enabled]  
Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.  
Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.3.8  
System Information  
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS  
automatically detects the items in this menu.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
ASUS BIOS  
Version  
: 0108  
Build Date : 12/18/07  
Processor  
Type  
Speed  
Count  
: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz  
: 3000 MHz  
: 2  
System Memory  
Available  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
General Help  
: 1024 MB  
F1  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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ASUS BIOS  
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.  
Processor  
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.  
System Memory  
Displays the auto-detected system memory.  
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4.4  
Ai Tweaker menu  
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items.  
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
[X.M.P.]  
Configure System Performance Settings  
When X.M.P. is enabled  
the CPU FSB frequency,  
CPU ratio and memory  
parameters will be  
Ai Overclock Tuner  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
CPU Ratio Setting  
FSB Strap to North Bridge  
DRAM Frequency  
DRAM Command Rate  
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A  
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel B  
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A  
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B  
DRAM Timing Control  
1st Information : 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4  
2nd Information : 8-4-6-4-7-4-7  
3rd Information : 15-6-1-7-7  
DRAM Static Read Control  
DRAM Dynamic Write Control  
optimized automatically  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
Ai Clock Twister  
Ai Transaction Booster  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
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Scroll down to display the following items:  
C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5  
LVL : 11 11 11 11 11  
**** Please key in voltage numbers directly! ****  
CPU Voltage  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
CPU PLL Voltage  
FSB Termination Voltage  
DRAM Voltage  
NB Voltage  
SB voltage  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto]  
*************************************************  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
Load-Line Calibration  
CPU GTL Voltage Reference  
NB GTL Voltage Reference  
CPU Spread Spectrum  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
PCIE Spread Spectrum  
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4.4.1  
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]  
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal  
frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options:  
Manual  
Auto  
Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.  
Loads the optimal settings for the system.  
X.M.P.  
If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme  
Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the  
profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing  
the system performance.  
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The configuration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the  
DIMMs you install on the motherboard.  
eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled]  
This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to  
[X.M.P.]. Allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your Memory  
module.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2]  
To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. 1800/1600 DIMM, install only  
one DIMM on each memory channel. Refer to the table below for X.M.P. DIMM  
installation recommendation.  
X.M.P. DIMM Installation Recommendation  
X.M.P. DIMM Frequency 1800 MHz 1800 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz  
DIMM_A1  
DIMM_B1  
DIMM_A2  
DIMM_B2  
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Sockets  
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4.4.2  
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]  
This item allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency.  
The value is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and  
press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.  
To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>  
key. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ.  
4.4.3  
FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]  
When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB  
Frequency and DRAM Frequency.  
Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz]  
The following two items (FSB Frequency and PCIE Freuency) on the next  
page appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual].  
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FSB Frequency [XXX]  
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.  
The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to  
adjust the FSB frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the  
numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 800. Refer to the table below for  
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.  
FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization  
Front Side Bus  
FSB 1600  
FSB 1333  
FSB 1066  
FSB 800  
CPU External Frequency 400 MHz  
333 MHz  
266 MHz  
200 MHz  
PCIE Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust  
the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 180.  
4.4.4  
DRAM Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz]  
[DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1111MHz] [DDR3-  
1333MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3-*1800MHz*] [DDR3-*2000MHz*]  
•
•
The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency  
settings.  
When the DRAM Frequency item is set to [DDR3-*1600MHz*], [DDR3-  
*1800MHz*] or [DDR3-*2000MHz*], the FSB Frequency and CPU Ratio  
Setting items will be optimized automatically.  
•
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become  
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.  
•
DDR3-667 help: DRAM frequency lower than 800 MHz may cause system  
boot failure due to spec violation.  
4.4.5  
DRAM Command Rate [Auto]  
Set this item to [1N] to provide possibility to accelerate DRAM performance or [2N]  
to enhance DRAM overclocking ability.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N]  
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4.4.6  
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A/B [Auto]  
These items are adjustable only when you set the DRAM Command Rate item to  
[1N] and may help enhancing DRAM stability on 1N mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 175ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 125ps]  
[Advance 100ps] [Advance 75ps] [Advance 50ps] [Advance 25ps] [Normal] [Delay  
25ps] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 75ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 125ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay  
175ps]  
4.4.7  
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B [Auto]  
Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps]  
[Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal]  
[Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay  
300ps] [Delay 350ps]  
4.4.8  
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
•
The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing  
Control item to [Manual].  
•
The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending  
on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard.  
1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4  
The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:  
CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks]  
Configuration options: [ 4 DRAM Clocks] [ 5 DRAM Clocks] [ 6 DRAM Clocks]  
[ 7 DRAM Clocks] [ 8 DRAM Clocks] [ 9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11  
DRAM Clocks]  
RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks]  
Configuration options: [ 3 DRAM Clocks] [ 4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM  
Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks]  
RAS# PRE Time [ 5 DRAM Clocks]  
Configuration options: [ 3 DRAM Clocks] [ 4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM  
Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks]  
RAS# ACT Time [15 DRAM Clocks]  
Configuration options: [ 3 DRAM Clocks] [ 4 DRAM Clocks]~[33 DRAM  
Clocks] [34 DRAM Clocks]  
RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
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REF Cycle Time [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [30 DRAM Clocks] [36 DRAM Clocks]  
[48 DRAM Clocks] [60 DRAM Clocks] [72 DRAM Clocks] [82 DRAM Clocks]  
[88 DRAM Clocks] [90 DRAM Clocks] [100 DRAM Clocks] [110 DRAM  
Clocks]  
WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
READ to PRE Time[Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
2nd Information: 8-4-6-4-7-4-7  
The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:  
READ to WRITE Delay(S/D) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
WRITE to READ Delay(S) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
WRITE to READ Delay(D) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
READ To READ Delay(S) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
WRITE To WRITE Delay(D) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
3rd Information: 15-6-1-7-7  
The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:  
WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[31 DRAM Clocks]  
READ to PRE Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
PRE to PRE Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[ 3 DRAM Clocks]  
ALL PRE to ACT Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
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ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]  
4.4.9  
DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]  
Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.4.10  
DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto]  
Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.4.11  
Ai Clock Twister [Auto]  
Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter]  
to enhance DRAM stability, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to accelerate DRAM  
performance.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger]  
4.4.12  
Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]  
Allows you to set the system performance.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction  
Booster item to [Manual].  
Common Performance Level [05]  
Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better  
performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values  
range from 1 to 31.  
Pull-In of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4/5 [Disabled]  
Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B,  
Phase 1 to 5. The number of phases is determined by DRAM frequency and  
FSB strap.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following seven items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the  
numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <->  
keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the  
keyboard and press the <Enter> key.  
4.4.13  
CPU Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to  
1.70000V with a 0.00625V interval.  
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Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting  
a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low  
VCore voltage may make the system unstable.  
4.4.14  
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with  
a 0.02V interval.  
4.4.15  
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from  
1.20V* to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval.  
The minimum and standard value becomes [1.10V] when you install a 45nm  
CPU.  
4.4.16  
DRAM Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with a  
0.02V interval.  
4.4.17  
NB Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.25V to 1.91V  
with a 0.02V interval.  
•
•
•
Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage  
and NB Voltage items to a high level may damage the chipset, memory  
module and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution.  
Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM  
Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the  
risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table below for details.  
The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high  
voltage settings.  
Blue  
Yellow  
Purple  
Red  
CPU PLL Voltage  
1.50V~1.78V 1.80V~2.00V 2.02V~2.20V 2.22V~2.78V  
FSB Termination  
Voltage  
1.20V~1.38V 1.40V~1.50V N/A  
N/A  
DRAM Voltage  
NB Voltage  
1.50V~1.68V 1.70V~1.90V 1.92V~2.10V 2.12V~2.78V  
1.25V~1.41V 1.43V~1.55V 1.57V~1.73V 1.75V~2.21V*  
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4.4.18  
SB Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 1.20V  
with a 0.15V interval.  
4.4.19  
Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to set the Clock Over-Charging voltage. The values range from 0.70V  
to 1.00V with a 0.10V interval.  
4.4.20  
Load-Line Calibration [Auto]  
Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Normal] to follow Intel  
specifications or [Performance] to improve CPU VDroop directly.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Performance]  
4.4.21  
CPU GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]  
Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance  
CPU overclocking ability.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.65x] [0.63x] [0.62x]  
4.4.22  
NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]  
Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might  
enhance CPU overclocking ability.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x]  
4.4.23  
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]  
Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
4.4.24  
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]  
Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
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4.5  
Advanced menu  
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other  
system devices.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect  
field values can cause the system to malfunction.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Configure CPU.  
CPU Configuration  
Chipset  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
USB Configuration  
PCIPnP  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Field  
+-  
Tab Select Field  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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4.5.1  
CPU Configuration  
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS  
automatically detects.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Configure advanced CPU settings  
Options  
Manufacturer:Intel  
Auto  
Manual  
Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz  
Frequency  
FSB Speed  
Cache L1  
Cache L2  
CPUID  
:3.00GHz  
:1333MHz  
:64 KB  
:4096 KB  
:6F9  
Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06)  
Ratio Actual Value :9  
CPU Ratio Setting  
C1E Support  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
CPU TM Function  
Vanderpool Technology  
Execute Disable Bit  
Max CPUID Value Limit  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Enabled]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]  
This item allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency.  
The value is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and  
press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.  
To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>  
key. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ.  
C1E Support [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
CPU TM function [Enabled]  
This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]  
The Vanderpool Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating  
systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function  
as several systems.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.  
Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero  
(0).  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]  
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without  
support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Setting item to  
[Auto]  
Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled]  
When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled],  
the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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4.5.2  
Chipset  
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an  
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Advanced Chipset Settings  
Configure North Bridge  
features.  
WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
North Bridge Configuration  
North Bridge Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
ENABLE: Allow  
North Bridge Chipset Configuration  
remapping of  
Memory Remap Feature  
[Enabled]  
overlapped PCI memory  
above the total  
physical memory.  
Initiate Graphic Adapter  
PEG Port Control  
PEG Port Force x1  
[PEG/PCI]  
[Auto]  
[Disabled]  
DISABLE: Do not allow  
remapping of memory.  
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]  
Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI  
memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you  
install 64-bit operating system.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]  
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot  
device.  
Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]  
PEG Port Control [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
PEG Force x1 [Disabled]  
This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set to [Auto].  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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4.5.3  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Onboard Device Configuraiton  
High Definition Audio  
Front Panel Type  
Marvell IDE/eSATA  
IDE/eSATA Boot ROM  
PCIE GigaBit LAN1  
LAN Boot ROM  
Enable or Disable  
High Definition Audio  
Controller  
[Enabled]  
[HD Audio]  
[Legacy Mode]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
PCI GigaBit LAN2  
LAN Boot ROM  
Fireware 1394  
Serial Port1 Address  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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High Definition Audio [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]  
This item appears only when you enable the previous item and allows you  
to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-  
definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio  
module supports.  
Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]  
Marvell IDE/eSATA [Legacy Mode]  
Set this item to [RAID Mode] to create a RAID set using the EXT_SATA1-2  
connectors and the external SATA ports.  
Configuration options: [Legacy Mode] [RAID Mode] [Disabled]  
IDE/eSATA Boot ROM [Enabled]  
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Legacy Mode] or  
[RAID Mode].  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the black Serial ATA  
connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). Refer to 5.2.4 Make Disk menu for details.  
PCIE GigaBit LAN1 [Enabled]  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]  
This item appears only when you enable the previous item.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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PCI GigaBit LAN2 [Enabled]  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]  
This item appears only when you enable the previous item.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Firewire 1394 [Enabled]  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]  
Allows the BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]  
4.5.4  
USB Configuration  
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an  
item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
USB Configuration  
Options  
USB Devices Enabled:  
None  
Disabled  
Enhanced  
USB Functions  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[HiSpeed]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
USB 2.0 Controller  
USB 2.0 Controller Mode  
BIOS EHCI Hand-off  
Port 64/60 Emulation  
Legacy USB Support  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+- Change Option  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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The USB Devices Enabled item shows auto-detected values. If no USB device  
is detected, the item shows None.  
USB Functions [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. The following sub-items appear  
when this item is set to [Enabled].  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
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USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]  
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or  
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). This item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0  
Controller item.  
Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ]  
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off  
feature.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item  
should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB  
aware OSes.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Legacy USB Support [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto]  
allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,  
the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the  
legacy USB support is disabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
4.5.5  
PCI PnP  
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP  
devices.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect  
field values can cause the system to malfunction.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings  
NO: lets the BIOS  
configure all the  
devices in the system.  
YES: lets the  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
operating system  
configure Plug and  
Play (PnP) devices not  
required for boot if  
your system has a Plug  
and Play operating  
system.  
Plug And Play O/S  
[No]  
Plug And Play O/S [No]  
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to  
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system  
configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.  
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]  
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4.6  
Power menu  
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced  
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the  
configuration options.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Select the ACPI state  
used for System  
Suspend.  
Suspend Mode  
[Auto]  
Repost Video on S3 Resume  
ACPI 2.0 Support  
ACPI APIC Support  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
APM Configuration  
Hardware Monitor  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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Suspend Mode [Auto]  
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state  
to be used for system suspend.  
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]  
4.6.2  
Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]  
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.6.3  
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]  
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface  
(ACPI) 2.0 specifications.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.6.4  
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface  
(ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When  
set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.6.5  
APM Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Power  
APM Configuration  
<Enter> to select  
whether or not to  
restart the system  
after AC power loss.  
Restore on AC Power Loss  
Power On By RTC Alarm  
[Power Off]  
[Disabled]  
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]  
Power On By PCI Devices  
Power On By PCIE Devices  
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Energy Star 4.0C Support  
[Disabled]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]  
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.  
When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to  
Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state  
was before the AC power loss.  
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]  
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item  
is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date / RTC Alarm Hour / RTC Alarm  
Minute / RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set values.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]  
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer  
when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and  
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first  
try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off  
causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.  
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]  
Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys  
on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power  
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]  
Energy Star 4.0C [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Star 4.0C support. When enabled, the  
PS/2 and USB device wake-up function under S3 state and the Marvell LAN, PS/2  
and USB device wake-up function under S4/S5 state will not be supported, saving  
more energy to pass the Energy Star 4.0C regulations.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.6.6  
Hardware Monitor  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Power  
Hardware Monitor  
CPU Temperature  
CPU Temperature  
MB Temperature  
[47ºC/116.5ºF]  
[32ºC/89.5ºF]  
CPU Fan Speed  
[4500RPM]  
[N/A]  
Chassis Fan 1 Speed  
Chassis Fan 2 Speed  
Chassis Fan 3 Speed  
Chassis Fan 4 Speed  
[N/A]  
[N/A]  
[N/A]  
CPU  
Voltage  
[ 1.288V]  
[ 3.296V]  
[ 5.094V]  
[11.616V]  
Select Screen  
3.3V Voltage  
Select Item  
Change Field  
General Help  
5V  
12V  
Voltage  
Voltage  
+-  
F1  
ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
CPU Q-Fan Control  
Chassis Q-Fan Profile  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
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CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]  
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard  
and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected  
temperatures.  
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU  
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the  
motherboard, the field shows [N/A].  
Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis  
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the  
motherboard, the field shows [N/A].  
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CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through  
the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this  
item.  
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control  
feature.  
CPU Fan Profile [Optimal]  
Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When  
set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU  
temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan  
operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.  
Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]  
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The Chassis Fan Ratio and Chassis Target Temperature items appear when  
you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature.  
Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto]  
Allows you to select the fan speed ratio so that the fans operate at a low chassis  
temperature. Setting a very low ratio may cause a dramatical fan speed drop and  
trigger a hardware monitor warning message.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]  
Chassis Target Temperature [37ºC]  
The chassis fan speed will be adjusted to maintain the chassis temperature as low  
as the selected temperature.  
Configuration options: [28ºC] [31ºC] [34ºC] [37ºC] [40ºC] [43ºC] [46ºC]  
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4.7  
Boot menu  
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item  
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Specifies the Boot  
Device Priority  
sequence.  
Boot Device Priority  
A virtual floppy disk  
drive (Floppy Drive B:  
) may appear when you  
set the CD-ROM drive  
as the first boot  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Security  
device.  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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4.7.1  
Boot Device Priority  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
Boot Device Priority  
Specifies the boot  
sequence from the  
availabe devices.  
1st Boot Device  
2nd Boot Device  
3rd Boot Device  
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]  
[Hard Drive]  
[ATAPI CD-ROM]  
A device enclosed in  
parenthesis has been  
disabled in the  
corresponding type  
menu.  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Option  
+-  
F10  
ESC  
F1  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]  
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.  
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of  
devices installed in the system.  
Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM]  
[Disabled]  
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4.7.2  
Boot Settings Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Allows BIOS to skip  
certain tests while  
booting. This will  
decrease the time  
needed to boot the  
system.  
Quick Boot  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Force BIOS]  
[On]  
Full Screen Logo  
AddOn ROM Display Mode  
Bootup Num-Lock  
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error  
[Enabled]  
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]  
Interrupt 19 Capture  
[Disabled]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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Quick Boot [Enabled]  
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while  
booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],  
BIOS performs all the POST items.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]  
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.  
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]  
Sets the display mode for option ROM.  
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]  
Bootup Num-Lock [On]  
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.  
Configuration options: [Off] [On]  
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error  
occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”  
during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.7.3  
Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select  
an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
<Enter> to change  
password.  
<Enter> again to  
disabled password.  
Security Settings  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
:Not Installed  
:Not Installed  
Change Supervisor Password  
Change User Password  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Change  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Change Supervisor Password  
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor  
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a  
password, this item shows Installed.  
To set a Supervisor Password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.  
From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters  
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your  
password.  
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user  
password.  
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then  
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.  
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real  
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to  
erase the RTC RAM.  
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to  
change other security settings.  
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
<Enter> to change  
password.  
<Enter> again to  
disabled password.  
Security Settings  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
:Installed  
:Installed  
Change Supervisor Password  
User Access Level  
Change User Password  
Clear User Password  
Password Check  
[Full Access]  
[Setup]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Change  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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User Access Level [Full Access]  
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.  
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]  
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.  
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.  
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.  
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.  
Change User Password  
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on  
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this  
item shows Installed.  
To set a User Password:  
1.  
2.  
Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.  
On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six  
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3.  
Confirm the password when prompted.  
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password  
successfully.  
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.  
Clear User Password  
Select this item to clear the user password.  
Password Check [Setup]  
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup  
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing  
Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]  
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Tools menu  
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select  
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Press ENTER to run  
the utility to select  
and update BIOS.  
This utility doesn't  
support :  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
Ai Net 2  
1.NTFS format  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Field  
+-  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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4.8.1  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation  
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] or [Cancel],  
then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for  
details.  
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06  
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A  
Current ROM  
BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION  
VER: 0108  
Update ROM  
BOARD: Unknown  
VER: Unknown  
DATE: 12/18/07  
DATE: Unknown  
PATH: A:\  
A:  
C:  
Note  
[Enter] Select or Load  
[Tab] Switch  
[B] Backup  
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move  
[ESC] Exit  
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4.8.2  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Tools  
O.C. PROFILE Configuration  
Save to Profile 1  
O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed  
O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed  
Save to Profile 1  
Load from Profile 1  
Save to Profile 2  
Load from Profile 2  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Start O.C. Profile  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
F1  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
F10  
ESC  
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Save to Profle 1/2  
Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save  
the file.  
Load from Profile 1/2  
Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press  
<Enter> to load the file.  
Start O.C. Profile  
Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the  
utility.  
ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.06  
Current CMOS  
BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION  
VER: 0108  
Restore CMOS  
BOARD: Unknown  
VER: Unknown  
DATE: 12/18/07  
DATE: Unknown  
PATH: A:\  
A:  
C:  
Note  
[Enter] Select or Load  
[Tab] Switch  
[B] Backup  
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move  
[ESC] Exit  
•
This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk  
with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.  
•
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent  
the system boot failure!  
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4.8.3  
Ai Net 2  
This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cables connected  
to the LAN (RJ-45) ports.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Tools  
Pair  
Status  
Length  
Marvell Check LAN  
cable during POST.  
1-2  
3-6  
4-5  
7-8  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Marvell Controller 0  
Marvell Controller 1  
1-2  
3-6  
4-5  
7-8  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]  
+- Change Option  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When enabled, the  
menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the  
faults or shorts are detected.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Exit menu  
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the  
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Ai Tweaker  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Tools  
Exit  
Exit system setup  
after saving the  
changes.  
Exit & Save Changes  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Discard Changes  
F10 key can be used  
for this operation.  
Load Setup Defaults  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
Tab  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
Select Field  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options  
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.  
Exit & Save Changes  
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit  
menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard  
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned  
off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to  
save changes and exit.  
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the  
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes  
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to  
the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System  
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.  
Discard Changes  
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the  
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select  
YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.  
Load Setup Defaults  
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the  
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation  
window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes  
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.  
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This chapter describes the contents  
of the support CD that comes with the  
motherboard package.  
Chapter 5: Software  
5
support  
 
Chapter summary  
5
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1  
Support DVD information............................................................ 5-1  
Software information ................................................................... 5-9  
RAID configurations .................................................................. 5-33  
Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 5-44  
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Installing an operating system  
This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating  
systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to  
maximize the features of your hardware.  
•
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup  
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS  
documentation for detailed information.  
•
Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions  
before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.  
5.2  
Support DVD information  
The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,  
software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard  
features.  
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without  
notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.  
5.2.1  
Running the support DVD  
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the  
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.  
Click an icon to  
display support  
DVD/motherboard  
information  
Click an item to install  
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support  
DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the  
ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.  
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