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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...
... not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...
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... CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - Profile - vDIMM: 43-step DRAM voltage control - P5E specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: -
... CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - Profile - vDIMM: 43-step DRAM voltage control - P5E specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: -
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P5E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 ... Power connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS 1 x System panel connector BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite...
P5E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 ... Power connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS 1 x System panel connector BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite...
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...With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS easily without the usual "fingers" -- Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it becomes easy to the motherboard. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be...distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. See page 2-35 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection ...
...With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your BIOS easily without the usual "fingers" -- Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it becomes easy to the motherboard. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be...distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. See page 2-35 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection ...
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...from the available options. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. ...11 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that aren't. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5E 1- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to convert your ...
...from the available options. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. ...11 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that aren't. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5E 1- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to convert your ...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT LGA775 ADI 3228 E1394 EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (... CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 ICS Intel® X38 88E8056 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power P5E PCIEX1_3 ASAP PCIEX16_2 JMB368 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS ADH CHASSIS USB910 USB78 HD_LED SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel...
2.2.3 Motherboard layout PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT LGA775 ADI 3228 E1394 EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (... CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 ICS Intel® X38 88E8056 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power P5E PCIEX1_3 ASAP PCIEX16_2 JMB368 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS ADH CHASSIS USB910 USB78 HD_LED SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel...
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...make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. The figure illustrates... the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E P5E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel...
...make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. The figure illustrates... the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E P5E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel...
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...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5E 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ... to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on...
...on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5E 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ... to do not need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for later use . Secure the card to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on...
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...OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the switch from its default position, or the system will encounter boot failure! ® P5E P5E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_SW Enable Disable (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data.... Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (Gaming Level Switch Design) This switch allows you to Disable. 4. Except...
...OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the switch from its default position, or the system will encounter boot failure! ® P5E P5E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_SW Enable Disable (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data.... Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (Gaming Level Switch Design) This switch allows you to Disable. 4. Except...
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... 1 set. • Before creating a RAID set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. In Standard IDE mode, you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable...; Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH9R RAID controller. ® P5E P5E SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND..., set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors. Use two to Standard IDE mode by default. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors ...
... 1 set. • Before creating a RAID set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. In Standard IDE mode, you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable...; Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH9R RAID controller. ® P5E P5E SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND..., set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors. Use two to Standard IDE mode by default. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors ...
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...ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when ... (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 10. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS P5E 2-33 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and...
...ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system power LED lights up or flashes when ... (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 10. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS P5E 2-33 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and...
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...a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS P5E 3- Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel...the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the devices in Chapter 4. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
...a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS P5E 3- Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel...the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the devices in Chapter 4. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps...
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... the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down...
... the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5E
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5E
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... sections for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a...ISP). Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. ASUS P5E 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click...
... sections for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a...ISP). Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. ASUS P5E 4- Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down 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 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions... to download. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to P5E.ROM complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P5E ASUS P5E...
... to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions... to download. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to P5E.ROM complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. P5E ASUS P5E...
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... prompt, type format A:/S then press . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the...
... prompt, type format A:/S then press . A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Do either one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the...