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...be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3392 First Edition V1 September 2007 Copyright...
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... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-33 5.4 RAID configurations...
... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-33 5.4 RAID configurations...
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... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding ...
... adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding ...
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... /iP5E.ROM xi IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. Used to complete a task. Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING...
... /iP5E.ROM xi IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. Used to complete a task. Example: Means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). DANGER/WARNING...
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P5E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 ...Intel® X38 / ICH9R with the audio slot.) 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (both @ x16 mode) support CrossFire Technology 3 x PCIe x1 (... Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz.
P5E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 ...Intel® X38 / ICH9R with the audio slot.) 2 x PCI 2.2 slots Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Tuned by the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (both @ x16 mode) support CrossFire Technology 3 x PCIe x1 (... Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz.
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...up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Notes on memory limitations • Due to run at DDR2-667. If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit ...This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate with the same CAS latency. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5E 2-...
...up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Notes on memory limitations • Due to run at DDR2-667. If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit ...This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to operate with the same CAS latency. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - Any excess memory from the same vendor. • If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is reserved for other critical functions. ASUS P5E 2-...
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...~6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • For RAID 5,...avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® 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 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5...
...~6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • For RAID 5,...avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® 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 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5...
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... to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS P5E 4-17 eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are... 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to be auto-adjusted....
... to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] ASUS P5E 4-17 eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are... 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to be auto-adjusted....
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Use the and keys to 800. The values range from 100 to [Manual]. The values range from 200 to adjust the FSB frequency. Ratio CMOS Setting [9] This sub-item appears only when you to adjust the ratio. If ... to North Bridge [Auto] When set the PCI Express frequency. Refer to set to adjust the PCIE frequency. 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz The following...
Use the and keys to 800. The values range from 100 to [Manual]. The values range from 200 to adjust the FSB frequency. Ratio CMOS Setting [9] This sub-item appears only when you to adjust the ratio. If ... to North Bridge [Auto] When set the PCI Express frequency. Refer to set to adjust the PCIE frequency. 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz The following...
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...; The configuration options for some of the following sub-items apprear only when you install on the motherboard. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 4.4.5 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto...] Write to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to Read Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5E 4-19
...; The configuration options for some of the following sub-items apprear only when you install on the motherboard. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 4.4.5 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto...] Write to become unstable! Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to Read Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5E 4-19
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... item to get better compatibility. Set this item to a higher level to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use the and keys to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. The following seven items appear only when you to...
... item to get better compatibility. Set this item to a higher level to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use the and keys to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. The following seven items appear only when you to...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] ASUS P5E 4-21 The values range from 1.050V to 1.225V with a 0.15V interval. Refer to the table below for details. • The system ...41V Purple 2.02V~2.20V N/A 2.22V~2.40V 1.43V~1.55V Red 2.22V~2.78V N/A 2.42V~2.66V 1.57V~1.75V South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.25V to work stably under high voltage settings...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] ASUS P5E 4-21 The values range from 1.050V to 1.225V with a 0.15V interval. Refer to the table below for details. • The system ...41V Purple 2.02V~2.20V N/A 2.22V~2.40V 1.43V~1.55V Red 2.22V~2.78V N/A 2.42V~2.66V 1.57V~1.75V South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.25V to work stably under high voltage settings...
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... L1 : 64 KB Cache L2 : 4096 KB CPUID : 6F9 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 9 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support CPU TM function Vanderpool Technology Execute Disable Bit Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [... Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to [Manual]. ASUS P5E 4-23 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to Sub Screen F1 General...
... L1 : 64 KB Cache L2 : 4096 KB CPUID : 6F9 Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value : 9 Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control C1E Support CPU TM function Vanderpool Technology Execute Disable Bit Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Auto] [Enabled] [... Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to [Manual]. ASUS P5E 4-23 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to Sub Screen F1 General...
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You can also find this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals.
You can also find this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support
After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support