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... information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual 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 MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28...
... information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual 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 MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28...
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Contents Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System ...
Contents Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System ...
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... the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may... need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two ...
... the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may... need IRQ assignments. Install the software drivers for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two ...
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... recommended to one of the external SATA ports. 4. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E3 WS PRO EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1 P5E3 WS Professional EXT_SATA connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that support Serial ATA hard disk drives.
... recommended to one of the external SATA ports. 4. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E3 WS PRO EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1 P5E3 WS Professional EXT_SATA connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that support Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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... corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in case you need...version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. This utility is copied to manage...
... corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4- The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in case you need...version information. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. This utility is copied to manage...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 SATA Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [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 set this menu allow you want to ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 SATA Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [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 set this menu allow you want to ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports. 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Onboard Device Configuraiton High ...] [Disabled] Marvell Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you to [Legacy Mode] or [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] This item appears only when you enable the previous item and allows you enable ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports. 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Onboard Device Configuraiton High ...] [Disabled] Marvell Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you to [Legacy Mode] or [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] This item appears only when you enable the previous item and allows you enable ...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 ASUS P5E3 WS Professional
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 ASUS P5E3 WS Professional
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The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in 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 ...support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates ...
The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in 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 ...support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates ...
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... Wizard. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1988B audio driver and application. Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx Parallel ATA/Serial ATA controller driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support...
... Wizard. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1988B audio driver and application. Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx Parallel ATA/Serial ATA controller driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support...
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...back up and restore your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you keep your computer from the ASUS website. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Microsoft DirectX®...InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in your data easily. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
...back up and restore your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you keep your computer from the ASUS website. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). The Microsoft DirectX®...InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in your data easily. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
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Make Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk.
Make Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk.
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...; audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. • Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-11 Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Follow the installation wizard to activate...provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on ...
...; audio utility is installed before installing SoundMAX®. • Jack Retasking function works on High Definition front panel audio ports only. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-11 Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Follow the installation wizard to activate...provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on ...
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...monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-15 The PC Probe II main window appears. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you ...system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II You can start installation. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in...
...monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-15 The PC Probe II main window appears. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you ...system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II You can start installation. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. Press to restore to normal Press... to launch AI Gear 2 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5E3 WS Professional Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch Q-Fan 2 5-21 To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Press to launch AI...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. Press to restore to normal Press... to launch AI Gear 2 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5E3 WS Professional Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch Q-Fan 2 5-21 To launch the AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Press to launch AI...
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...identical hard disk drives for details. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the data in the other business systems. Use a minimum...performance and data safety. Intel® Matrix Storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing ...
...identical hard disk drives for details. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the data in the other business systems. Use a minimum...performance and data safety. Intel® Matrix Storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. The RAID 5 configuration is required for this setup. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing ...
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... 9. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. • Click Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 64bit Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 8. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-39 For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or ...a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on ...
... 9. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. • Click Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 64bit Driver to create a RAID driver disk. 8. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-39 For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or ...a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on ...
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During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete... the installation. 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the...
During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete... the installation. 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the...
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...• Make sure that your system. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 6- Close all current applications. 2. Restart your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Select Add/Remove. 5. ATX Power connectors on page 2-33... Edition is 1600 x 1200 at least the minimum power required by your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your system. See 13. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® ...
...• Make sure that your system. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 6- Close all current applications. 2. Restart your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Select Add/Remove. 5. ATX Power connectors on page 2-33... Edition is 1600 x 1200 at least the minimum power required by your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your system. See 13. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) - 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the ATI® ...
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ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 6- Turn on your system and log in your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Click Next to continue from the opening menu. 4. ...Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows...
ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 6- Turn on your system and log in your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Click Next to continue from the opening menu. 4. ...Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows...