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... off 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 4-11...
... off 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 4-11...
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.... Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the... power up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS...
.... Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the... power up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS...
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Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 4-34 and 5-22 for details. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 5-27 and 5-32 for effective heat dissipation. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the specially designed PCB (...
Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 4-34 and 5-22 for details. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center...the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 5-27 and 5-32 for effective heat dissipation. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the specially designed PCB (...
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...utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your BIOS easily without entering the operating system. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed successfully via ASUS's ...update the BIOS without entering the OS. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to convert your screen. See page 2-22 for a more colorful and vivid image on the power. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5E64 WS...
...utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your BIOS easily without entering the operating system. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed successfully via ASUS's ...update the BIOS without entering the OS. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to convert your screen. See page 2-22 for a more colorful and vivid image on the power. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5E64 WS...
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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 menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.6 Power menu 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
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 menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.6 Power menu 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
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... manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in case you need 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. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-1
... manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in case you need 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. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-1
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select.
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... clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5E64WP.ROM P5E64WP ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
... clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5E64WP.ROM P5E64WP ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
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... to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-5 Press + during POST to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ...
... to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-5 Press + during POST to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ...
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... use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main...
... use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main...
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... reserved. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-7 A:\>afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM 4. done Writing flash ...... WARNING!! You need to prevent system boot...
... reserved. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-7 A:\>afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM 4. done Writing flash ...... WARNING!! You need to prevent system boot...
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.../16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that allows...
.../16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that allows...
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...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS...BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure your system using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...SPI chip. Do this utility. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a ...in the future. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can also... to "Run Setup." You can update using this last option only if... the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you are...
...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS...BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure your system using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...SPI chip. Do this utility. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a ...in the future. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can also... to "Run Setup." You can update using this last option only if... the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you are...
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...EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE: 12/18/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-39 ... menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. Profile Ai Net 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
...EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE: 12/18/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-39 ... menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. Profile Ai Net 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to select and update BIOS. Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright...
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... Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Press to run the utility to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE: 12/18/07 ... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007...from Profile 2 Start O.C. Press to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C.
... Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to the BIOS Flash. Press to run the utility to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE: 12/18/07 ... format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007...from Profile 2 Start O.C. Press to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C.
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...BIOS from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. WinD��V�D��C�o��p�y�5��T�ri�a�l Installs the InterVideo DVD Copy5 trial version. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in-one software. Before using the ASUS Update..., make sure that allows you can connect to open, view, and print documents in your data easily. ASUS Update Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing ...
...BIOS from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. WinD��V�D��C�o��p�y�5��T�ri�a�l Installs the InterVideo DVD Copy5 trial version. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in-one software. Before using the ASUS Update..., make sure that allows you can connect to open, view, and print documents in your data easily. ASUS Update Allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing ...
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... the installation. View the online help or readme file that contains the image you intend to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. From...
... the installation. View the online help or readme file that contains the image you intend to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. From...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
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...• Visit www.intel.com for more information on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Refer...(EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, ...
...• Visit www.intel.com for more information on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Refer...(EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, ...
