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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E64 WS Evolution specifications xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E64 WS Evolution specifications xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (...
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... DRAM voltage control - vFSB Termination: 15-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - Profile - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz...
... DRAM voltage control - vFSB Termination: 15-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - Profile - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz...
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..., especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The Heat Pipe design is able to achieve 95%+...for users to date. New Generation 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to the heatsink... and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better... with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode....
..., especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The Heat Pipe design is able to achieve 95%+...for users to date. New Generation 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to the heatsink... and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better... with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode....
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... for a more colorful and vivid image on the power. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 Simply press the predefined hotkey to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-23 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple...
... for a more colorful and vivid image on the power. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 Simply press the predefined hotkey to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-23 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple...
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Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 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 open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. function. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Due to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R.
Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 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 open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. function. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Due to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R.
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...cap back to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-23 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when ... jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ...
...cap back to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-23 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when ... jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ...
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...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-17 Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A [Auto]...(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to display the following items: C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 LVL : 11...
...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-17 Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A [Auto]...(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to display the following items: C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 LVL : 11...
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...X.M.P. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Allows you to the table below for the following two items (FSB Frequency and PCIE ...; - 1600 MHz √ √ 1600 MHz √ √ - 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]. DIMM Installation Recommendation X.M.P. You can also use the and keys to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. eXtreme...
...X.M.P. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Allows you to the table below for the following two items (FSB Frequency and PCIE ...; - 1600 MHz √ √ 1600 MHz √ √ - 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]. DIMM Installation Recommendation X.M.P. You can also use the and keys to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. eXtreme...
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... to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 200 to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the and keys to enhance DRAM overclocking ability. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266... accelerate DRAM performance or [2N] to adjust the FSB frequency. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-19
... to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 200 to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the and keys to enhance DRAM overclocking ability. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266... accelerate DRAM performance or [2N] to adjust the FSB frequency. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-19
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...] [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 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...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two sub-items appear only when you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4/5 [... 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two sub-items appear only when you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4/5 [... 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.
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... the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Set to [Normal] to follow Intel specifications or [Performance] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 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...GTL voltage reference. The values range from 0.70V to 1.00V with a 0.15V interval. 4.4.19 Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
... the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Set to [Normal] to follow Intel specifications or [Performance] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 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...GTL voltage reference. The values range from 0.70V to 1.00V with a 0.15V interval. 4.4.19 Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
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...io�n� 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows®... environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The ...
...io�n� 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows®... environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The ...