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... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-11 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-17 5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-23 5.5 Creating a RAID...
... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 5-11 5.4 RAID configurations 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-17 5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations 5-23 5.5 Creating a RAID...
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... 8212F IDE RAID controller supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 hard disks - P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB IEEE 1394 Overclocking features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible.../800) MHz memory modules Up to 8 USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a port (rear panel) IEEE 1394a connector (midboard) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages (continued on the next page) x
... 8212F IDE RAID controller supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 hard disks - P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB IEEE 1394 Overclocking features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible.../800) MHz memory modules Up to 8 USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a port (rear panel) IEEE 1394a connector (midboard) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages (continued on the next page) x
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P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary Overclocking features (continuation) Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI-E frequencies ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Stack...
P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary Overclocking features (continuation) Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI-E frequencies ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Stack...
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... speed or power requirement. Intel® 925XE chipset The Intel® 925XE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH6R I /O, PCI Express, and 8-channel high definition audio interfaces. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). See...
... speed or power requirement. Intel® 925XE chipset The Intel® 925XE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH6R I /O, PCI Express, and 8-channel high definition audio interfaces. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). See...
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... 0+1, and JBOD functionality for thinner, more flexible cables with a software application that speeds up to produce crystal-clear digital audio. See pages 2-23 to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. If you... speed interface is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 1-3 See pages 2-26 and 5-17 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is software compatible with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). See page 2-20 for details. PCI Express...
... 0+1, and JBOD functionality for thinner, more flexible cables with a software application that speeds up to produce crystal-clear digital audio. See pages 2-23 to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. If you... speed interface is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 1-3 See pages 2-26 and 5-17 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is software compatible with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). See page 2-20 for details. PCI Express...
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... temperature is monitored for critical components. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of transforming your computer's digital audio contents into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. See page 4-36 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer...480 Mbps on the rear panel. See page 5-15 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dolby® Digital Live™ The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs. This digital stream passes through simple , low-cost...
... temperature is monitored for critical components. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of transforming your computer's digital audio contents into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. See page 4-36 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer...480 Mbps on the rear panel. See page 5-15 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dolby® Digital Live™ The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs. This digital stream passes through simple , low-cost...
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Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black) 5. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 7. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) System ... connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Internal connectors 1. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 6.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black) 5. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 7. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) System ... connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2) 12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 13. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Internal connectors 1. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 6.
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...Onboard IDE port shared - - - - Onboard LAN1 - Onboard USB controller 1 shared - - - - F G - used - - PCI slot 3 - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared - - - - shared - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 2-19 Onboard PCI IDE RAID (ITE) - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8... this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 - - - -- PCI slot 2 - - - -- shared - Onboard Azalia audio shared - - - -
...Onboard IDE port shared - - - - Onboard LAN1 - Onboard USB controller 1 shared - - - - F G - used - - PCI slot 3 - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared - - - - shared - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 2-19 Onboard PCI IDE RAID (ITE) - - - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8... this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 - - - -- PCI slot 2 - - - -- shared - Onboard Azalia audio shared - - - -
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..., DVD player, or other devices. 2 . L i n e I E E E 1 3 9 4 a p o r t . This port connects the rear speakers on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 2-23 L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. 6 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) .
..., DVD player, or other devices. 2 . L i n e I E E E 1 3 9 4 a p o r t . This port connects the rear speakers on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) . ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 2-23 L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. 6 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) .
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...t . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . Yellow Orange - Side Speaker Out - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer 1 0 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t ( y e l l o w o r a n g e ) . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 2 . Black - This port is for a ...
...t . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . Yellow Orange - Side Speaker Out - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer 1 0 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t ( y e l l o w o r a n g e ) . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 2 . Black - This port is for a ...
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... panel audio module to [HD Audio]. HD Audio front panel audio pin definition GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR P5AD2-E DELUXE AGND NC NC NC ® AAFP MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AC '97 audio pin definition P5AD2-E DELUXE Analog ...front panel connector • It is set the F r o n t P a n e l S u p p o r t T y p e item in the audio utility when using this connector, set to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. See ...
... panel audio module to [HD Audio]. HD Audio front panel audio pin definition GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR P5AD2-E DELUXE AGND NC NC NC ® AAFP MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AC '97 audio pin definition P5AD2-E DELUXE Analog ...front panel connector • It is set the F r o n t P a n e l S u p p o r t T y p e item in the audio utility when using this connector, set to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. See ...
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... J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V ® GAME1 P5AD2-E DELUXE GAME connector 10. CHASSIS1 ® (Default) P5AD2-E DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector P5AD2-E DELUXE +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or ...-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for a GAME/MIDI port. 9 .
... J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V ® GAME1 P5AD2-E DELUXE GAME connector 10. CHASSIS1 ® (Default) P5AD2-E DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector P5AD2-E DELUXE +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or ...-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for a GAME/MIDI port. 9 .
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... the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-29 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. This item appears only when the O n b o a r...the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM ITE8212F Controller Detecting ...
... the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-29 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. This item appears only when the O n b o a r...the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM ITE8212F Controller Detecting ...
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... activate the devices. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. C-MEDIA CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for details. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes.
... activate the devices. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. C-MEDIA CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880 audio driver and application. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for details. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes.
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... Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting A u d i o S y s t e m S t a t u s. The number of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. Using the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration interface has five tabs: Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Device Setting, and Information. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-11 The utility is automatically installed when you to...
... Status Smart Jack settings Mode Selection Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting A u d i o S y s t e m S t a t u s. The number of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. Using the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration interface has five tabs: Main Setting, Mixer, Effect, Device Setting, and Information. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-11 The utility is automatically installed when you to...
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...the Digital Signal Processing (DSP). You can configure your speaker setup and the audio DSP settings in this section. This section allows you to the system rear panel and front panel audio ports. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support You can configure the function of ...devices connected to adjust the audio input and the recording output volume of the rear panel, front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section. Mixer The M i x e r tab allows you to configure. Click the P l a y or the S...
...the Digital Signal Processing (DSP). You can configure your speaker setup and the audio DSP settings in this section. This section allows you to the system rear panel and front panel audio ports. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support You can configure the function of ...devices connected to adjust the audio input and the recording output volume of the rear panel, front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section. Mixer The M i x e r tab allows you to configure. Click the P l a y or the S...
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There are three room size models provided for an appropriate audio output. This section allows you to select the size of your speaker system, or click a ...e c t tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set an environment emulation. E n v i r o n m e n t S i z e. E q u a l i z e r. Environment settings Environment size Equalizer settings E n v i r o n m e n t. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-13 Click the U s e r D e f i n e d button to adjust the amplifier frequency. Click the corresponding button to set the environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings. Click any...
There are three room size models provided for an appropriate audio output. This section allows you to select the size of your speaker system, or click a ...e c t tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set an environment emulation. E n v i r o n m e n t S i z e. E q u a l i z e r. Environment settings Environment size Equalizer settings E n v i r o n m e n t. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-13 Click the U s e r D e f i n e d button to adjust the amplifier frequency. Click the corresponding button to set the environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings. Click any...
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Information The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording devices.
Information The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording devices.
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...PDIF out port. 2. Launch the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility by double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar. 4. You can send the encoded Dolby® Digital streams to Dolby® Digital streams. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays... them back on a multi-channel speaker system. 5-15 Using Dolby® Digital Live™ The Dolby® Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer's digital audio contents to real-time Dolby...
...PDIF out port. 2. Launch the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility by double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar. 4. You can send the encoded Dolby® Digital streams to Dolby® Digital streams. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays... them back on a multi-channel speaker system. 5-15 Using Dolby® Digital Live™ The Dolby® Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer's digital audio contents to real-time Dolby...
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...D L e v e l item. 4. When the S t r i p e S i z e item is highlighted, press the up or down arrow key to select the stripe size for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is 128 KB. For low disk usage, select 8 KB/16 KB. For server systems, use of a lower array...for optimum performance. T I D V o l u m e ], then press . Use the up or down arrow keys to move to the S t r i p e S i z e option. 6. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-19 Use the up or down arrow keys to move to the R A I D 0, then press . 5. You must choose the stripe size value based on the projected...
...D L e v e l item. 4. When the S t r i p e S i z e item is highlighted, press the up or down arrow key to select the stripe size for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is 128 KB. For low disk usage, select 8 KB/16 KB. For server systems, use of a lower array...for optimum performance. T I D V o l u m e ], then press . Use the up or down arrow keys to move to the S t r i p e S i z e option. 6. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-19 Use the up or down arrow keys to move to the R A I D 0, then press . 5. You must choose the stripe size value based on the projected...