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... Reserved. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
... Reserved. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary x 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 AI Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary x 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 AI Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1...
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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...)/DDR2-600 (FSB 800)/ DDR2-533 (FSB 1066/800) 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
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...)/DDR2-600 (FSB 800)/ DDR2-533 (FSB 1066/800) 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 Cool...
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 Cool...
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P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti-virus software Winbond Voice Editor Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Anti-virus software Winbond Voice Editor Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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...RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for details. See page 2-20 for details. See pages 2-23 to produce crystal-clear digital audio. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 1-3 See pages 2-26 and 2-27 for details. PCI Express features point-to four IDE hard disk drives. Serial ATA technology The ... to 2-24, and page 5-11 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is fully-compliant with existing PCI specifications. The SATA specification allows for two IDE channels that speeds up to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying ...
...RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for details. See page 2-20 for details. See pages 2-23 to produce crystal-clear digital audio. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 1-3 See pages 2-26 and 2-27 for details. PCI Express features point-to four IDE hard disk drives. Serial ATA technology The ... to 2-24, and page 5-11 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is fully-compliant with existing PCI specifications. The SATA specification allows for two IDE channels that speeds up to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying ...
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... comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394 standards. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel. The system fan rotations per...
... comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394 standards. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel. The system fan rotations per...
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... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards,... SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards,... SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. P5AD2-E DELUXE TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V ® IE1394_2 1 P5AD2-E DELUXE IEEE 1394 connector Never... connect a U S B p o r t m o d u l e c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the IEEE 1394 connector. 7 . Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for an additional IEEE 1394 port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe...
... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. P5AD2-E DELUXE TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V ® IE1394_2 1 P5AD2-E DELUXE IEEE 1394 connector Never... connect a U S B p o r t m o d u l e c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the IEEE 1394 connector. 7 . Doing so will damage the motherboard! 8 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for an additional IEEE 1394 port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe...
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Use of 350 W is recommended for ATX power supply plugs. P5AD2-E DELUXE ATX12V1 GND +12V DC GND +12V DC ® P5AD2-E DELUXE ATX power connectors EATXPWR1 +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5... A on the +12 V lead, and a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is not recommended. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (350 W) PSU has been tested to install additional devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are designed to connect...
Use of 350 W is recommended for ATX power supply plugs. P5AD2-E DELUXE ATX12V1 GND +12V DC GND +12V DC ® P5AD2-E DELUXE ATX power connectors EATXPWR1 +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5... A on the +12 V lead, and a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is not recommended. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (350 W) PSU has been tested to install additional devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are designed to connect...
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... installed. • Make sure that alerts you will hear the specific cause of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you of the problem. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 3-3 See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check...
... installed. • Make sure that alerts you will hear the specific cause of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you of the problem. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 3-3 See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check...
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...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-13 For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu ... to configure system time. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to malfunction. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-13 For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu ... to configure system time. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to malfunction. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
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...DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to the system. Select [CDROM] if you are not...options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-15 Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device ...
...DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to the system. Select [CDROM] if you are not...options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-15 Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Select a device item, then press to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device ...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 09/22/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 1024MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Select Screen Select Item +-
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 09/22/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 1024MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Select Screen Select Item +-
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...use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the report ...event of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.8 Speech Configuration Speech Option Speech POST Reporter Report IDE Error Report ...
...use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the report ...event of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.8 Speech Configuration Speech Option Speech POST Reporter Report IDE Error Report ...
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...APM) features. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration ...and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines ... (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-33
...APM) features. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration ...and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines ... (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-33
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... only when the P o w e r O n B y P S / 2 K e y b o a r d is disabled. Select this item shows [ I n s t a l l e d ] if the W a k e u p P a s s w o r d is set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. After you have set a keyboard password, this item, then press to set or change the...on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-35 Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled].
... only when the P o w e r O n B y P S / 2 K e y b o a r d is disabled. Select this item shows [ I n s t a l l e d ] if the W a k e u p P a s s w o r d is set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. After you have set a keyboard password, this item, then press to set or change the...on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-35 Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled].
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CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] Allows you do not comply with Intel®'s PWM fan specification. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC] Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB... item options to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Set to [DC] when using this type of CPU fan cable connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor ...
CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM] Allows you do not comply with Intel®'s PWM fan specification. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC] Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not wish to display the detected temperatures. 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB... item options to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Set to [DC] when using this type of CPU fan cable connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor ...
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... you installed additional devices and the system requires more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in ...fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-37 The default [Auto] automatically selects ...
... you installed additional devices and the system requires more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in ...fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-37 The default [Auto] automatically selects ...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD in graphical format. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this CD Displays the contents of the motherboard. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD in graphical format. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this CD Displays the contents of the motherboard. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.