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...Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E Deluxe specifications summary 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 AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
...Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E Deluxe specifications summary 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 AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...PCI slots 2-21 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots 2-21 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-21 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Audio card installation 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-24 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-24 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-26 Chapter 3: Powering up ...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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys...
...PCI slots 2-21 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots 2-21 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-21 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Audio card installation 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-24 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-24 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-26 Chapter 3: Powering up ...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 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys...
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...ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS AI... 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...
...ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-32 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-33 5.3.10 ASUS AI... 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...
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...;e�s� Marvell® 88E8056 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 SupremeFX II Audio Card - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel®...one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; P5E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 �E�x�t�re�m�...
...;e�s� Marvell® 88E8056 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 SupremeFX II Audio Card - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel®...one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; P5E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 �E�x�t�re�m�...
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... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I /O shield) ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard Support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E Deluxe 1-1 Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I /O shield) ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard Support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E Deluxe 1-1 Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-3
2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-3
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... the audio card prior to the figure below for the location of the slots. See page 2-30 for better thermal environment. Refer to other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Audio/PCI Express...motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other compatible cards to the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for the connector location. ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-21 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards...
... the audio card prior to the figure below for the location of the slots. See page 2-30 for better thermal environment. Refer to other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Audio/PCI Express...motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other compatible cards to the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for the connector location. ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-21 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards...
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Take out the audio card from the package. 2. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the slot completely. 4. ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-23 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the motherboard. 2.7 Audio card installation 1. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3.
Take out the audio card from the package. 2. The photo below shows the audio card installed on the slot completely. 4. ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-23 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the motherboard. 2.7 Audio card installation 1. Locate the audio slot on the motherboard. 3.
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...Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a S/PDIF Out cable. ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-31 7. Remove the jumper caps only when you are purchased separately. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or ... with a jumper cap. The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is then generated as...
...Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). By default , the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a S/PDIF Out cable. ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-31 7. Remove the jumper caps only when you are purchased separately. The signal is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or ... with a jumper cap. The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is then generated as...