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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E 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 1-7 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...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E 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 1-7 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...
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...that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates..., keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Do not place the...
...that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates..., keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Do not place the...
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... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by... your dealer. 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 standard package. ...
... Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by... your dealer. 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 standard package. ...
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... * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to 2 PATA devices Marvell 88E8056® PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 SupremeFX II Audio Card... - streaming, AI Audio 2, and ASUS Noise Filter Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; P5E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory...
... * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to 2 PATA devices Marvell 88E8056® PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 SupremeFX II Audio Card... - streaming, AI Audio 2, and ASUS Noise Filter Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O VIA VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; P5E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (Advance 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 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...
... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (Advance 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 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...
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...efficient CPUs in the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. PCIe 2.0...environment. Intel® X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express Chipset is one of the memory accesses. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. ...
...efficient CPUs in the world. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. PCIe 2.0...environment. Intel® X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express Chipset is one of the memory accesses. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. ...
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... enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 2‑19 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5E 1- Dual-channel DDR2 800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 12.8 GB/s. See...
... enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See page 2‑19 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5E 1- Dual-channel DDR2 800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 12.8 GB/s. See...
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...away by yourself. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. ASUS P5E 1- Pure Copper Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to emphasize human voices in the incoming audio stream...: Supreme FX II Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
...away by yourself. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. ASUS P5E 1- Pure Copper Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to emphasize human voices in the incoming audio stream...: Supreme FX II Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to the gamers of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
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...friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to 70% of the ...file. Profile that allows users to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. saving up your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. With AI Direct...
...friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to 70% of the ...file. Profile that allows users to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. saving up your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. With AI Direct...
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... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5E 1- The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to... finetune voltages to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you...
... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5E 1- The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to... finetune voltages to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Aduio card Installation 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Aduio card Installation 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E
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... grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights up to indicate that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of...following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR ® P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E 2-
... grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights up to indicate that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of...following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR ® P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E 2-
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.... 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The...
.... 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT LGA775 ADI 3228 E1394 EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (....5cm (12.0in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 ICS Intel® X38 88E8056 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power P5E PCIEX1_3 ASAP PCIEX16_2 JMB368 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS ADH CHASSIS USB910 USB78 HD_LED SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
2.2.3 Motherboard layout PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT LGA775 ADI 3228 E1394 EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (....5cm (12.0in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 ICS Intel® X38 88E8056 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power P5E PCIEX1_3 ASAP PCIEX16_2 JMB368 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS ADH CHASSIS USB910 USB78 HD_LED SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
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... shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...
... shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...
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... the motherboard. ® P5E P5E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. ASUS P5E 2- Retention...
... the motherboard. ® P5E P5E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. ASUS P5E 2- Retention...
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... CPU into the CPU notch. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. Refer to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
... CPU into the CPU notch. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. Refer to remove (B). The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...