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... 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 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 AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10...
... 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 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 AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10...
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Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 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™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code Table A-4 vii
Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 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™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code Table A-4 vii
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P5E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 ..., AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject...
P5E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 ..., AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject...
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...clear the RTC data. ASUS P5E 1- ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you 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 can easily see which drivers are already installed, ... precise setting for details. Smart Support DVD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of the computer. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to select the language of your system easier and faster. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See...
...clear the RTC data. ASUS P5E 1- ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you 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 can easily see which drivers are already installed, ... precise setting for details. Smart Support DVD It provides a checklist to allow the user to see the critical parts of the computer. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to select the language of your system easier and faster. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See...
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...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5E 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (...if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ...
...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5E 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (...if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ...
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...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5E 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails ...in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a ...
...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5E 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails ...in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a ...
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... to configure the item. Select an item then press if you want to [RAID]. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. If you to set this item to internally...
... to configure the item. Select an item then press if you want to [RAID]. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. If you to set this item to internally...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-44 ASUS P5E
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-44 ASUS P5E
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... DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5E 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features...
... DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5E 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features...
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... 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver ASUS InstAll...
... 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver ASUS InstAll...
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Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB368 RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5E 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB368 RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5E 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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... software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility...
... software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility...
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... anytime from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E 5-21 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a ... window appears. Click to complete installation. Double-click the setup.exe file to the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer the moment you can start installation....
... anytime from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E 5-21 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a ... window appears. Click to complete installation. Double-click the setup.exe file to the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer the moment you can start installation....
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.... Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5E Press to launch AI Nap Press to normal state. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled ...Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI ...
.... Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5E Press to launch AI Nap Press to normal state. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled ...Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI ...
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... drive. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by the ICH9R chip allows you install an operating system to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 5 stripes ... rate, double that allows you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function. Intel® Matrix Storage. P5E 5-35 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data...
... drive. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by the ICH9R chip allows you install an operating system to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. RAID 5 stripes ... rate, double that allows you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function. Intel® Matrix Storage. P5E 5-35 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data...
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...system prompts you select ICH9R. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows® ...to complete the process. Start Windows®. 2. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer. 2. For Windows® Vista™ ...
...system prompts you select ICH9R. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows® ...to complete the process. Start Windows®. 2. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer. 2. For Windows® Vista™ ...
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Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. P5E 5-45
Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. P5E 5-45
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...™ Edition is 1600 x 1200 at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all current applications. 2. Restart your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. ASUS P5E 6- ATX Power connectors on page 2-33 for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only...
...™ Edition is 1600 x 1200 at least the minimum power required by your system. Close all current applications. 2. Restart your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. ASUS P5E 6- ATX Power connectors on page 2-33 for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only...
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... Wizard window. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Turn on your system and log in your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Click Cancel. 3. ASUS P5E 6- 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that appears. 5. Place the CrossFire™ installation DVD in with your optical drive and install...
... Wizard window. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. Turn on your system and log in your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Click Cancel. 3. ASUS P5E 6- 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that appears. 5. Place the CrossFire™ installation DVD in with your optical drive and install...
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... Center. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that you to restart later 8. Click Yes to individually choose desired software components. Select the components that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to setup process. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. Click Finish. 6- Chapter... want to install, then click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to restart your computer.
... Center. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that you to restart later 8. Click Yes to individually choose desired software components. Select the components that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to setup process. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. Click Finish. 6- Chapter... want to install, then click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to restart your computer.