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... Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E64 WS Evolution specifications 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 special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features 1-7 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 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
... Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E64 WS Evolution specifications 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 special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features 1-7 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 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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..., and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • ...Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about ...
..., and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • ...Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about ...
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...added by your dealer. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ ...
...added by your dealer. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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 support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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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 modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1 x 2��-p�o��rt�U��S...for buying an ASUS® P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard! Diagnosis card (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-1 Retail version only) G.P. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware ...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1 x 2��-p�o��rt�U��S...for buying an ASUS® P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard! Diagnosis card (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-1 Retail version only) G.P. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware ...
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... Access technology that features data transfer rates of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to boost system performance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. Users...
... Access technology that features data transfer rates of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to boost system performance. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. Users...
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... support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external devices. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3 Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. See page 2-25 and 2-28 for... audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance...
... support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external devices. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3 Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. See page 2-25 and 2-28 for... audio/video appliances such as a network gateway for RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance...
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...are temporarily away. See page 2-37 for details. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now talk to your PC! G.P. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help save the environment. See page 5-20 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction High Definition Audio Enjoy... attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 58.6% to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in heavy or light loadings. To wake the system and return to different destinations...
...are temporarily away. See page 2-37 for details. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can now talk to your PC! G.P. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help save the environment. See page 5-20 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction High Definition Audio Enjoy... attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 58.6% to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in heavy or light loadings. To wake the system and return to different destinations...
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Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). HE 95, this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset ... directs the heat generated by yourself. HE 95 With the whole new high power efficiency design - Fanless Design - ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The purpose of ...
Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). HE 95, this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset ... directs the heat generated by yourself. HE 95 With the whole new high power efficiency design - Fanless Design - ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The purpose of ...
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... DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 4-34 and 5-22 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to 5-32 for details. See page 5-24 to install computer components, update ... dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to experience true-to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side of connecting the system ...
... DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 4-34 and 5-22 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to 5-32 for details. See page 5-24 to install computer components, update ... dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to experience true-to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side of connecting the system ...
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...details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to...ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-36 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS P5E64 WS... Evolution 1-7 See page 4-8 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to achieve the most precise setting for details. 1.3.4 ASUS... boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows ...OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is...
...details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to...ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-36 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS P5E64 WS... Evolution 1-7 See page 4-8 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to achieve the most precise setting for details. 1.3.4 ASUS... boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows ...OS-based flash utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is...
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Due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking. function. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking. function. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-37 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-37 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
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...is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded... safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION ON Standby Power P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
...is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on a grounded... safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION ON Standby Power P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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... unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Failure to do...
... unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Failure to do...
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30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY SPDIF_O12 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 PRI_EIDE ...USB1112 CD ADI 1988B VIA VT6308S AAFP DET_X4_1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX4_1 ® DET_X16_1 PCIEX16_1 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_X16_3 P5E64 WS EVOLUTION PCIEX16_3 DET_PCI2 PCI2 DET_X16_4 PCIEX16_4 IE1394_2 COM1 CHA_FAN3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB910 USB78 PEX8518 CHA_FAN4 Marvell... Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-3
30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY SPDIF_O12 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 PRI_EIDE ...USB1112 CD ADI 1988B VIA VT6308S AAFP DET_X4_1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX4_1 ® DET_X16_1 PCIEX16_1 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_X16_3 P5E64 WS EVOLUTION PCIEX16_3 DET_PCI2 PCI2 DET_X16_4 PCIEX16_4 IE1394_2 COM1 CHA_FAN3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB910 USB78 PEX8518 CHA_FAN4 Marvell... Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-3
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ 2 / Pentium® D / ...CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ 2 / Pentium® D / ...CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing...
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...in the direction of the socket box should face you. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3.... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load...
...in the direction of the socket box should face you. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3.... 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the left . 2. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load...