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... 4.8.3 Ai Net 2 4-41 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 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 Manual 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 MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 vi Contents 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.5.2 Chipset 4-27 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-28...
... 4.8.3 Ai Net 2 4-41 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 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 Manual 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 MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 vi Contents 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.5.2 Chipset 4-27 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-28...
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... 3 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ... Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-44 Chapetr 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 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (...
... 3 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ... Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-44 Chapetr 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 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (...
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... 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 motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ... package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to perform when installing...
... 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 motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter ... package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that may have to perform when installing...
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... - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® MCH X48 Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz memory modules - ASUS AI Audio 2 - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots...
... - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® MCH X48 Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz memory modules - ASUS AI Audio 2 - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots...
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... Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vFSB Termination: 15-step DRAM voltage control - Diagnosis card - ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe solution - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at...
... Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vFSB Termination: 15-step DRAM voltage control - Diagnosis card - ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe solution - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at...
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xiv P5E64 WS Evolution specifications Internal connectors Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector with PWM control 2 x Chassis fan conectors with Q-fan 2 control 1... 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS Drivers...
xiv P5E64 WS Evolution specifications Internal connectors Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector with PWM control 2 x Chassis fan conectors with Q-fan 2 control 1... 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS Drivers...
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... checks right after they switch on your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different destinations. Diagnosis card assists users in heavy or light loadings. See page 2-37 for ...monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this can help you are temporarily away. Diagnosis card Bundled with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. See page 5-20 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution ...
... checks right after they switch on your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to different destinations. Diagnosis card assists users in heavy or light loadings. See page 2-37 for ...monitor and tune the CPU power supply with AI Gear 3, this can help you are temporarily away. Diagnosis card Bundled with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. See page 5-20 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution ...
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...95 With the whole new high power efficiency design - ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design... - The purpose of high power stress. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS SASsaby cards support...
...95 With the whole new high power efficiency design - ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design... - The purpose of high power stress. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS SASsaby cards support...
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Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100...º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the ...
Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100...º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the ...
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CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN4 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation P5E64 WS Evolution Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS...
CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION CHA_FAN3 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN4 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation P5E64 WS Evolution Fan connectors Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2 feature. 10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS...
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... • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: ...+5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts P5E64 WS Evolution ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides ...
... • Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: ...+5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts P5E64 WS Evolution ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides ...
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... one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-17 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set the profile(s) supported by your ...-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set overclocking parameters. is enabled the CPU FSB frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Select Screen Select Item...
... one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-17 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set the profile(s) supported by your ...-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set overclocking parameters. is enabled the CPU FSB frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Select Screen Select Item...
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mode supported by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options:... CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ. 4.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. DIMM Installation Recommendation X.M.P. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ... √ 1800 MHz √ √ - 1600 MHz √ √ 1600 MHz √ √ - 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]. You can also use the and keys to...
mode supported by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Configuration options:... CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ. 4.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. DIMM Installation Recommendation X.M.P. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ... √ 1800 MHz √ √ - 1600 MHz √ √ 1600 MHz √ √ - 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]. You can also use the and keys to...
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...allow you to malfunction. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-25 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration...L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6F9 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :9 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(...
...allow you to malfunction. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-25 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration...L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6F9 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :9 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(...
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... is adjusted by the operating system. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to cool down. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The... the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. The value is set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. You can also use the and keys ...
... is adjusted by the operating system. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to cool down. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The... the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. The value is set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. You can also use the and keys ...
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...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-20067, American Megatrends, Inc. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the Energy Star 4.0C support. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [... [ 1.288V] [ 3.296V] [ 5.094V] [11.616V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Profile [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to turn on the system. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-33 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you...
...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-20067, American Megatrends, Inc. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the Energy Star 4.0C support. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Chassis Fan 1/2/3/4 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [... [ 1.288V] [ 3.296V] [ 5.094V] [11.616V] ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Profile [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to turn on the system. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-33 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you...
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... any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.... 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ...
... any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.... 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ...
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... application. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the Support DVD to the optical drive. With this icon to view the current status of your system and ...174; desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Place the Support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe...Probe II You can close the Preference panel 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
... application. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the Support DVD to the optical drive. With this icon to view the current status of your system and ...174; desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Place the Support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe...Probe II You can close the Preference panel 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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... the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You can... of the Scheme options, then select another position from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
... the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You can... of the Scheme options, then select another position from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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...tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the two... logical processors. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the ...
...tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the two... logical processors. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the ...