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...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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-28 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-29 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-39 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
... 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-28 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-29 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-39 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-39 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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.... 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 the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch...
.... 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 the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch...
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...the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, it does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode. . • If you install Windows® Vista 32-bit / Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB of total memory because of 128 Mb chips or double ...ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This ...
...the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, it does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode. . • If you install Windows® Vista 32-bit / Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB of total memory because of 128 Mb chips or double ...ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This ...
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..." in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using... Windows® XP or later version: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the...
..." in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using... Windows® XP or later version: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the...
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... Windows® environment.) 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update... BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5E WS Professional 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
... Windows® environment.) 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update... BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5E WS Professional 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
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Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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.... Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5EWP.rom P5EWP ASUS P5E WS Professional 4- Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the...
.... Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5EWP.rom P5EWP ASUS P5E WS Professional 4- Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the...
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At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® XP environment a. d. b. b. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Select...
At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® XP environment a. d. b. b. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Select...
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...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items... screen means that menu. To change the value of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E WS Professional 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system Time.
...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items... screen means that menu. To change the value of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E WS Professional 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system Time.
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...to save your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to exit. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02... made to the Setup program. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. When you select this menu. 4.9 Exit...
...to save your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to exit. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02... made to the Setup program. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. When you select this menu. 4.9 Exit...
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...to run the DVD. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support ... from the BIN folder. ASUS P5E WS Professional 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your computer. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit ...
...to run the DVD. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support ... from the BIN folder. ASUS P5E WS Professional 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to your computer. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit ...
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...have wizards that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. Select Options from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you through the installation. 5.3 Software information Most of your... click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Support DVD. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-
...have wizards that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. Select Options from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you through the installation. 5.3 Software information Most of your... click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Support DVD. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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..., you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-11 The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek...
..., you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-11 The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard to display the Realtek...
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... environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC888 Audio CODEC allows you to minimize the window. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your listening pleasure. Click to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit...
... environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC888 Audio CODEC allows you to minimize the window. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for your listening pleasure. Click to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit...
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.... Audio I/O The Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-13 Click for analog and digital options. 4. Make adjustments to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. Mixer The Mixer option allows you get the desired levels. 4. To set the mixer options: 1. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices...
.... Audio I/O The Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-13 Click for analog and digital options. 4. Make adjustments to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. Mixer The Mixer option allows you get the desired levels. 4. To set the mixer options: 1. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices...
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...change the utility configuration. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The PC Probe II main window appears. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Place the Support DVD to complete installation. Follow the screen... instructions to the optical drive. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on. You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-15 Click to view the current status of any problem with these components. If Autorun...
...change the utility configuration. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The PC Probe II main window appears. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Place the Support DVD to complete installation. Follow the screen... instructions to the optical drive. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on. You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-15 Click to view the current status of any problem with these components. If Autorun...
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... section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
... section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
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... the or buttons. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-17 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. You can now move together using the Config window.
... the or buttons. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5E WS Professional 5-17 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel. You can now move together using the Config window.