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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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...Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,... damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the ...
...Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,... damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the ...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
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... x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the ...memory frequency up to DDR2 1066MHz. one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P5E specifications summary...
... x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at midboard; Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to DDR2 800MHz. Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- Supports up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the ...memory frequency up to DDR2 1066MHz. one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P5E specifications summary...
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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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... contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard Support DVD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E 1- Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial... ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (Advance I /O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE...
... contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard Support DVD User guide If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E 1- Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial... ATA signal cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (Advance I /O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE...
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... 2‑9 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See page 2‑9 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB... Intel® X38 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. 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.
... 2‑9 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See page 2‑9 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB... Intel® X38 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. 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.
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... and other memory demanding applications. This new feature optimizes the use of DDR2 memory. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS P5E 1- Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of available memory size. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture...
... and other memory demanding applications. This new feature optimizes the use of DDR2 memory. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. ASUS P5E 1- Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of available memory size. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture...
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...dissipation performance. Optional Fan (for gamers to the gamers of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for users to date. ASUS P5E 1- Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. See page... audio experience to spot enemies in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-24 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation....
...dissipation performance. Optional Fan (for gamers to the gamers of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for users to date. ASUS P5E 1- Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. See page... audio experience to spot enemies in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 2-24 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation....
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... shields it ideally protects your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an...
... shields it ideally protects your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an...
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ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 4-11 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 4-31 and 5-9 for details. When using ASUS... PC Probe II, you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic ...setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you...256-color boot logo for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you configure...
ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 4-11 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 4-31 and 5-9 for details. When using ASUS... PC Probe II, you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic ...setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you...256-color boot logo for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you configure...
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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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...cause severe damage to indicate that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR ® P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat ...the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is ...
...cause severe damage to indicate that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR ® P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat ...the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is ...
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... to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by...
... to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by...
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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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...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise ...Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel...
...the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 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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... a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on 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. ASUS P5E 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until...
... a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on 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. ASUS P5E 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until...
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... CPU into the socket to ensure system stability. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps 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...
... CPU into the socket to ensure system stability. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps 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...