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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power 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...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power 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...
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... 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. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. 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...
... 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. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. 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...
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...step reference voltage control - P5E specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - PCI Express ... - ASUS O.C. FSB tuning from 667MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or PassiveCooling only ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU ...
...step reference voltage control - P5E specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - PCI Express ... - ASUS O.C. FSB tuning from 667MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or PassiveCooling only ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU ...
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xiv 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 ... Power connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS 1 x System panel connector BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, 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...
xiv 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 ... Power connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS 1 x System panel connector BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, 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...
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...front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS O.C. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 5-...(EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" -- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be stored in the CMOS or...
...front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS O.C. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 5-...(EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" -- Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can be stored in the CMOS or...
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ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS .... ASUS P5E 1- See page 4-31 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you configure your choice from the available options. See page 4-11 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows...
ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS .... ASUS P5E 1- See page 4-31 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you configure your choice from the available options. See page 4-11 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows...
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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 (... 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 for more information about rear panel...
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 (... 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 for more information about rear panel...
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...If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1... DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E P5E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 ...
...If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module, make sure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to DDR2-1066 MHz. With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1... DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E P5E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 ...
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...BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS P5E ...2-19 Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover...
...BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS P5E ...2-19 Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover...
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... the computer. 6. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on Enable for about 5~10 seconds, then move the CLRTC switch from Disable (default).... Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Move the switch from its default position, or the system will encounter boot failure! ® P5E P5E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_SW Enable Disable (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to Enable. Except when...
... the computer. 6. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on Enable for about 5~10 seconds, then move the CLRTC switch from Disable (default).... Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Move the switch from its default position, or the system will encounter boot failure! ® P5E P5E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_SW Enable Disable (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to Enable. Except when...
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... Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH9R RAID controller. ® P5E P5E SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3... 1 set. • Before creating a RAID set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives... if you intend to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you are for the Serial ATA signal cables...
... Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH9R RAID controller. ® P5E P5E SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3... 1 set. • Before creating a RAID set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives... if you intend to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you are for the Serial ATA signal cables...
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...for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. ASUS P5E 2-33 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from... hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel...
...for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. ASUS P5E 2-33 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from... hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- System panel...
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...BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS P5E...device on . The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange ...
...BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS P5E...device on . The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange ...
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... are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to section 4.6 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows... the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
... are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to section 4.6 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows... the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5E
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5E
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... (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5E 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and...
... (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5E 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. P5E ASUS P5E 4- Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow...
Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. P5E ASUS P5E 4- Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow...
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Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. 2. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® ...from the menu, then select Format. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Windows® XP environment a. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. 4.1.2 Creating ...
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. 2. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® ...from the menu, then select Format. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Windows® XP environment a. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. 4.1.2 Creating ...