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... 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 Manuals 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 MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10...
... 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 Manuals 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 MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10...
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Chapter 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 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code Table A-4 vii
Chapter 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 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 A.4 Debug Code Table A-4 vii
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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 ..., 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 Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject...
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 ..., 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 Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject...
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.... eliminates the need to see the critical parts of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without...a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 4-20 for details. ASUS P5E 1- See page 4-31 and 5-9 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the...ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that aren't. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS...
.... eliminates the need to see the critical parts of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without...a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 4-20 for details. ASUS P5E 1- See page 4-31 and 5-9 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the...ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you can easily see which drivers are already installed, as well as those that aren't. When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS...
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...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5E 2-19 Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any....to do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Refer...
...card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5E 2-19 Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any....to do so may need IRQ assignments. Secure the card to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Refer...
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...Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5E 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. This...motherboard BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS...
...Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5E 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. This...motherboard BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS...
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... Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to [AHCI]. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel®...
... Serial ATA connectors supported by allowing the drive to [AHCI]. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel®...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-44 ASUS P5E
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-44 ASUS P5E
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... support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5E 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the...
... support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5E 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the...
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... device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver ASUS...
... device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver ASUS...
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ASUS P5E 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB368 RAID/AHCI driver disk.
ASUS P5E 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R or JMicron® JMB368 RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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...; High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D... sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.
...; High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D... sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.
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...start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled ... senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E 5-21 You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your system and change the utility configuration. Because...
...start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled ... senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P5E 5-21 You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your system and change the utility configuration. Because...
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Place the support DVD to complete installation. The AI Suite main window appears. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows...5-27 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5E Press to launch AI Nap Press to close or restore the application. Using AI Suite Click the AI Gear 3, AI Nap, AI Booster, or Q-...
Place the support DVD to complete installation. The AI Suite main window appears. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows...5-27 Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear 3 Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5E Press to launch AI Nap Press to close or restore the application. Using AI Suite Click the AI Gear 3, AI Nap, AI Booster, or Q-...
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...drive and a new drive for this setup. Intel® Matrix Storage. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that of a single disk alone, thus... protection and increases fault tolerance to get all applications to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. ... minimum of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. P5E 5-35 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for details....
...drive and a new drive for this setup. Intel® Matrix Storage. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that of a single disk alone, thus... protection and increases fault tolerance to get all applications to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. ... minimum of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. P5E 5-35 Use of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for details....
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Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter ...to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Set the optical drive as the...
Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the optical drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter ...to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Set the optical drive as the...
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P5E 5-45 During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
P5E 5-45 During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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.... ASUS P5E 6- Follow the installation procedures in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard •...; Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service...
.... ASUS P5E 6- Follow the installation procedures in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard •...; Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service...
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Turn on your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows® Vista 32/64 bit ... package to the documentation that appears. 5. Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to install the device drivers. ASUS P5E 6-
Turn on your optical drive and install drivers from the installation window that came with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Windows® Vista 32/64 bit ... package to the documentation that appears. 5. Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com) 1. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to install the device drivers. ASUS P5E 6-
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Click Yes to restart later 8. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to restart your computer. Select the components that will guide you want to install, then... click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to setup process. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. Setup ...
Click Yes to restart later 8. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer now or No to restart your computer. Select the components that will guide you want to install, then... click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to setup process. Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center. The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. Setup ...