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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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... 5.3.7 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 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-33 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-35 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-36 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-36 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-44 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-44 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
... 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 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-33 5.4 RAID configurations 5-35 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-35 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-36 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-36 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-44 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-44 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune ... BIOS setup menu helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5E 1- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to see the critical parts of booting...
...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune ... BIOS setup menu helps you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the computer. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5E 1- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you to see the critical parts of booting...
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... the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Refer to ensure system stability. 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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ...
... the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Refer to ensure system stability. 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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. ...
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...Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install a maximum of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. ASUS P5E... adjust the memory timing manually. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS ...
...Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install a maximum of less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. ASUS P5E... adjust the memory timing manually. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS ...
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...174; RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP or later version. • These connectors are using these connectors. Or you can ... cable to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA... 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...
...174; RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP or later version. • These connectors are using these connectors. Or you can ... cable to these connectors, set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA... 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...
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...system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode, ...4.6 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Refer to shut down . Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the...
...system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode, ...4.6 Power Menu in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Refer to shut down . Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5E 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5E 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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
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...: 1. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5E ASUS P5E 4- Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the...
...: 1. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5E ASUS P5E 4- Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the...
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...Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. DOS environment a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options.... Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
...Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. DOS environment a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options.... Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. A solid triangle before each item on the screen... for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E 4-11 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of a menu ...
...4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. A solid triangle before each item on the screen... for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E 4-11 A configurable field is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of a menu ...
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... from the legend bar to load default values. When you select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select Ok to save the changes while exiting. If... you select this operation. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this option, a confirmation window appears.
... from the legend bar to load default values. When you select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Select Ok to save the changes while exiting. If... you select this operation. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this option, a confirmation window appears.
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...to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5E 5- The contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/...can install to maximize the features of the support DVD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in ...
...to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5E 5- The contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/...can install to maximize the features of the support DVD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in ...
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...ASUS P5E 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS...; Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
...ASUS P5E 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS...; Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
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... a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your boot logo. ASUS P5E 5- The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). When prompted, locate...
... a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your boot logo. ASUS P5E 5- The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). When prompted, locate...
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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. 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 7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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. 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 7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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... port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5E 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell®... Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start >...
... port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5E 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell®... Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start >...
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Fidelity Compensation After you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to the uncompressed condition. Surround Virtualization Activating this function ... back to display the SoundMAX® control panel. media enjoyment. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. AI Audio 2, with stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P5E 5-13 A. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to a multi-channel one with realistic front and rear environment....
Fidelity Compensation After you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to the uncompressed condition. Surround Virtualization Activating this function ... back to display the SoundMAX® control panel. media enjoyment. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. AI Audio 2, with stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P5E 5-13 A. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to a multi-channel one with realistic front and rear environment....
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Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. B. SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. ASUS P5E 5-17 Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. B. SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. ASUS P5E 5-17 Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.