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... RAID definitions 5-33 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-34 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-34 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 5-44 Chapetr 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...
... RAID definitions 5-33 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-34 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-34 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 5-44 Chapetr 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...
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... the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards.
... the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards.
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... problems as a chipset fan does. New Generation 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to date. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for users to achieve 95%+ power efficiency in light loading mode and 90%+ in full/heavy loading mode. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for storage...
... problems as a chipset fan does. New Generation 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to date. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for users to achieve 95%+ power efficiency in light loading mode and 90%+ in full/heavy loading mode. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for storage...
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... Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users...
... Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users...
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... they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to install expansion cards.
... they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to install expansion cards.
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... frequency of these slots change depending on the type of the slots. 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black) This motherboard also supports two Universal PCI Express x16 slots with PCI specifications. Universal PCIe x16_4 slot (black, @ x4 or x1) PCI_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (blue, @ x16) PCI_1 slot Universal PCIe x16_2 slot (black, @ x4 or x1) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, @ x16) PCI Express x4_1 slot ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue) This motherboard...
... frequency of these slots change depending on the type of the slots. 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black) This motherboard also supports two Universal PCI Express x16 slots with PCI specifications. Universal PCIe x16_4 slot (black, @ x4 or x1) PCI_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (blue, @ x16) PCI_1 slot Universal PCIe x16_2 slot (black, @ x4 or x1) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, @ x16) PCI Express x4_1 slot ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue) This motherboard...
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... blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution...
... blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution...
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... support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 13. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION...
... support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 13. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION...
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...install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility 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 • View the BIOS version information. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. 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.) 2. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution...
...install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility 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 • View the BIOS version information. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. 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.) 2. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution...
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... boot failure! 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the USB port. 2. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS...
... boot failure! 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 3. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the USB port. 2. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS...
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... mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-13 Select a device item then press to select the data transfer mode. 4.3.5 SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of IDE drive. These values are specifically...
... mode disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-13 Select a device item then press to select the data transfer mode. 4.3.5 SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : HDT722516DLA380 Size : 164.7GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of IDE drive. These values are specifically...
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Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in this item to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press if you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [IDE] This sub-item...
Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in this item to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press if you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [IDE] This sub-item...
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... the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to display the following items: C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 LVL : 11 11 11 11 11 **** Please key in voltage numbers directly! **** CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] SB voltage [Auto] Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL Voltage Reference [Auto] NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto] CPU Spread...
... the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Allows you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to display the following items: C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 LVL : 11 11 11 11 11 **** Please key in voltage numbers directly! **** CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] SB voltage [Auto] Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL Voltage Reference [Auto] NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto] CPU Spread...
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... Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-25 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand...
... Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-25 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports. High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you enable the previous item. Refer to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell IDE/eSATA [Legacy Mode] Set this item to [RAID Mode] to create a RAID set using the black Serial ATA connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). PCIE GigaBit LAN1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports. High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you enable the previous item. Refer to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell IDE/eSATA [Legacy Mode] Set this item to [RAID Mode] to create a RAID set using the black Serial ATA connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). PCIE GigaBit LAN1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM...
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... Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to add more tables for system suspend. Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1...
... Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to add more tables for system suspend. Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1...
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... USB device wake-up function under S4/S5 state will not be supported, saving more energy to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-33 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature...
... USB device wake-up function under S4/S5 state will not be supported, saving more energy to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-33 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature...
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...password, you set a password, this item to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to change other items appear to change the system security settings. To change the supervisor password. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution...
...password, you set a password, this item to erase the RTC RAM. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed to change other items appear to change the system security settings. To change the supervisor password. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows Installed. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution...
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...Chapter 5: Software support Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). Select RAID from the Configure SATA as item, then press to display the configuration options. 4. Connect a SATA power cable to the Main menu, select SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity...
...Chapter 5: Software support Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). Select RAID from the Configure SATA as item, then press to display the configuration options. 4. Connect a SATA power cable to the Main menu, select SATA Configuration, then press . 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity...
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... power supply unit (PSU) can provide at 65 MHz when you use DVI output. 6.1.2 Before you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. See 13. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 6-1 Select Add/Remove. 5. Download the latest driver from the support CD for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports...
... power supply unit (PSU) can provide at 65 MHz when you use DVI output. 6.1.2 Before you to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. See 13. Windows® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. • Make sure that allows you begin Uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 6-1 Select Add/Remove. 5. Download the latest driver from the support CD for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures. • The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports...