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... Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E64 WS Evolution specifications 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 special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 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 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
... Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E64 WS Evolution specifications 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 special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 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 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge...65533;�n�u�m��e�r�a�ti�o�n�,�M��u�l�ti�- streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports ��(�o�n�e��a�t�m��id�b��...
P5E64 WS Evolution specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® CPU support list Northbridge...65533;�n�u�m��e�r�a�ti�o�n�,�M��u�l�ti�- streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports ��(�o�n�e��a�t�m��id�b��...
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...200MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - G.P. Diagnosis card - ASUS HE95 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Profile - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at...ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii vFSB Termination: 15-step DRAM voltage control - vCPU PLL: 64-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5E64 WS Evolution...
...200MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - G.P. Diagnosis card - ASUS HE95 - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Profile - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at...ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii vFSB Termination: 15-step DRAM voltage control - vCPU PLL: 64-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5E64 WS Evolution...
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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications Internal connectors Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ... 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 7.0 Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv...
P5E64 WS Evolution specifications Internal connectors Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ... 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 7.0 Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv...
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...�U��S�B 1 p��o���r�t��I /O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-1 Diagnosis card (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
...�U��S�B 1 p��o���r�t��I /O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-1 Diagnosis card (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
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...functions, and the Marvell® controller provides another four external Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN ...Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3 The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. See page 2-25 and 2-28 ...
...functions, and the Marvell® controller provides another four external Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN ...Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3 The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. See page 2-25 and 2-28 ...
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... network games. See page 5-21 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction G.P. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to system maintainance and storage technology. AI Nap With AI ...ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Diagnosis card assists users in heavy or light loadings. See page 2-24 to different destinations. To wake the system and return to help you are temporarily away. Working together with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard...
... network games. See page 5-21 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction G.P. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to system maintainance and storage technology. AI Nap With AI ...ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Diagnosis card assists users in heavy or light loadings. See page 2-24 to different destinations. To wake the system and return to help you are temporarily away. Working together with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard...
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...provides options for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Faster, safer and... more stable, SAS will provide users with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the ...
...provides options for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Faster, safer and... more stable, SAS will provide users with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the ...
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...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-36 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the North Bridge Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS... into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Update your screen. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details. The BIOS settings can find out if ...
...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-36 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS intelligent overclocking features Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the North Bridge Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS... into a 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Update your screen. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details. The BIOS settings can find out if ...
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Diagnosis card installation 2-37 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P.
Diagnosis card installation 2-37 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 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 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P.
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...before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. SB_PWR ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION ON Standby Power P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply ... the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED....
...before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. SB_PWR ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION ON Standby Power P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply ... the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED....
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...chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information... Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as...
...chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information... Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as...
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30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY SPDIF_O12 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 ...88E8001 USB1112 CD ADI 1988B VIA VT6308S AAFP DET_X4_1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX4_1 ® DET_X16_1 PCIEX16_1 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_X16_3 P5E64 WS EVOLUTION PCIEX16_3 DET_PCI2 PCI2 DET_X16_4 PCIEX16_4 IE1394_2 COM1 CHA_FAN3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB910 USB78 PEX8518 CHA_FAN4 Marvell®... to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-3
30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY SPDIF_O12 LAN1_USB12 LGA775 ...88E8001 USB1112 CD ADI 1988B VIA VT6308S AAFP DET_X4_1 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX4_1 ® DET_X16_1 PCIEX16_1 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI1 PCI1 DET_X16_3 P5E64 WS EVOLUTION PCIEX16_3 DET_PCI2 PCI2 DET_X16_4 PCIEX16_4 IE1394_2 COM1 CHA_FAN3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB910 USB78 PEX8518 CHA_FAN4 Marvell®... to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-3
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... load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-7 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing...
... load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-7 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing...
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... motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution ... no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you install...
... motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution ... no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you install...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 2.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 2.
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
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DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...1333C9DHX DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-15 P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 2GB Kingston ...DS OCZ3P18002GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Brand DS DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1GB ...
...1333C9DHX DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-15 P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 2GB Kingston ...DS OCZ3P18002GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Brand DS DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1GB ...