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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 AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 800MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Nap ASUS...
... - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 800MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Nap ASUS...
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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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...; 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1 x 2��-p�o��rt�U��S�B 1 p��...
...; 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1 x 2��-p�o��rt�U��S�B 1 p��...
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... 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 enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without any added arbitration or latency. S/PDIF digital sound ready ... SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. See page 2-25 and 2-28 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3 The external SATA port located...
... 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 enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without any added arbitration or latency. S/PDIF digital sound ready ... SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. See page 2-25 and 2-28 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for managing traffic between two separate networks. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3 The external SATA port located...
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... in system checking by 7% when the PC is running low intensity applications. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you are temporarily away. Diagnosis card assists ...ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. G.P. It automatically provides power for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-24 to system maintainance and storage technology. Working together with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard...
... in system checking by 7% when the PC is running low intensity applications. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you are temporarily away. Diagnosis card assists ...ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. G.P. It automatically provides power for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-24 to system maintainance and storage technology. Working together with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard...
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...90%+ in full/heavy loading mode. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). HE 95, this motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for users to date. It has the advantages of the innovative... other conventional power solutions. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. HE 95 With the whole new high power efficiency design - ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless...
...90%+ in full/heavy loading mode. Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). HE 95, this motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for users to date. It has the advantages of the innovative... other conventional power solutions. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. HE 95 With the whole new high power efficiency design - ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless...
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...without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details. See page 2-22 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in 0.02v steps to... the utility and update the BIOS without entering the operating system. Update your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7
...without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details. See page 2-22 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in 0.02v steps to... the utility and update the BIOS without entering the operating system. Update your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7
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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. Diagnosis card installation 2-37 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
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... them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The illustration below ... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION ON Standby Power P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that ...
... them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. The illustration below ... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION ON Standby Power P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that ...
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...chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine ... the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 2-2 ...
...chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine ... the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 2-2 ...
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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 PRI_EIDE DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)... X48 Marvell® 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® 88E6145 SATA_E2 SATA_E1 ...
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 PRI_EIDE DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)... X48 Marvell® 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® 88E6145 SATA_E2 SATA_E1 ...
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ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-7 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To ... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your 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 towards you and the load lever is released from the...
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-7 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To ... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your 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 towards you and the load lever is released from the...
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... the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan:... 1. Place the heatsink on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the installed CPU,...
... the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-9 To install the CPU heatsink and fan:... 1. Place the heatsink on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the installed CPU,...
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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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3.
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 secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3.
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A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. 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 DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 2GB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A 1GB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A 1GB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A 1GB OCZ Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX14400D3K2/2G SS KHX14400D3/1G SS CM3X1024-1800C7DIN DS OCZ3P18002GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard... Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...
...ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-15 CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. 2GB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A 1GB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A 1GB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A 1GB OCZ Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX14400D3K2/2G SS KHX14400D3/1G SS CM3X1024-1800C7DIN DS OCZ3P18002GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard... Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors ...