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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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..., contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal...product in any damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. •...
..., contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal...product in any damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. •...
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...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ ...
...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... 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��o���r�t��I�...
... 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��o���r�t��I�...
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...The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This enhances system performance while still providing ... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size ...
...The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This enhances system performance while still providing ... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size ...
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See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3 See page 2-25 and 2-28 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents..., 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. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to enhance hard ...
See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3 See page 2-25 and 2-28 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents..., 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. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to enhance hard ...
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... maintainance and storage technology. See page 2-24 to different destinations. See page 5-20 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 2-37 for ...noise when you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 58.6% to your PC! Diagnosis card Bundled with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. You can help save the environment. Diagnosis card assists users in heavy or light loadings. G.P. ...
... maintainance and storage technology. See page 2-24 to different destinations. See page 5-20 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Workstation Features ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 2-37 for ...noise when you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 58.6% to your PC! Diagnosis card Bundled with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. You can help save the environment. Diagnosis card assists users in heavy or light loadings. G.P. ...
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... fan. No software or driver required, the hardware-based HE 95 automatically saves power for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date. HE 95 With the whole new high power efficiency design - New ...heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 HE 95, this motherboard is able to generate less heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. Fanless Design...
... fan. No software or driver required, the hardware-based HE 95 automatically saves power for storage expansion and upgrade needs. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date. HE 95 With the whole new high power efficiency design - New ...heatsink near the back IO ports, where it provides options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 HE 95, this motherboard is able to generate less heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. Fanless Design...
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... DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 2-36 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to 5-32 for...creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. It effectively transfers heat generated by ASUS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for details. Noise Filter This feature detects...
... DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 2-36 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to 5-32 for...creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. It effectively transfers heat generated by ASUS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for details. Noise Filter This feature detects...
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...utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. See page 4-40 for details. See page 4-8 for details. Update your screen. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The BIOS settings can find out if they are installed, you...easily without entering the operating system. See page 4-23 for a more colorful and vivid image on the power. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for the ...
...utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. See page 4-40 for details. See page 4-8 for details. Update your screen. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The BIOS settings can find out if they are installed, you...easily without entering the operating system. See page 4-23 for a more colorful and vivid image on the power. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for the ...
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. function. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. Due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. function. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. Due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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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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... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ...the power cord is detached from the power supply. SB_PWR ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION ON Standby Power P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take ...
... grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ...the power cord is detached from the power supply. SB_PWR ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION ON Standby Power P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take ...
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... this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that 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 holes indicated by circles...
... this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that 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 holes indicated by circles...
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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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... socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo...
... socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo...
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... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on your thumb (A), then move it to the...
... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is on your thumb (A), then move it to the...