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... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 vi Contents 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.5.2 Chipset 4-27 4.5.3 Onboard...Boot menu 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.7.3 Security 4-37 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39...
... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 vi Contents 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.5.2 Chipset 4-27 4.5.3 Onboard...Boot menu 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.7.3 Security 4-37 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39...
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AI Gear 3 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.9 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-24 5.4 RAID configurations 5-33 5.4.1 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...
AI Gear 3 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.9 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-24 5.4 RAID configurations 5-33 5.4.1 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...
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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 ... BIOS 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 ... BIOS 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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...ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Furthermore, it can be carried away...overclocking capability. No software or driver required, the hardware-based HE 95 automatically saves power 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 Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system ...
...ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Furthermore, it can be carried away...overclocking capability. No software or driver required, the hardware-based HE 95 automatically saves power 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 Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system ...
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...the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to do... details. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ...
...the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Failure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to do... details. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ...
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... RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION SATA_E2 SATA_E1 P5E64 WS Evolution EXT_SATA connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. Before creating a RAID set using the black Serial ATA RAID connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-29 To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...
... RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION SATA_E2 SATA_E1 P5E64 WS Evolution EXT_SATA connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. Before creating a RAID set using the black Serial ATA RAID connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-29 To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using...
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using...
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... ATA hard disk drives to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 SATA Configuration The items in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
... ATA hard disk drives to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 SATA Configuration The items in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
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... item and allows you to create a RAID set using the black Serial ATA connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports. PCIE GigaBit LAN1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears...
... item and allows you to create a RAID set using the black Serial ATA connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports. PCIE GigaBit LAN1 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-44 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-44 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
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... change at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista...
... change at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista...
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... Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID controller driver. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU driver and AI Gear 3 utility. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel...
... Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID controller driver. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU driver and AI Gear 3 utility. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel...
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...and all-in your data easily. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from the ASUS website. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support..., or playing games in -one software. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that destroys data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. WinD��V�D��C�o��p...
...and all-in your data easily. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from the ASUS website. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support..., or playing games in -one software. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that destroys data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. WinD��V�D��C�o��p...
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Marvell 61xx 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.
Marvell 61xx 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-5 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create a Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.
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Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar....computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click to view the current status of any problem with these components. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive....
Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar....computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click to view the current status of any problem with these components. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive....
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... support DVD to normal state. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in ...the Windows® taskbar. Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI ...
... support DVD to normal state. Follow the screen instructions to close or restore the application. Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in ...the Windows® taskbar. Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI ...
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...your PC. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/...174; High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support
...your PC. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/...174; High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support
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... drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to improve both system performance and data safety. Use two new drives or use an existing...and storage. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-33 Among the advantages of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Refer to get all applications to read and write data in a created RAID set can also combine two RAID sets to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this...
... drive. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to improve both system performance and data safety. Use two new drives or use an existing...and storage. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-33 Among the advantages of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Refer to get all applications to read and write data in a created RAID set can also combine two RAID sets to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this...
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... the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Insert a formatted floppy disk into ... a 64-bit system. 4. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows® environment: 1. Save ...
... the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Insert a formatted floppy disk into ... a 64-bit system. 4. For Windows® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows® environment: 1. Save ...
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... OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-45 Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. During the...
... OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-45 Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. During the...