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...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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Contents 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- 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/SATA driver disk in Windows...
Contents 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- 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/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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... Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. B A Load...
... Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to ensure system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 7. B A Load...
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... other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® Vista 32-bit / Windows® XP 32-bit operation systems since it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to... 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may install ...
... other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® Vista 32-bit / Windows® XP 32-bit operation systems since it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to... 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may install ...
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If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ... than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power...
If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ... than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. 3.2 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power...
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... DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-1 Installing ASUS Update To...
... DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-1 Installing ASUS Update To...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5E64WP.ROM P5E64WP ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option...
... the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5E64WP.ROM P5E64WP ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option...
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... an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® Vista environment a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format...box . b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either ...
... an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® Vista environment a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format...box . b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either ...
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... the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / ...display a list of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-11 To change the value of options. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in .] [English] [Not Detected...
... the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is user- Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / ...display a list of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-11 To change the value of options. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in .] [English] [Not Detected...
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... When you select this option, a confirmation appears. If you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to save the changes while exiting. Press to load the default values for each of the ... Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you selected are saved to load default values. If you attempt to exit...
... When you select this option, a confirmation appears. If you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to save the changes while exiting. Press to load the default values for each of the ... Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you selected are saved to load default values. If you attempt to exit...
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... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-1 The contents...
... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-1 The contents...
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.... • You can create your boot logo. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use ASUS MyLogo2. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that...
.... • You can create your boot logo. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use ASUS MyLogo2. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that...
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Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9.
Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9.
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.... This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. Launch the VCT utility from the menu to display the screen below. 3. ASUS P��5�E�6�4��W��S��E�v�o�lu�t�io�n� 5-11 5.3.2... feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™...
.... This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. Launch the VCT utility from the menu to display the screen below. 3. ASUS P��5�E�6�4��W��S��E�v�o�lu�t�io�n� 5-11 5.3.2... feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™...
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... healthy operating condition. Double-click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the Support DVD to start monitoring your computer, browse the contents of any problem with...configuration. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on ...
... healthy operating condition. Double-click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of the Support DVD to start monitoring your computer, browse the contents of any problem with...configuration. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on ...
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... the panel independently. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Click OK when finished...
... the panel independently. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. Click OK when finished...
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... to display the available information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Refer to display on the right panel. ASUS P��5�E�6�4��W��S��E�v�o�lu�t�...
... to display the available information. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Refer to display on the right panel. ASUS P��5�E�6�4��W��S��E�v�o�lu�t�...
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... browser displays real-time information on your system. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space.
... browser displays real-time information on your system. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space.