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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 ... ports 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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...
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 ... ports 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree 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...
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...;F)) than other conventional power solutions. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is able to date. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Fanless Design -...quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. No software or driver required, the hardware-based HE 95 automatically saves power for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Furthermore...
...;F)) than other conventional power solutions. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is able to date. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-5 ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is fully compatible with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs. Fanless Design -...quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. No software or driver required, the hardware-based HE 95 automatically saves power for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. Furthermore...
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..., if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-19 Remove the bracket opposite... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to use . 4.
..., if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page for information on the slot. 5. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-19 Remove the bracket opposite... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to use . 4.
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ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-29 To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10, install an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to one of these connectors and an ... hard disk drives; GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 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 one of the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID connectors and one of the external SATA ports, it...
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-29 To configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10, install an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to one of these connectors and an ... hard disk drives; GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 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 one of the Marvell® Serial ATA RAID connectors and one of the external SATA ports, it...
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... (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive...
... (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive...
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... in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. 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. •...
... in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. 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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... appears only when you enable the previous item and allows you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... appears only when you enable the previous item and allows you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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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...to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to the optical drive. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-1 The contents of the support DVD to maximize the... features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and ...
...to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to the optical drive. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-1 The contents of the support DVD to maximize the... features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and ...
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... update program. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID controller driver. ASUS InstAll - SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1988B audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU driver and AI Gear 3 utility. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software...
... update program. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID controller driver. ASUS InstAll - SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI 1988B audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU driver and AI Gear 3 utility. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software...
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... DVD Copy5 trial version. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that destroys data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE...
... DVD Copy5 trial version. InterVideo MediaOne Gallery Installs the media library and all-in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that destroys data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE...
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5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-5 Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk.
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-5 Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx SATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk/ Marvell® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk.
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... to close or restore the application. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the Support... The PC Probe II main window allows you can close the Preference panel 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan ...
... to close or restore the application. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the Support... The PC Probe II main window allows you can close the Preference panel 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan ...
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Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your ... 2 icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to the optical drive. Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Place the support DVD to normal state. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI ... to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 5: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1.
Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your ... 2 icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to the optical drive. Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Place the support DVD to normal state. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI ... to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Q-Fan 2 Chapter 5: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1.
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... motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 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.
... motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 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.
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...be of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-33 The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by using only two identical hard disk drives. The new drive must be ...10* function to improve both system performance and data safety. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of three identical hard disk...
...be of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-33 The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by using only two identical hard disk drives. The new drive must be ...10* function to improve both system performance and data safety. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of three identical hard disk...
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... computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk 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. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support Place the...key to complete the process. 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. Follow...
... computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk 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. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. 5-44 Chapter 5: Software support Place the...key to complete the process. 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. Follow...
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... the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-45 During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation...
... the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 5-45 During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation...