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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power 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...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power 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...
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...ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided.... • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support...
...ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided.... • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support...
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... up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS O.C. FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - Profile - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - vCPU PLL: 64-step...
... up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS O.C. FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - Profile - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - vCPU PLL: 64-step...
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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 IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA ... 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio 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...
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 IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA ... 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio 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...
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... allows you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a ...details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-36 for details. See ...
... allows you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a ...details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-36 for details. See ...
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...details. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 The BIOS settings can find out if they are installed, you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. See page 4-8 for details. Update your screen. See page 2-22 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™...entering the operating system. See page 4-40 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to achieve the most...
...details. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 The BIOS settings can find out if they are installed, you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. See page 4-8 for details. Update your screen. See page 2-22 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™...entering the operating system. See page 4-40 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to achieve the most...
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function. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction When the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. Due to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.
function. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction When the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. Due to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.
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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...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 ...88E6145 SATA_E2 SATA_E1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 Intel® ICH9R SATA6 SATA5 BIOS CHA_FAN2 CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL SB_PWR TPM Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and ...
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-3 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56...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 ...88E6145 SATA_E2 SATA_E1 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 Intel® ICH9R SATA6 SATA5 BIOS CHA_FAN2 CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL SB_PWR TPM Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and ...
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... IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on...system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-19 Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to use . ...
... IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for information on...system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-19 Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to use . ...
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... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. function. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and.... 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
... the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. function. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and.... 2. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
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... cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; Refer to [RAID Mode]. See section 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-25 This port connects a microphone. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. • DO ... set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you intend to create a RAID configuration using one of the audio ports in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for the function of these ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID...
... cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; Refer to [RAID Mode]. See section 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-25 This port connects a microphone. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for details. • DO ... set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you intend to create a RAID configuration using one of the audio ports in the BIOS to the audio configuration table below for the function of these ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID...
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... [blue] (7-pin SATA1-SATA6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using the connectors in Standard IDE mode...conflict with huge graphics cards. 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 R P5B GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 ...
... [blue] (7-pin SATA1-SATA6) These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using the connectors in Standard IDE mode...conflict with huge graphics cards. 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 R P5B GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 ...
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Refer to 5.2.4 Make Disk menu for Serial ATA signal cables that you cannot enter the Marvell RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. To configure ... the external hard disk drive as a data disk. otherwise, you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-29 Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin EXT_SATA1-2) These connectors are for details. • If you intend to...
Refer to 5.2.4 Make Disk menu for Serial ATA signal cables that you cannot enter the Marvell RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. To configure ... the external hard disk drive as a data disk. otherwise, you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-29 Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin EXT_SATA1-2) These connectors are for details. • If you intend to...
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...passwords, and data. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is ...Audio]. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION TPM P5E64 WS Evolution TPM connector ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-33 See section 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this...
...passwords, and data. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is ...Audio]. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION TPM P5E64 WS Evolution TPM connector ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-33 See section 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this...
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... System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin ...RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-35 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to...
... System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin ...RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-35 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to...
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... system D3 Prepare system for a more flexible application. 2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card via a bundled 90degree TPM adaptor for memory detection and sizing D4 Memory test D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM C0 Early CPU initiation C5 Wake up AP 0A Initiate KBC8042 0B Detect PS2 mouse 0C Detect PS2 keyboard 38 USB... initiation 52 Display USB devices 2A Initiate VGA BIOS 75 Detect IDE 78 Initiate option ROM 85 Show post error 87 Enter BIOS setup A4 BIOS boot menu AC OS in PIC mode AA OS in APIC mode 01 S1 03 S3 04...
... system D3 Prepare system for a more flexible application. 2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card via a bundled 90degree TPM adaptor for memory detection and sizing D4 Memory test D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM C0 Early CPU initiation C5 Wake up AP 0A Initiate KBC8042 0B Detect PS2 mouse 0C Detect PS2 keyboard 38 USB... initiation 52 Display USB devices 2A Initiate VGA BIOS 75 Detect IDE 78 Initiate option ROM 85 Show post error 87 Enter BIOS setup A4 BIOS boot menu AC OS in PIC mode AA OS in APIC mode 01 S1 03 S3 04...
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... keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 3-1 System power 6. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One...
... keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 3-1 System power 6. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One...
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The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using ... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click...
The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using ... is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the Chapter 4: BIOS se4tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the Chapter 4: BIOS se4tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.6 Power menu 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-25 4.6 Power menu 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution