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Contents Contents...iii 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 (...
Contents Contents...iii 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 (...
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... up to 3200MHz - vCPU PLL: 64-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz...
... up to 3200MHz - vCPU PLL: 64-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Connector - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - Memory tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz...
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... does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. 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. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. New Generation 8-Phase Power Design The...
... does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. 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. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. New Generation 8-Phase Power Design The...
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...Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-40 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo ... on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your screen. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to achieve the most precise setting for details. See page 4-8 ...
...Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-40 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo ... on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-7 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your screen. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to achieve the most precise setting for details. See page 4-8 ...
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When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. 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 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R.
When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. 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 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R.
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...jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-23 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds,...
...jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-23 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds,...
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...Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [..., American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. If you... frequency. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to individually set the profile(s)... Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the... field values can cause the system to set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the...
...Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [..., American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. If you... frequency. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to individually set the profile(s)... Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the... field values can cause the system to set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the...
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...8730; √ - 1600 MHz √ √ 1600 MHz √ √ - 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to the table below for the following two items (FSB Frequency and PCIE Freuency) on each memory channel. If an invalid ratio is... adjusted by your Memory module. DIMM installation recommendation. The configuration options for X.M.P. Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the value. mode supported by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. DIMM Installation Recommendation ...
...8730; √ - 1600 MHz √ √ 1600 MHz √ √ - 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to the table below for the following two items (FSB Frequency and PCIE Freuency) on each memory channel. If an invalid ratio is... adjusted by your Memory module. DIMM installation recommendation. The configuration options for X.M.P. Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the value. mode supported by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. DIMM Installation Recommendation ...
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... with the FSB Frequency settings. • When the DRAM Frequency item is auto-detected by the clock generator to enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-19 Use the and keys to 800. Use the and keys to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus...
... with the FSB Frequency settings. • When the DRAM Frequency item is auto-detected by the clock generator to enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-19 Use the and keys to 800. Use the and keys to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus...
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...] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 75ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 125ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 175ps] 4.4.7 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability.
...] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 75ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 125ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 175ps] 4.4.7 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability.
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... DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to accelerate DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] 4.4.9 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance...
... DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to accelerate DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] 4.4.9 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance...
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... South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. 4.4.18 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Configuration...20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Clock Over-Charging voltage. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] ...
... South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. 4.4.18 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Configuration...20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Clock Over-Charging voltage. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] ...
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...;5�E�6�4��W��S��E�v�o�lu�t�io�n� 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and... click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of ...