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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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...Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz memory modules - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports ��(�...65533;e�l�) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 / Pentium® D ...
...Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz memory modules - ASUS Noise Filter VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports ��(�...65533;e�l�) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 / Pentium® D ...
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... voltage at 0.00625V increment - Profile - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU Utility) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique...
... voltage at 0.00625V increment - Profile - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU Utility) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique...
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...same time. This is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This new feature optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. It is the latest chipset designed to boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the...X48 Express Chipset is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that features data transfer rates of 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 ...
...same time. This is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This new feature optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. It is the latest chipset designed to boost system performance. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the...X48 Express Chipset is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that features data transfer rates of 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-37 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation 2-37 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
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Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to remove (B). 4. B A Load plate ...
Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to remove (B). 4. B A Load plate ...
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DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E64 WS EVOLUTION P5E64 WS Evolution 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...8226; If you install Windows® Vista 32-bit / Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. Dual-channel (1) Populated - Populated - Dual-channel (2) Populated... Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Populated - - - Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up ...
...8226; If you install Windows® Vista 32-bit / Windows® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. Dual-channel (1) Populated - Populated - Dual-channel (2) Populated... Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation appears on the operating systems listed below. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Populated - - - Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up ...
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... N/A Hynix DS HYMT125U64ZNF8-S5 • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Double-sided DIMM...8226; A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the ...
... N/A Hynix DS HYMT125U64ZNF8-S5 • • • Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Single-sided DS - CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Double-sided DIMM...8226; A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the ...
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... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down ...data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® CLRTC P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5E64 WS Evolution Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For...
... to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down ...data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® CLRTC P5E64 WS EVOLUTION 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5E64 WS Evolution Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For...
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...power output is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD...Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts P5E64 WS Evolution ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at ...
...power output is recommended when configuring a system with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD...Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts P5E64 WS Evolution ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at ...
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You may also install the 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 ...
You may also install the 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 ...
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Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on .... System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on . While the tests are off. 3. The system then runs the power-on the screen. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 3-1 If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Follow the instructions in the...
Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on .... System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on . While the tests are off. 3. The system then runs the power-on the screen. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 3-1 If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Follow the instructions in the...
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... Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.8 System Information This menu...
... Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.8 System Information This menu...
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... the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to individually set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced... NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-17 Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Change Option F1 ...
... the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to individually set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced... NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-17 Allows you to set overclocking parameters. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Change Option F1 ...
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...and press the key. If an invalid ratio is adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Allows you set to ...MHz √ √ - 1600 MHz √ √ 1600 MHz √ √ - 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you install on each memory channel. You can also use the and keys to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. 1800/1600...
...and press the key. If an invalid ratio is adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Allows you set to ...MHz √ √ - 1600 MHz √ √ 1600 MHz √ √ - 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] This item allows you install on each memory channel. You can also use the and keys to select the X.M.P. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. 1800/1600...
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... 2.02V~2.20V 2.22V~2.78V 1.20V~1.38V 1.40V~1.50V N/A N/A 1.50V~1.68V 1.70V~1.90V 1.92V~2.10V 2.12V~2.78V 1.25V~1.41V 1.43V~1.55V 1.57V~1.73V 1.75V~2.21V* ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-23 Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. 4.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage... level may need better cooling system to set the DRAM voltage. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
... 2.02V~2.20V 2.22V~2.78V 1.20V~1.38V 1.40V~1.50V N/A N/A 1.50V~1.68V 1.70V~1.90V 1.92V~2.10V 2.12V~2.78V 1.25V~1.41V 1.43V~1.55V 1.57V~1.73V 1.75V~2.21V* ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-23 Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. 4.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage... level may need better cooling system to set the DRAM voltage. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
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... Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to malfunction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-27 North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled...
... Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to malfunction. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-27 North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Control [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled...
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... Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P��5�E�6�4��W��S��E�v�o�lu�t�io�n� ... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects...
... Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P��5�E�6�4��W��S��E�v�o�lu�t�io�n� ... Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects...
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... bottom of the tab lists all logical drives. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item...
... bottom of the tab lists all logical drives. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item...