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...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 Devices Configuration 4-28 4.5.4 USB Configuration ... 4-33 4.7 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...
...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 Devices Configuration 4-28 4.5.4 USB Configuration ... 4-33 4.7 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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... 0.00625V increment - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vChipset (N.B.): 25-step DRAM voltage control - G.P. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 3200MHz - vDIMM: 40-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Q-Connector - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy...
... 0.00625V increment - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS Intelligent overclocking tools: - vChipset (N.B.): 25-step DRAM voltage control - G.P. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 3200MHz - vDIMM: 40-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Q-Connector - P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy...
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...To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum...8209;directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface ...
...To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum...8209;directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface ...
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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
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...DOS‑based utility. Then press . 4. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-5 When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE: 12/18/07 ... is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to display the following. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file ...
...DOS‑based utility. Then press . 4. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-5 When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE: 12/18/07 ... is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to display the following. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file ...
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...system boot failure! 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and... the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for the BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Turn on ...
...system boot failure! 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the USB port. 2. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and... the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for the BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Turn on ...
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... the navigation keys for that particular menu. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 01/09/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] ...Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the system performance settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the...
... the navigation keys for that particular menu. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 01/09/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] ...Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the system performance settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the...
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... BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 01/09/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS...
... BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Wed 01/09/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS...
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... FSB frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-17 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution ...Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to individually set the profile(s) ...
... FSB frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be optimized automatically Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to malfunction. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-17 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution ...Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to individually set the profile(s) ...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-25 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-25 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect...
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APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced ... Power menu items allow you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-31
APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced ... Power menu items allow you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-31
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...items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices ... ) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-35 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select an item then press...
...items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabe devices. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices ... ) may appear when you to change the system boot options. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-35 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select an item then press...
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...2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE:... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-39 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] or [Cancel], then press to display...
...2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE:... [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-39 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] or [Cancel], then press to display...
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...from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. ASUSTek O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Press to run the utility to store or ...load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE: 12/18/07 Restore ...
...from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save and load CMOS. Start O.C. ASUSTek O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Press to run the utility to store or ...load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: P5E64-WS EVOLUTION VER: 0108 DATE: 12/18/07 Restore ...
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... cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the faults or shorts are detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-41 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY... Tools Pair Status Length Marvell Check LAN cable during POST. 4.8.3 Ai Net 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area ...
... cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the faults or shorts are detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 4-41 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY... Tools Pair Status Length Marvell Check LAN cable during POST. 4.8.3 Ai Net 2 This menu displays the status of the Local Area ...
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... made to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this option from the legend bar to Sub Screen Tab Select...
... made to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this option from the legend bar to Sub Screen Tab Select...