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GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5WD2-E ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 P5WD2-E PREMIUM Fan Connectors 2-35
GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5WD2-E ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 P5WD2-E PREMIUM Fan Connectors 2-35
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AMIBIOS Version : 0107 Build Date : 11/22/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz : 3800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 256MB 4-18
AMIBIOS Version : 0107 Build Date : 11/22/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz : 3800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 256MB 4-18
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If the system becomes unstable, return to be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to the default. 4-19 JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage. Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] AI CPU Lock Free [Auto] Select the targe CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable.
If the system becomes unstable, return to be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to the default. 4-19 JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage. Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] AI CPU Lock Free [Auto] Select the targe CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable.
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NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. 4-25 Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz Frequency : 3800 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 2048 KB : 0 KB Ratio ...Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 19 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 28] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] AI CPU Lock Free [Auto] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between...
NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. 4-25 Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz Frequency : 3800 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 2048 KB : 0 KB Ratio ...Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 19 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 28] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] AI CPU Lock Free [Auto] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between...
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... this guide ix P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary xi 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 AI Life features 1-6 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-8 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
... this guide ix P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary xi 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 AI Life features 1-6 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS 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 ASUS Stack Cool 2 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-8 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu...18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-23 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-24 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.4.5 Chipset 4-28 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-30 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-32 iv
... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu...18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status 4-23 4.4.3 USB Configuration 4-24 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-25 4.4.5 Chipset 4-28 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-30 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-32 iv
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...This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ... not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ...
...This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ... not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ...
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RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration - Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) technology (continued on the next page) xi P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots ATI CrossFire™ Storage LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® ...
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration - Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) technology (continued on the next page) xi P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots ATI CrossFire™ Storage LAN LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® ...
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P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary High Definition Audio USB IEEE 1394a Overclocking features ASUS AI Life features Special features BIOS features P o we r Requirement Form Factor Realtek® ALC882M 8-channel High Definition Audio (HD Audio) CODEC ...PCI Express x16 Frequency from 100 MHz up to 8 USB 2.0 ports T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors onboard ASUS NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS PEG Link ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker: - Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 90 MHz up to 450 MHz at 1 MHz increment...
P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary High Definition Audio USB IEEE 1394a Overclocking features ASUS AI Life features Special features BIOS features P o we r Requirement Form Factor Realtek® ALC882M 8-channel High Definition Audio (HD Audio) CODEC ...PCI Express x16 Frequency from 100 MHz up to 8 USB 2.0 ports T1 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors onboard ASUS NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS PEG Link ASUS CPU Lock Free Precision Tweaker: - Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 90 MHz up to 450 MHz at 1 MHz increment...
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xiii P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x ... for four additional USB 2.0 ports 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Serial port connector ATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin) ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors CPU fan connector Power fan connector Chassis intrusion connector System panel connector (*Note: The SATA_RAID4 connector and external SATA port can not be...
xiii P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x External Serial ATA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x ... for four additional USB 2.0 ports 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Serial port connector ATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin) ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors CPU fan connector Power fan connector Chassis intrusion connector System panel connector (*Note: The SATA_RAID4 connector and external SATA port can not be...
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...Technology and is fully compatible with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-... Serial ATA 3 Gb/s RAID controller to 8 GB dual-channel DDR2-667/533 MHz, 1066/800 FSB, PCI Express x16 graphics, and dual-core CPU. ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ The ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ boosts image quality and rendering speed, eliminating the need...
...Technology and is fully compatible with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Intel® Dual-Core Technology CPU support The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-... Serial ATA 3 Gb/s RAID controller to 8 GB dual-channel DDR2-667/533 MHz, 1066/800 FSB, PCI Express x16 graphics, and dual-core CPU. ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ The ATI Radeon® Xpress 200 CrossFire™ boosts image quality and rendering speed, eliminating the need...
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The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The dualchannel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your computer to boost system performance, ... with peak bandwidths of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 1-3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger...
The Intel® EM64T feature allows your system memory to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The dualchannel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your computer to boost system performance, ... with peak bandwidths of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 1-3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger...
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... is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that critical components generate. See page 2-3 for details. AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. See page 4-37 for details. This ...count and reduced voltage requirements. The motherboard uses a special design on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug function. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA ...
... is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that critical components generate. See page 2-3 for details. AI Quiet The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation. See page 4-37 for details. This ...count and reduced voltage requirements. The motherboard uses a special design on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug function. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Life features Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA ...
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...to the motherboard and other system-intensive applications. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 1-7 ASUS EZ Plug™ This patented ASUS technology is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-...800 eliminates the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory, thus maximizing performance for 3D graphics and other installed peripherals. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a 4-pin...
...to the motherboard and other system-intensive applications. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 1-7 ASUS EZ Plug™ This patented ASUS technology is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-...800 eliminates the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory, thus maximizing performance for 3D graphics and other installed peripherals. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a 4-pin...
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...page 4-14 for details. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to experience the real power of your PCI Express... based on the system configuration. This protection eliminates the need to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to ...
...page 4-14 for details. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to experience the real power of your PCI Express... based on the system configuration. This protection eliminates the need to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to ...
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See pages 4-40 and 5-8 for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. See page 4-23 for details ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 1-9 CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to personalize and add style to 14x. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to your system with customizable boot logos.
See pages 4-40 and 5-8 for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. See page 4-23 for details ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 1-9 CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to personalize and add style to 14x. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to your system with customizable boot logos.
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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 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumper 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS P5WD2-E Premium
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..., USB78_WFG) 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, IE1394_2) 10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 11. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2) 13.
..., USB78_WFG) 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 14. IEEE 1394a port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, IE1394_2) 10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 11. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2) 13.
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...fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Refer to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is...; Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D and the Intel® next generation 65nm processor in the 775-land package. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the operating system support status.
...fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. Refer to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is...; Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D and the Intel® next generation 65nm processor in the 775-land package. ASUS P5WD2-E Premium 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the operating system support status.
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Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. P5WD2-E ® P5WD2-E PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle... arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install...
Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you. P5WD2-E ® P5WD2-E PREMIUM CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle... arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install...