Asus P5E64 WS EVOLUTION Manual

P5E64 WS	Motherboard
P5E64 WS
Evolution

E3644

First Edition

February 2008

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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 (CPU)....................................................		2-6
	2.3.1	Installing the CPU............................................................	2-7
	2.3.2	Installing the CPU heatsink and fan................................	2-9
	2.3.3	Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...........................	2-11
2.4	System memory..........................................................................		2-13
	2.4.1	Overview........................................................................	2-13
	2.4.2	Memory configurations..................................................	2-14
	2.4.3	Installing a DIMM...........................................................	2-18
	2.4.4	Removing a DIMM.........................................................	2-18
2.5	Expansion slots..........................................................................		2-19
	2.5.1	Installing an expansion card..........................................	2-19
	2.5.2	Configuring an expansion card......................................	2-19
	2.5.3	Interrupt assignments....................................................	2-20
	2.5.4	PCI slots........................................................................	2-21

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Contents

	2.5.5	PCI Express x4 slot . ......................................................	2-21
	2.5.6	PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue) . ..................................	2-21
	2.5.7	Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black) ........................	2-21
	2.5.8	AI Slot Detector .............................................................	2-22
2.6	Jumpers	.......................................................................................	2-23
2.7	Connectors..................................................................................		2-24
	2.7.1 ..................................................	Rear panel connectors	2-24
	2.7.2 ........................................................	Internal connectors	2-26
2.8	G.P. Diagnosis ................................................card installation		2-37
	2.8.1 .............................................	G.P. Diagnosis card layout	2-37
	2.8.2 ........................................	Installing G.P. Diagnosis card	2-37
	2.8.3 ..................................	G.P. Diagnosis card check codes	2-38

Chapter 3:		Powering up
3.1	Starting up for the first time........................................................		3-1
3.2	Turning off 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.............................................................	4-11
	4.2.6	Configuration fields.........................................................	4-11
	4.2.7	Pop-up window...............................................................	4-11
	4.2.8	Scroll bar........................................................................	4-11
	4.2.9	General help...................................................................	4-11

Contents

4.3	Main menu...................................................................................		4-12
	4.3.1	System Time..................................................................	4-12
	4.3.2	System Date..................................................................	4-12
	4.3.3	Legacy Diskette A..........................................................	4-12
	4.3.4	Language.......................................................................	4-12
	4.3.5	SATA 1~6.......................................................................	4-13
	4.3.6	SATA Configuration........................................................	4-14
	4.3.7	AHCI Configuration........................................................	4-15
	4.3.8	System Information........................................................	4-16
4.4	Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................		4-17
	4.4.1	Ai Overclock Tuner .......................................................	4-17
	4.4.2	CPU Ratio Setting ........................................................	4-18
	4.4.3	FSB Strap to North Bridge ............................................	4-18
	4.4.4	DRAM Frequency .........................................................	4-19
	4.4.5	DRAM Command Rate .................................................	4-19
	4.4.6	DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A/B ..............................	4-20
	4.4.7	DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B ...............................	4-20
	4.4.8	DRAM Timing Control ...................................................	4-20
	4.4.9	DRAM Static Read Control ...........................................	4-22
	4.4.10	DRAM Dynamic Write Control ......................................	4-22
	4.4.11	Ai Clock Twister ............................................................	4-22
	4.4.12	Ai Transaction Booster .................................................	4-22
	4.4.13	CPU Voltage ................................................................	4-22
	4.4.14	CPU PLL Voltage ..........................................................	4-23
	4.4.15	FSB Termination Voltage ..............................................	4-23
	4.4.16	DRAM Voltage ..............................................................	4-23
	4.4.17	NB Voltage ....................................................................	4-23
	4.4.18	SB Voltage ....................................................................	4-24
	4.4.19	Clock Over-Charging Voltage .......................................	4-24
	4.4.20	Load-Line Calibration ...................................................	4-24
	4.4.21	CPU GTL Voltage Reference ........................................	4-24
	4.4.22	NB GTL Voltage Reference ..........................................	4-24
	4.4.23	CPU Spread Spectrum .................................................	4-24
	4.4.24	PCIE Spread Spectrum ................................................	4-24
4.5	Advanced menu..........................................................................		4-25

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.........................................................	4-29
	4.5.5	PCI PnP.........................................................................	4-30
4.6	Power menu................................................................................		4-31
	4.6.1	Suspend Mode .............................................................	4-31
	4.6.2	Repost Video on S3 Resume .......................................	4-31
	4.6.3	ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................	4-31
	4.6.4	ACPI APIC Support ......................................................	4-31
	4.6.5	APM Configuration........................................................	4-32
	4.6.6	Hardware Monitor..........................................................	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
	4.8.2	ASUS O.C. Profile.........................................................	4-40
	4.8.3	Ai Net 2..........................................................................	4-41
4.9	Exit menu.....................................................................................		4-42

Chapter 5:		Software support
5.1	Installing an operating system....................................................		5-1
5.2	Support DVD information.............................................................		5-1
	5.2.1	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

Contents

	5.3.4	ASUS AI Suite...............................................................	5-18
	5.3.5	ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3.......................................	5-20
	5.3.6	ASUS AI Nap.................................................................	5-21
	5.3.7	ASUS Q-Fan 2...............................................................	5-22
	5.3.8	ASUS AI Booster...........................................................	5-23
	5.3.9	AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)...	5-24
5.4	RAID configurations...................................................................		5-33
	5.4.1	RAID definitions.............................................................	5-33
	5.4.2	Installing Serial ATA hard disks......................................	5-34
	5.4.3	Intel® RAID configurations.............................................	5-34
5.5	Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................		5-44
	5.5.1	Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS....	5-44
	5.5.2	Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®............	5-44

Chapetr 6:		ATI® CrossFire™ technology support
6.1	Overview........................................................................................		6-1
	6.1.1	Requirements..................................................................	6-1
	6.1.2	Before you begin.............................................................	6-1
6.2	Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards........................................		6-2
6.3	Software information....................................................................		6-5
	6.3.1	Installing the device drivers.............................................	6-5
	6.3.2	Using the Catalyst™ Control Center...............................	6-7

Appendix:		CPU features
A.1	Intel® EM64T..................................................................................		A-1
	Using the Intel® EM64T feature......................................................		A-1
A.2	Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).........................		A-1
	A.2.1	System requirements.......................................................	A-1
	A.2.2	Using the EIST.................................................................	A-2
A.3	Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology............................................		A-3
	Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ........................................		A-3

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not

be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

•Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

•Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

•Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

•Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support

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.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
	means that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
	Enter or Return key.

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are connected with a plus sign (+).

	Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command	Means that you must type the command exactly as
	shown.
	Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
	afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM

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 / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processor

Supports Intel® 45nm, Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processor

Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list

Northbridge: Intel® MCH X48

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

-Supports up to 8 GB system memory

4 x PCI Express™ x16 slots

1 x PCI Express™ x4 slot

2 x PCI 2.2 slots

Intel® ICH9R Southbridge

-6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, and

5 configuration

-Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

Marvell® 88SE6145 SATA/PATA controller

-1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for up to 2 PATA devices

-2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports and 2 x External SATA

3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 configuration

Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - Supports teaming function

ADI® 1988B 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC

-Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multistreaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology

-Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O

-ASUS AI Audio 2

-ASUS Noise Filter

VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

(one at midboard; one at back panel)

Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel)

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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications

AI Lifestyle Unique	ASUS Power Saving solution:
Features	-	ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit)
		- ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU Utility)
	-	ASUS AI Nap
	ASUS Workstation Features:
	-	G.P. Diagnosis card
	- ASUS SASsaby cards support
	ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
	-	ASUS HE95
	- ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design
	- ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe
		solution
	-	ASUS Q-Fan 2
	ASUS EZ DIY:
	-	ASUS Q-Connector
	-	ASUS O.C. Profile
	- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
	- ASUS EZ Flash 2
	- ASUS AI Slot Detector
Other Features	ASUS MyLogo 2
	Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Exclusive	Intelligent overclocking tools:
Overclocking Features	-	ASUS AI Booster utility

Precision Tweaker 2:

-vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment

-vDIMM: 40-step DRAM voltage control

-vChipset (N.B.): 25-step DRAM voltage control

-vFSB Termination: 15-step DRAM voltage control

-vCPU PLL: 64-step Chipset voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)

-FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment

-Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz

-PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

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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 connectors

1 x CPU fan connector with PWM control

2 x Chassis fan conectors with Q-fan 2 control 1 x Power fan connector

1 x IEEE1394a connector

1 x COM connector

1 x TPM connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x CD audio in connector

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX +12 V power connector 1 x 20-pin panel connector

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

2 x External Serial ATA port

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port

1 x IEEE1394a

2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports

6 x USB 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 X ver 9.0C

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard	1
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Chapter 1:	Product
	introduction

	Chapter summary	1
		1

1.1	Welcome!.......................................................................................	1-1
1.2	Package contents.........................................................................	1-1
1.3	Special features............................................................................	1-2

ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard	ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
I/O modules	1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module
	1 x COM port module
Cables	Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices
	Serial ATA power cable for 4 devices
	1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable
	1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories	I/O shield
	1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
	panel; Retail version only)
	G.P. Diagnosis card (Retail version only)
Application DVD	ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation	User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The

Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.

Intel X48 Chipset

The Intel® X48 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dualchannel DDR3 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 architecture, 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 FSB (Front Side Bus), dual PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.

PCIe 2.0

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices.

DDR3 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1800(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth

requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the

same time. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory size. See page

2-13 for details.

1-2	Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial

ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page 2-25 and 2-28 for details.

Dual RAID solution

The Intel® ICH9R Southbridge incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions, and the Marvell® controller provides another four external Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without the cost of add-on cards. See page 2-28 to 2-29 for details

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 2-24 and 2-30 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details.

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency. See page 2-24 for details.

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High Definition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High

Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 2-24 to 2-25 for details.

1.3.2ASUS special features

ASUS Power Saving Solution

ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption.

ASUS EPU

The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light

loadings. It automatically provides power for higher performance or improve efficiency by 7% when the PC is running low intensity applications. Working together with AI Gear 3, this can help you attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to 58.6% to help save the environment. See page 5-20 for details.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-21 for details.

ASUS Workstation Features

ASUS Workstation features provide complete support to system maintainance and storage technology.

G.P. Diagnosis card

Bundled with P5E64 WS Evolution motherboard (retail version), the G.P. Diagnosis card assists users in system checking by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on their PCs. See page 2-37 for details.

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ASUS SASsaby cards support

This motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). Faster, safer and more stable, SAS will provide users with a better choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs.

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.

HE 95

With the whole new high power efficiency design – HE 95, this motherboard is able to achieve 95%+ power efficiency in light loading mode and 90%+ in full/heavy loading mode. No software or driver required, the hardware-based HE 95 automatically saves power for users.

New Generation 8-Phase Power Design

The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to generate less heat (at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from suffering the risk of high power stress. It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode.

Fanless Design - Heat-pipe

The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it provides options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The Heat

Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.

DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance.

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ASUS Stack Cool 2

Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by ASUS. It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation.

Q-Fan 2

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 4-34 and 5-22 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording.

AI Audio 2

AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. See page 5-24 to 5-32 for details.

Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 5-27 and 5-32 for details.

ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-36 for details.

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ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-40 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an

OS-based flash utility. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details.

ASUS AI Slot Detector

When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can find out if they are installed successfully via ASUS’s innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they switch on the power. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to set up without entering the operating system. See page 2-22 for details.

1.3.3ASUS stylish features

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-36 for details.

1.3.4ASUS intelligent overclocking features

Precision Tweaker 2

Allows the user to adjust the North Bridge Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, CPU

PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.

See page 4-23 for details.

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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 overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. function.

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This chapter lists the hardware setup	2
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It
includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2:	Hardware
	information

	Chapter summary	2
		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

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2.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

•Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

•Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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SB_PWR

ON	OFF
Standby	Powered
Power	Off

P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED

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2.2Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.2.1Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2Screw holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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2.2.3Motherboard layout

	24.5cm (9.6in)
KB_USB56	CPU_FAN	PWR_FAN
KB_USB56	EATX12V

I/O

Super

SPDIF_O12

LGA775

LAN1_USB12

F_ESATA12

LAN2_USB34

Intel®

AUDIO

Marvell®

88E8056

X48

DET_X4_1

CHA_FAN1

USB1112

PCIEX4_1

DET_X16_1

PCIEX16_1

DET_X16_2

PCIEX16_2

ADI 1988B

Marvell® 88E8001

VIA

VT6308S

AAFP

DET_PCI1

PCI1

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PCIEX16_3

DET_PCI2

PCI2

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

DET_X16_4

CMOS Power

PCIEX16_4

IE1394_2 COM1

CHA_FAN3

USB910 USB78

FLOPPY

bit,240-pin module)

PRI EIDE

DDR3 DIMM A1 (64

DDR3 DIMM A2 (64

DDR3 DIMM B1 (64

DDR3 DIMM B2 (64

EATXPWR

(12.0in)

30.5cm

CHA_FAN4

PEX8518

Intel®

ICH9R

Marvell®

88E6145

SATA3 SATA1 SATA_E1

SATA4 SATA2 SATA_E2

SATA5

SATA6

BIOS	CHA_FAN2	CLRTC	SB_PWR
BIOS	CHASSIS		SB_PWR
		PANEL
TPM

Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

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2.2.4Layout contents

Slots		Page
1.	DDR3 DIMM slots	2-13
2.	PCI slots	2-21
3.	PCI Express x4 slot	2-21
4.	PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue)	2-21
5.	Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black)	2-21

Jumper		Page
1.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_EN)	2-23

Rear panel connectors		Page
1.	PS/2 keyboard port (purple)	2-24
2.	Coaxial S/PDIF Out port	2-24
3.	LAN 1 (RJ-45) port	2-24
4.	IEEE 1394a port	2-24
5.	LAN 2 (RJ-45) port	2-24
6.	Center/Subwoofer port (orange)	2-24
7.	Rear Speaker Out port (black)	2-24
8.	Line In port (light blue)	2-24
9.	Line Out port (lime)	2-24
10.	Microphone port (pink)	2-25
11.	Side Speaker Out port (gray)	2-25
12.	USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4	2-25
13.	External SATA ports	2-25
14.	USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2	2-25
15.	Optical S/PDIF Out port	2-25
16.	USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6	2-25

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