P5E64 WS
Evolution
Motherboard
E3644
First Edition
February 2008
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ....................................................................................................... viii
Safety information ...................................................................................... ix
About this guide .......................................................................................... x
P5E64 WS Evolution specications ........................................................ 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 congurations .................................................. 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 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-19
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-20
2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-21
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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 rst 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 oppy 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 Conguration elds ........................................................4-11
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................4-11
4.2.8 Scroll bar ........................................................................4-11
4.2.9 General help ..................................................................4-11
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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 Conguration ....................................................... 4-14
4.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 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
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4.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-25
4.5.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-27
4.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 4-28
4.5.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 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 Conguration ........................................................ 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 Conguration .......................................... 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. Prole ......................................................... 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
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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 Denition Audio utility) ... 5-24
5.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 5-33
5.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 5-33
5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-34
5.4.3 Intel® RAID congurations ............................................. 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 modications
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 x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied 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 qualied
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.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
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 nd 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
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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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
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P5E64 WS Evolution specications
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4
Chipset Northbridge: Intel® MCH X48
System bus 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
Expansion slots 4 x PCI Express™ x16 slots
Storage Intel® ICH9R Southbridge
LAN Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Dual Gigabit LAN controllers
High Denition audio ADI® 1988B 8-channel High-Denition Audio CODEC
IEEE 1394 VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
USB Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6
/ 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
Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R
- 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
1 x PCI Express™ x4 slot
2 x PCI 2.2 slots
- 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, andwith RAID 0, 1, 10, and
5 conguration
- 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 SATASerial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports and 2 x External SATAExternal SATA
3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5 conguration
- Supports teaming function
- Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology
- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
- ASUS AI Audio 2
- ASUS Noise Filter
(one at midboard; one at back panel)(one at midboard; one at back panel)
at back panel)
(continued on the next page)
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P5E64 WS Evolution specications
AI Lifestyle Unique
Features
Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features
ASUS Power Saving solution:
- 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. Prole
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS AI Slot Detector
Multi-language BIOS
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- 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 specications
Internal connectors 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports
Rear panel connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
BIOS features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0,
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis
Support DVD contents Drivers
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
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
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
SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3
Intrusion, BIOS ash utility under DOS
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-virus software
Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 7.0
Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Chapter 1: Product
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introduction
Chapter summary
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1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
1.1 Welcome!
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.
1.2 Package 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 module2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module1-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.
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-1
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product 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 signicantly 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 specication, 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
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
®
controller provides
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 trafc 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.
ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution 1-3
High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High
Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-
streaming 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.
1.3.2 ASUS 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
efciency 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
efciency 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.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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 efciency design – HE 95, this motherboard
is able to achieve 95%+ power efciency 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 efcient 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
benecial 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
airow 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-ow 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 efcient
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
eld 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. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be
stored in the CMOS or a separate le, 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 ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 4-8 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened
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 ash utility. See page 4-5 and 4-39 for details.
ASUS AI Slot Detector
When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can nd out if they are installed
successfully via ASUS’s innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they
switch on the power. This provides an efcient way to identify the correct way
to set up without entering the operating system. See page 2-22 for details.
1.3.3 ASUS 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.
1.3.4 ASUS 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 netune voltages to achieve
the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking conguration.
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
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It
includes description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Hardware
2
information
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
2.1 Before you proceed
P5E64 WS EVOLUTION
®
P5E64 WS Evolution Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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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P5E64 WS EVOLUTION
®
2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts 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.
2.2.1 Placement 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.
2.2.2 Screw 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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PANEL
P5E64 WS EVOLUTION
®
AAFP
CHASSIS
24.5cm (9.6in)
30.5cm (12.0in)
CPU_FAN
DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
FLOPPY
Super
I/O
CD
PCIEX16_1
PCI1
CLRTC
SB_PWR
EATXPWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CHA_FAN1
COM1
EATX12V
LGA775
Intel
®
X48
IE1394_2
PWR_FAN
Intel
®
ICH9R
USB78
PCIEX4_1
LAN2_USB34
KB_USB56
LAN1_USB12
AUDIO
F_ESATA12
SPDIF_O12
VIA
VT6308S
TPM
BIOS
CHA_FAN2
DET_X16_1
SATA_E2
SATA_E1
USB910
SATA2
SATA1
SATA4
SATA3
SATA6
SATA5
DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DET_PCI1
ADI
1988B
PRI_EIDE
Marvell
®
88E6145
PEX8518
Marvell
®
88E8056
PCI2
PCIEX16_4
DET_X16_4
PCIEX16_2
DET_X16_2
PCIEX16_3
DET_X16_3
CHA_FAN4
CHA_FAN3
DET_X4_1
DET_PCI2
Marvell
®
88E8001
USB1112
2.2.3 Motherboard layout
Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and
internal connectors.
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2.2.4 Layout 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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Internal connectors Page
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-27
3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6) 2-28
4 Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin
EXT_SATA1-2)
5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 2-30
6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 2-30
7. Optical audio drive connector (4-pin CD) 2-31
8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-31
9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,
3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-32
11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-33
12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-33
13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-34
14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-35
15. ASUS Q-connector (system panel) 2-36
2-29
2-32
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Core™ 2 / Pentium
Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processors.
• Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure
system stability.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
®
D /
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2.3.1 Installing the CPU
P5E64 WS EVOLUTION
®
P5E64 WS Evolution CPU Socket 775
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
Retention tab
Load lever
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
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A
PnP cap
B
This side of the socket box
should face you.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
Alignment key
5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the
socket then t the socket
alignment key into the
CPU notch.
The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
CPU notch
Gold triangle mark
B
A
Load plate
6. Close the load plate (A), then
A
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
7. If installing a dual-core CPU,
connect the chassis fan cable
B
to the CHA_FAN2 connector to
ensure system stability.
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced
Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more
information on these CPU features.
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.thermal condition and performance.condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you
use only Intel®-certied multi-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 Material to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you
install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the four fasteners match the holes
on the motherboard.
Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU fan
cable is closest to the CPU fan
connector.
Motherboard hole
Narrow end
of the groove
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing
outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
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Fastener
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in
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®
P5E64 WS Evolution CPU fan connector
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to disengage
the heatsink and fan assembly
from the motherboard.
A
B
A
A
B
B
A
B
4. Carefully remove the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to
ensure correct orientation when
reinstalling.
The narrow end of the
groove should point outward
after resetting. (The photo
shows the groove shaded for
emphasis.)
Narrow end of the groove
Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for
detailed information on CPU fan installation.
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2.4 System memory
P5E64 WS EVOLUTION
®
P5E64 WS Evolution
240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance
with less power consumption.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
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2.4.2 Memory congurations
You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM
sockets.
Recommended Memory Congurations
Mode
Single-Channel
Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated —
Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
• If you install four 1GB memory modules, the system may only recognize
• If you install Windows® Vista 32-bit / Windows® XP 32-bit operation system,
• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
Populated — — —
— — Populated —
system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel
conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then
mapped for single-channel operation.
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for
other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® Vista 32-bit /
Windows® XP 32-bit operation systems since it does not support Physical
Address Extension (PAE) mode.
a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended.
chips or double sided x16 memory modules.
Sockets
Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the
operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on
each slot.
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Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows
64-bit
®
Vista x64 Edition
P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists
(QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability
Chip
Size Vendor Chip No. CL
2GB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX14400D3K2/2G • •
1GB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX14400D3/1G • •
1GB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS CM3X1024-1800C7DIN • •
1GB OCZ Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS OCZ3P18002GK •
Brand
SS/
DS
Part No.
DIMM socket support (Optional)
A* B* C*
P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists
(QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability
Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip
1GB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 7 N/A SS CM3X1024-1600C7DHXIN • •
1GB OCZ Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS OCZ3P1600EB1G • •
1GB OCZ Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS OCZ3T1600XM2GK • •
SS/DSPart No. DIMM socket support (Optional)
Brand
A* B* C*
P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists
(QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability
DIMM socket support
Size Vendor Chip No. CL
1024MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 8 SAMSUNG SS M378B2873CZ0-CG9 • •
1024MB Kingston J5308BASE-DG-E 8 ELPIDA DS KVR1333D3N8/1G • •
1024MB Kingston Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS KHX11000D3LL/1G •
1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 9 N/A DS CM3X1024-1333C9DHX • •
Chip
Brand
SS/
DS
Part No.
(Optional)
A* B* C*
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P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists
(QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability
DIMM socket
Size Vendor Chip No. CL
512MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F N/A QIMONDA SS IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F • • •
1024MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F N/A QIMONDA DS IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F • •
512MB ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 8 ELPIDA SS EBJ51UD8BAFA-AG-E • • •
1024MB ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 8 ELPIDA DS EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E • •
512MB NANYA NT5CB64M8AN-BE N/A NANYA SS NT512C64B88A0NY-BF • • •
1024MB MICRON D9GTR 7 MICRON SS
2048MB MICRON Z9HWQ 7 MICRON DS
1024MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 7-7-7 SAMSUNG SS M378B2873CZ0-CF8 • •
1024MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCG8 8 SAMSUNG SS M378B2873CZ0-CG8 • •
2048MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 7 SAMSUNG DS M378B5673CZ0-CF8 •
1024MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 7 SAMSUNG SS M391B2873CZ0-CF8 • •
1024MB SAMSUNG
512MB Kingston IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F N/A QIMONDA SS KVR1066D3N7/512 • • •
1024MB Kingston J5308BASE-AC-E 7 ELPIDA DS KVR1066D3N7/1G • •
512MB Kingston J5308BASE-AC-E 7 ELPIDA SS KVR1066D3N7/512 • • •
512MB A-DATA J5308BASE-AC-E N/A ELPIDA SS M3OEL3G3H3120A1B5Z • • •
1024MB A-DATA J5308BASE-AE-E N/A ELPIDA DS M3OEL3G3I4130A1B5Z • •
1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 7 N/A DS CM3X1024-1066C7 • •
1024MB Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 HYNIX SS HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 • •
2048MB Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 HYNIX DS HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 •
K4B1G0846CZCF8(ECC)
Chip
Brand
7-7-7 SAMSUNG SS M391B2873CZ0-CF8 • •
SS/
DS
Part No.
MT8JTF12864AY1G1BZES
MT16JTF25664AY1G1BYES
support (Optional)
A* B* C*
• •
•
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P5E64 WS Evolution Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists
(QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability
DIMM socket support
Size Vendor Chip No. CL
512MB SAMSUNG K4B510846E-ZCE7 N/A SAMSUNG SS M378B6573EZ0-CE7 • • •
512MB ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 6 ELPIDA SS EBJ51UD8BAFA-8C-E • • •
1024MB ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 6 ELPIDA DS EBJ11UD8BAFA-8C-E • • •
512MB NANYA NT5CB64M8AN-25D N/A NANYA SS
1024MB NANYA NT5CB64M8AN-25D N/A NANYA DS
1024MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E N/A QIMONDA DS
512MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-08D N/A Qimonda SS IMSH51U03A1F1C-08D • • •
512MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E N/A Qimonda SS IMSH51U03A1F1C-08E • • •
1024MB Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNF-S6 N/A Hynix SS HYMT112U64ZNF8-S6 • • •
2048MB Hynix HY5TQ1G831ZNF-S5 N/A Hynix DS HYMT125U64ZNF8-S5 • • •
Chip
Brand
SS/
Part No.
DS
NT512C64B88A0NY25D
NT1GC64B8HA0NY25D
IMSH1GU13A1F1C08E
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel
memory conguration.
• B*: Supports two modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the blue slots and the
black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.
(Optional)
A* B* C*
• • •
• • •
• • •
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.
To install a DIMM:
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
1
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
• A DDR3 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO
NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
• The DDR3 DIMM sockets do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT
install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets.
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
2
3
DDR3 DIMM notch
1
Unlocked retaining clip
2
DDR3 DIMM notch
Support the DIMM lightly with
your ngers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it ips out with
extra force.
1
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion
cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 1 System timer
1 2 Keyboard controller
2
3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
4 12 Communications port (COM1)*
5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6 14 Floppy disk controller
7 15 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
12 7 PS/2 compatible mouse port*
13 8 Numeric data processor
14 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
15 10 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
PCI 1 shared – – – – – – –
PCI 2 – shared – – – – – –
1394 (6308S) – – shared – – – – –
LAN 1 (8056) – shared – – – – – –
LAN 2 (8001) – – – shared – – – –
Marvell 6145 shared – – – – – – –
PCIe x16 1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIe x16 2 – shared – – – – – –
PCIe x16 3 shared – – – – – – –
PCIe x16 4 – – shared – – – – –
PCIe x4 shared – – – – – – –
USB controller 1 – – – – – – – shared
USB controller 2 – – – shared – – – –
USB controller 3 – – shared – – – – –
USB controller 4 shared – – – – – – –
USB controller 5 shared – – – – – – –
USB controller 6 – – – – – shared – –
USB 2.0 controller 1 – – – – – – shared –
USB 2.0 controller 2 – shared – – – – –
SATA controller 1 – – shared – – – – –
SATA controller 2 – – – – – shared – –
Azalia – – – – – shared – –
– Re-direct to IRQ#9
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2.5.4 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other
cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location
of the slot.
2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 and PCI Express x1 network cards,
SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. Refer
to the gure below for the location of the slot.
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue)
This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support two ATI
CrossFire™ PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express
specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slots.
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black)
This motherboard also supports two Universal PCI Express x16 slots with a
maximum speed of x4 or x1 link. The operating frequency of these slots change
depending on the type of PCI Express card you install. Refer to the gure below for
the location of the slots.
Universal PCIe x16_4 slot (black, @ x4 or x1)
PCI_2 slot
PCIe 2.0 x16_3 slot (blue, @ x16)
PCI_1 slot
Universal PCIe x16_2 slot (black, @ x4 or x1)
PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, @ x16)
PCI Express x4_1 slot
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P5E64 WS Evolution Slot Detectors
DET_X4_1
DET_X16_1
DET_X16_2
DET_PCI1
DET_X16_3
DET_PCI2
DET_X16_4
• If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis
fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN3 or CHA_FAN4
for better thermal environment. See page 2-32 for the connector location.
• Some PCI Express devices cannot operate on x4/x1 mode.
2.5.8 AI Slot Detector
This motherboard comes with on-board LEDs that light up when the PCIE/
PCI devices are not correctly installed. This is a reminder that you should
reinstall these devices. Refer to the gure below for the location of the LEDs.
When the AI Slot Detector lights up for incorrect installation, make sure turn
off the power supply unit before reinstaling the card to avoid electrical shock
hazard.
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P5E64 WS Evolution Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC
Normal Clear RTC
(Default)
1 2 2 3
2.6 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance,
reinstall the battery.
• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
• Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R.
function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the
power cord before reboot the system.
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2.7 Connectors
2
1 54 6
13 1011
8 97
15 12
3
1416
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
3. LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port
allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network
hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
4. IEEE1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speedThis 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices..
5. LAN2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port
allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network
hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
LED
LAN port
SPEED
LED
Activity/Link LED Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).
This port connects the center/subwoofer
ACT/LINK
speakers.
7. Rear Speaker Out port (black).
This port connects the rear speakers in a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
8. Line In port (light blue).
other audio sources.
This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
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10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Port
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
13. External SATA ports. These ports connect to external Serial ATA hard disk
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
drives. To congure a RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10 set, install an external Serial ATA
hard disk drive to the external Serial ATA port and an internal Serial ATA
hard disk drive to the onboard Serial ATA connectors labeled EXT_SATA1 or
EXT_SATA2.
• Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you
have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard
disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Marvell RAID utility and SATA
setup during POST.
• If you intend to create a RAID conguration using one of these connectors,
set the Marvell IDE/eSATA item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section
4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Conguration for details.
• DO NOT insert different connectors to these ports.
• DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is
congured.
14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via an optical S/PDIF cable.
16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
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2.7.2 Internal connectors
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P5E64 WS Evolution Floppy disk drive connector
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN 1
FLOPPY
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert
one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the
signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when
using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
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2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
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P5E64 WS Evolution IDE connector
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PRI_IDE
PIN 1
The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There
are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black,
and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector,
then select one of the following modes to congure your device.
Drive jumper setting
Mode of
device(s)
Cable connector
Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black
Black
Black or gray
Two devices
Cable-Select
Master
Slave Gray
Master Master
Slave Slave
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you
connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100 IDE devices.
If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device
jumpers have the same setting.
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3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-SATA6)
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SATA connectors
SATA2 SATA1
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
SATA3 SATA4
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXP3
RSATA_RXN3
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXP4
RSATA_RXN4
GND
SATA6 SATA5
GND
RSATA_TXP6
RSATA_TXN6
GND
RSATA_RXP6
RSATA_RXN6
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP5
RSATA_TXN5
GND
RSATA_RXP5
RSATA_RXN5
GND
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives and optical disk drives.
• When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary
(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below
for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
• These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard
IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard drives to these
connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these
connectors, set the Congure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See
section 4.3.6 SATA Conguration for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID congurations or the
manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector Color Setting Use
SATA 1/2 Red Master Boot disk
SATA 3/4 Red Slave Boot/Data disk
SATA 5/6 Red Master Boot disk
right angle side
Connect the right-angle side
of SATA signal cable to SATA
device. Or you may connect the
right-angle side of SATA cable to
the onboard SATA port to avoid
mechanical conict with huge
graphics cards.
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4. Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin
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SATA_E2 SATA_E1
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
EXT_SATA1-2)
These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables that support Serial ATA
hard disk drives. To congure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10, install an
internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to one of these connectors and an external
Serial ATA drive to one of the external SATA ports.
• Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the black Serial
ATA RAID connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). Refer to 5.2.4 Make Disk menu for
details.
• If you intend to create a RAID conguration using one of the Marvell
ATA RAID connectors and one of the external SATA ports, it is strongly
recommended to install the OS on the internal hard disk drive and use the
external hard disk drive as a data disk.
®
Serial
Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you
have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk
drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Marvell RAID utility and SATA BIOS
setup during POST.
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5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112)
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P5E64 WS Evolution
USB 2.0 connectors
USB910 USB78
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
USB+5V
USB_P10-
USB_P10+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
USB+5V
USB_P12-
USB_P12+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P11-
USB_P11+
GND
PIN1
USB1112
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IEEE 1394a connector
IE1394_2
PIN 1
GND
+12V
TPB1-
GND
TPA1-
+12V
TPB1+
GND
TPA1+
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and
then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.
6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)
This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.
Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage
the motherboard!
You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) rst, and
then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.
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7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
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P5E64 WS Evolution Internal audio connector
CD
Right Audio Channel
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
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P5E64 WS Evolution COM port connector
PIN 1
COM1
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.
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9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors
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P5E64 WS Evolution Fan connectors
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
PWR_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
GND
Rotation
+12V
GND
Rotation
+12V
GND
Rotation
+12V
GND
Rotation
+12V
CHA_FAN3
GND
Rotation
+12V
CHA_FAN4
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P5E64 WS Evolution Chassis intrusion connector
CHASSIS
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
(Default)
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.)
or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each
cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN 2
feature.
10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to
this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal
is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with
a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the
chassis intrusion detection feature.
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11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
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P5E64 WS Evolution Analog front panel connector
AAFP
Legacy AC ‘97 audio
pin definition
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT2 R
PORT2 L
SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE_SEND
PORT1 RPRESENCE#
GND
NC
MIC2
Line out_R
Line out_L
NC
NC
MICPWRNC
AGND
HD Audio-compliant
pin definition
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P5E64 WS Evolution TPM connector
TPM
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end
of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio
capability.
• By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an
AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type
item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Devices
Conguration for details.
12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional]
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system
also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures
platform integrity.
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13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)
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P5E64 WS Evolution ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts +5 Volts
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
PSON#
Ground
+5 Volts
+12 Volts
+3 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
EATX12V
GND +12V DC
GND +12V DC
GND +12V DC
GND +12V DC
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs
are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)
and provides a minimum power of 400 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the
system will not boot.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your
system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator
at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested
to support the motherboard power requirements with the following
conguration:
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-RW
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14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
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P5E64 WS Evolution System panel connector
* Requires an ATX power supply.
PANEL
PLED-
PWR
+5V
Speaker
Ground
RESET
Ground
Reset
Ground
Ground
PWRSW
PLED+
IDE_LED-
IDE_LED+
IDE_LED
PLED SPEAKER
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
• System power LED (2-pin PLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity
LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is
read from or written to the HDD.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
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15. Q-Connector (system panel)
You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel
cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS QConnector.
Step1.
Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-
Connector rst. You can refer to the marking
on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin
denition.
Step2.
Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the
System panel connctor.
Step3.
Front panel functions are enabled.
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2.8 G.P. Diagnosis card installation
2.8.1 G.P. Diagnosis card layout
LED 0 and 1
Power Switch. Press
to turn ON or OFF the
2.8.2 Installing G.P. Diagnosis card
1. Locate the TPM connector (20-1
pin TPM) on the motherboard (Refer
to page 2-33 for exact connector
location).
computer.
Reset Button.
Press to restart the
computer.
Card connector
Make sure to turn off the power supply unit before instaling the diagnosis card to
avoid electrical shock hazard.
2. With the LEDs of the diagnosis
card facing to the DIMM sockets,
align the card connector with the
TPM connector and press rmly
until the card sits on the connector
completely.
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3. You may also install the G.P.
Diagnosis card via a bundled 90degree TPM adaptor for a more
exible application.
2.8.3 G.P. Diagnosis card check codes
D0 Initiate chip 75 Detect IDE
D1 Enable IO device for bootlock 78 Initiate option ROM
D2 Check and wake up system 85 Show post error
Prepare system for memory
D3
detection and sizing
D4 Memory test AC OS in PIC mode
D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM AA OS in APIC mode
C0 Early CPU initiation 01 S1
C5 Wake up AP 03 S3
0A Initiate KBC8042 04 S4
0B Detect PS2 mouse 05 S5
0C Detect PS2 keyboard 10 Resume from S1
38 USB initiation 30 Resume from S3
52 Display USB devices 40 Resume from S4
2A Initiate VGA BIOS 00 Leave BIOS and pass control to OS
87 Enter BIOS setup
A4 BIOS boot menu
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This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter 3:
Powering up
3
Chapter summary
3
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2
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3.1 Starting up for the rst time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system
chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case
lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up
when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green”
standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up
or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are
running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional
messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30
seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a
power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer
for assistance.
AMI BIOS beep codes
BIOS Beep Description
One short beep VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by two
short beeps then a pause (repeated)
One continuous beep followed by three
short beeps
One continuous beep followed by four
short beeps
Quick boot set to disabled
No keyboard detected
No memory detected
No VGA detected
Hardware component failure
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2 Turning off the computer
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
If you are using Windows® XP or later version:
1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.
If you are using Windows® Vista:
1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown.
2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts
the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the
soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section
Chapter 4 for details.
4.6 Power Menu
in
3-2
Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter tells how to change the
system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4
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
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.)
3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk.)
4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk,
USB ash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS le fails or
gets corrupted.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk or
USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the
original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:
• Save the current BIOS le
• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard
package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from the
Internet option from the drop-down
menu, then click Next.
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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network trafc, or
click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself through
the Internet. Always update the
utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a le
option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open
window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to
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complete the update process.
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4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy
Disk window appears.
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,
then click Start.
Windows® Vista environment
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk
drive.
b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.
c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3
1/2 Floppy dialog box .
d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.
e. Click Start.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy
disk.
format
A:/S then press <Enter>.
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4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go
through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based
utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the
system.
3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
(1) Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the
oppy disk drive or the USB port.
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
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
PATH: A:\
A:
C:
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2
and press <Enter> to enable it.
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct le
is found. Then press <Enter>.
4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk or a oppy disk
with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
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4.1.4 AFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using
a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to
copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets
corrupted during the updating process.
Copying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:
• Make sure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least
1024KB free space to save the le.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to
the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[lename]
where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric
characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Main lename Extension name
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading ash ..... done
Write to le...... ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.
Updating the BIOS le
To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.
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Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS
lename at the DOS prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to
the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[lename]
where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM
4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Reading le ....... done
Reading ash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing ash ...... done
Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5E64WE.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Reading le ....... done
Reading ash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing ash ...... done
Writing ash ...... done
Verifying ash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
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4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore
the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or the USB ash
disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the oppy disk or the USB ash disk
containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD
To recover the BIOS from the support DVD:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD
for the BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted
BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
Floppy found!
Reading le “P5E64WE.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk
To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk:
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Turn on the system.
3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When
found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS
le.
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
• Only the USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can
support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than
8GB.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so
can cause system boot failure!
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4.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip
that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing
and updating your BIOS.
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
SPI chip.
The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press
<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,
POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if
the rst two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the
Exit Menu. See section 4.9 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for
this motherboard.
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu bar
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [10:55:25]
System Date [Wed 01/09/2008]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
SATA 1 [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected]
SATA 5 [Not Detected]
SATA 6 [Not Detected]
SATA Coniguration
System Information
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Sub-menu items
Conguration eldsMenu items
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keys
4.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Ai Tweaker For changing the system performance settings
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
conguration
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tools For conguring special system functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
4.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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4.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu
bar displays the specic items for
that menu. For example, selecting
Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar
have their respective menu items.
System Time [06:22:54]
System Date [Wed 01/09/2008]
Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Language [English]
SATA1 [Not Detected]
SATA2 [Not Detected]
SATA3 [Not Detected]
SATA4 [Not Detected]
SATA5 [Not Detected]
SATA6 [Not Detected]
SATA Conguration
System Information
Main menu items
Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system.
4.2.5 Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
4.2.6 Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.
A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window.
4.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
conguration options for that item.
4.2.8 Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that do
not t on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page
Down> keys to display the other items on
the screen.
4.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen
is a brief description of the selected item.
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Pop-up window
Scroll bar
4.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
System Time [10:55:25]
System Date [Wed 01/09/2008]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
SATA 1 [HDT722516DLA380]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected]
SATA 5 [Not Detected]
SATA 6 [Not Detected]
SATA Coniguration
System Information
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select
a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system Time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Sets the type of oppy drive installed.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
4.3.4 Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
Conguration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français]
[German] [English]
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4.3.5 SATA 1~6
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then
press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Main
SATA 1
Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : HDT722516DLA380
Size : 164.7GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the
appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a
CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is
either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Select the type of
device connected to
the system.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
mode disabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the data transfer mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
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DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0]
[MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology (SMART) feature.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.3.6 SATA Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to
congure the item.
SATA Conguration
SATA Conguraton [Enhanced]
Congure SATA as [IDE]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Options
Disabled
Compatiable
Enhanced
SATA Conguration [Enhanced]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]
Configure SATA as [IDE]
This sub-item appears only when you set the SATA Conguration item to
[Compatible] or [Enhanced] and allows you to set the SATA conguration.
Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]
• If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical
storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].
• If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows
the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that
increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive
to internally optimize the order of commands.
• If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel
Matrix Storage Technology conguration from the Serial ATA hard disk
drives, set this item to [RAID].
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Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is
accessed throuh BIOS.
Conuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
4.3.7 AHCI Conguration
This menu is the section for AHCI conguration. It appears only when you set the
item Congure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Conguration to [AHCI].
AHCI Settings
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15]
AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port6 [Not Detected]
Some SATA CD/DVD in
AHCI mode need to
wait ready longer.
AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15]
Selects the boot time out value for AHCI CD/DVD devices.
Congifuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
AHCI Port1~6 [XXXX]
Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA devices.
AHCI Port1
Device :Not Detected
SATA Port1 [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Enabled]
SATA Port1 [Auto]
Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed]
SMART Monitoring [Enabled]
Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.
Congration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select the type
of devices connected
to the system.
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4.3.8 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
Main
ASUS BIOS
Version : 0108
Build Date : 12/18/07
Processor
Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz
Speed : 3000 MHz
Count : 2
System Memory
Available : 1024 MB
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ASUS BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Select Screen
Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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4.4 Ai Tweaker menu
The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items.
Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Congure System Performance Settings
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A [Auto]
DRAM CMD Skew on Channel B [Auto]
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A [Auto]
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B [Auto]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
1st Information : 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4
2nd Information : 8-4-6-4-7-4-7
3rd Information : 15-6-1-7-7
DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]
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Scroll down to display the following items:
C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5
LVL : 11 11 11 11 11
**** Please key in voltage numbers directly! ****
CPU Voltage [Auto]
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
DRAM Voltage [Auto]
NB Voltage [Auto]
SB voltage [Auto]
Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto]
*************************************************
Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
CPU GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]
NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
[X.M.P.]
When X.M.P. is enabled
the CPU FSB frequency,
CPU ratio and memory
parameters will be
optimized automatically
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal
frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options:
Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system.
X.M.P. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme
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Memory Prole (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the
prole(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing
the system performance.
The conguration options for the following sub-item vary depending on the
DIMMs you install on the motherboard.
eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled]
This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to
[X.M.P.]. Allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your Memory
module.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Prole #1] [Prole #2]
To obtain the best performance of the X.M.P. 1800/1600 DIMM, install only
one DIMM on each memory channel. Refer to the table below for X.M.P. DIMM
installation recommendation.
X.M.P. DIMM Installation Recommendation
X.M.P. DIMM Frequency 1800 MHz 1800 MHz 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
DIMM_A1 - √ - √
Sockets
DIMM_B1 - √ - √
DIMM_A2 √ - √ -
DIMM_B2 √ - √ -
4.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
This item allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency.
The value is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and
press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>
key. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ.
4.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB
Frequency and DRAM Frequency.
Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz]
The following two items (FSB Frequency and PCIE Freuency) on the next
page appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual].
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FSB Frequency [XXX]
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.
The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the FSB frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the
numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 800. Refer to the table below for
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.
FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800
CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz
PCIE Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust
the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 180.
4.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz]
[DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1111MHz] [DDR31333MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3-*1800MHz*] [DDR3-*2000MHz*]
• The DRAM Frequency conguration options vary with the FSB Frequency
settings.
• When the DRAM Frequency item is set to [DDR3-*1600MHz*], [DDR3-
*1800MHz*] or [DDR3-*2000MHz*], the FSB Frequency and CPU Ratio
Setting items will be optimized automatically.
• Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
• DDR3-667 help: DRAM frequency lower than 800 MHz may cause system
boot failure due to spec violation.
4.4.5 DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
Set this item to [1N] to provide possibility to accelerate DRAM performance or [2N]
to enhance DRAM overclocking ability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N]
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4.4.6 DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A/B [Auto]
These items are adjustable only when you set the DRAM Command Rate item to
[1N] and may help enhancing DRAM stability on 1N mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 175ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 125ps]
[Advance 100ps] [Advance 75ps] [Advance 50ps] [Advance 25ps] [Normal] [Delay
25ps] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 75ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 125ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay
175ps]
4.4.7 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B [Auto]
Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps]
[Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal]
[Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay
300ps] [Delay 350ps]
4.4.8 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
• The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing
Control item to [Manual].
• The conguration options for some of the following items vary depending
on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard.
1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4
The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:
CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks]
Conguration options: [ 4 DRAM Clocks] [ 5 DRAM Clocks] [ 6 DRAM Clocks]
[ 7 DRAM Clocks] [ 8 DRAM Clocks] [ 9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11
DRAM Clocks]
RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks]
Conguration options: [ 3 DRAM Clocks] [ 4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM
Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# PRE Time [ 5 DRAM Clocks]
Conguration options: [ 3 DRAM Clocks] [ 4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM
Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# ACT Time [15 DRAM Clocks]
Conguration options: [ 3 DRAM Clocks] [ 4 DRAM Clocks]~[33 DRAM
Clocks] [34 DRAM Clocks]
RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
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REF Cycle Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [30 DRAM Clocks] [36 DRAM Clocks]
[48 DRAM Clocks] [60 DRAM Clocks] [72 DRAM Clocks] [82 DRAM Clocks]
[88 DRAM Clocks] [90 DRAM Clocks] [100 DRAM Clocks] [110 DRAM
Clocks]
WRITE Recovery Time [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
READ to PRE Time[Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
2nd Information: 8-4-6-4-7-4-7
The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:
READ to WRITE Delay(S/D) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
WRITE to READ Delay(S) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
WRITE to READ Delay(D) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
READ To READ Delay(S) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
WRITE To WRITE Delay(D) [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
3rd Information: 15-6-1-7-7
The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:
WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[31 DRAM Clocks]
READ to PRE Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
PRE to PRE Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[ 3 DRAM Clocks]
ALL PRE to ACT Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
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ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]
4.4.9 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.10 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto]
Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.11 Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter]
to enhance DRAM stability, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to accelerate DRAM
performance.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger]
4.4.12 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]
Allows you to set the system performance.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction
Booster item to [Manual].
Common Performance Level [05]
Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better
performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values
range from 1 to 31.
Pull-In of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4/5 [Disabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B,
Phase 1 to 5. The number of phases is determined by DRAM frequency and
FSB strap.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following seven items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the
numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <->
keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the
keyboard and press the <Enter> key.
4.4.13 CPU Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to
1.70000V with a 0.00625V interval.
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Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. 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 [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with
a 0.02V interval.
4.4.15 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from
1.20V* to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval.
The minimum and standard value becomes [1.10V] when you install a 45nm
CPU.
4.4.16 DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with a
0.02V interval.
4.4.17 NB Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.25V to 1.91V
with a 0.02V interval.
• Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage
and NB Voltage items to a high level may damage the chipset, memory
module and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution.
• Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM
Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the
risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table below for details.
• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high
voltage settings.
Blue Yellow Purple Red
CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V 1.80V~2.00V 2.02V~2.20V 2.22V~2.78V
FSB Termination
Voltage
DRAM Voltage 1.50V~1.68V 1.70V~1.90V 1.92V~2.10V 2.12V~2.78V
NB Voltage 1.25V~1.41V 1.43V~1.55V 1.57V~1.73V 1.75V~2.21V*
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1.20V~1.38V 1.40V~1.50V N/A N/A
4.4.18 SB Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 1.20V
with a 0.15V interval.
4.4.19 Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the Clock Over-Charging voltage. The values range from 0.70V
to 1.00V with a 0.10V interval.
4.4.20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Normal] to follow Intel
specications or [Performance] to improve CPU VDroop directly.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Performance]
4.4.21 CPU GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance
CPU overclocking ability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.65x] [0.63x] [0.62x]
4.4.22 NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]
Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might
enhance CPU overclocking ability.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x]
4.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
4.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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4.5 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Conguration
USB Conguration
PCIPnP
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4.5.1 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Advanced
Congure advanced CPU settings
Manufacturer:Intel
Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz
Frequency :3.00GHz
FSB Speed :1333MHz
Cache L1 :64 KB
Cache L2 :4096 KB
CPUID :6F9
Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06)
Ratio Actual Value :9
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
C1E Support [Enabled]
CPU TM Function [Enabled]
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Enabled]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Congure CPU.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Options
Auto
Manual
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
This item allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency.
The value is adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and
press the <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter>
key. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ.
C1E Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU TM function [Enabled]
This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]
The Vanderpool Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating
systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function
as several systems.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero
(0).
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without
support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Setting item to
[Auto]
Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled]
When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled],
the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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4.5.2 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
North Bridge Conguration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Congure North Bridge
features.
North Bridge Conguration
Advanced
North Bridge Chipset Conguration
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
PEG Port Control [Auto]
PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI
memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you
install 64-bit operating system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot
device.
Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]
PEG Port Control [Auto]
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
PEG Force x1 [Disabled]
This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set to [Auto].
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.
DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory.
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4.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration
Advanced
Onboard Device Conguraiton
High Denition Audio [Enabled]
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Marvell IDE/eSATA [Legacy Mode]
IDE/eSATA Boot ROM [Enabled]
PCIE GigaBit LAN1 [Enabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
PCI GigaBit LAN2 [Enabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Fireware 1394 [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
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High Denition Audio [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
This item appears only when you enable the previous item and allows you
to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or highdenition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio
module supports.
Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
Marvell IDE/eSATA [Legacy Mode]
Set this item to [RAID Mode] to create a RAID set using the EXT_SATA1-2
connectors and the external SATA ports.
Conguration options: [Legacy Mode] [RAID Mode] [Disabled]
IDE/eSATA Boot ROM [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Legacy Mode] or
[RAID Mode].
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Enable or Disable
High Denition Audio
Controller
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using the black Serial ATA
connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). Refer to 5.2.4 Make Disk menu for details.
PCIE GigaBit LAN1 [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you enable the previous item.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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PCI GigaBit LAN2 [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
This item appears only when you enable the previous item.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Firewire 1394 [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows the BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
4.5.4 USB Conguration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Advanced
USB Conguration
USB Devices Enabled:
None
USB Functions [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Disabled
Enhanced
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The USB Devices Enabled item shows auto-detected values. If no USB device
is detected, the item shows None.
USB Functions [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. The following sub-items appear
when this item is set to [Enabled].
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). This item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0
Controller item.
Conguration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item
should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB
aware OSes.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto]
allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,
the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the
legacy USB support is disabled.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
4.5.5 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
NO: lets the BIOS
congure all the
devices in the system.
YES: lets the
operating system
congure Plug and
Play (PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
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