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P5E64 WS
Evolution
Motherboard
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E3644 First Edition February 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ....................................................................................................... viii Safety information ...................................................................................... ix About this guide .......................................................................................... x P5E64 WS Evolution specifications ....
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Contents 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot ....................................................... 2-21 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue) ................................... 2-21 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slots (black) ....................... 2-21 2.5.8 AI Slot Detector ............................................................. 2-22 2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-23 2.7 Connectors ........................................
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Contents 4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12 4.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 4-12 4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-12 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 4-12 4.3.4 Language ...................................................................... 4-12 4.3.5 SATA 1~6 ..................
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Contents 4.5.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-25 4.5.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-27 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 4-28 4.5.4 USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-29 4.5.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-30 4.6 Power menu ........................................
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Contents 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................... 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 ...................................... 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 .............................................................. 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster ........................................................... 5-23 ® 5.3.9 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility
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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 r
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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
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, ju
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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
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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications ® ™ ® ® CPU LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 / Pentium D / Pentium 4 ® / Celeron processor ® ™ ™ Supports Intel 45nm, Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad / ™ Core 2 Duo processor ® Intel EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel MCH X48 ® Southbridge: Intel ICH9R System bus 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support
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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications AI Lifestyle Unique ASUS Power Saving solution: Features - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU Utility) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Workstation Features: - G.P. Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS HE95 - ASUS New Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS Cras
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P5E64 WS Evolution specifications Internal connectors 3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector with PWM control 2 x Chassis fan conectors with Q-fan 2 control 1 x Power fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product 1 introduction
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2 ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution
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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 + 2-port
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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
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Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page 2-25 and 2-28 for details. Dual RAI
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High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and 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
