Asus P5E WS Professional Servers & Workstation User Manual

P5E WS

Professional

E3327

First Edition V1

September 2007 ii

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................... viii

Safety information ...................................................................................... ix

About this guide .......................................................................................... x

P5E WS Professional specifications summary ....................................... 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 ..................................................... 1-6

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features .......................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-3

2.2.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................2-11

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-13

2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-13

2.4.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 2-14

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-17

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-17

2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-18

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-18

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-18

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-19

2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-20

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 2-20 iii

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2.5.6 PCI-X slot ...................................................................... 2-20

2.5.7 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-20

2.5.8 AI Slot Detector ............................................................. 2-21

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-22

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-24

2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-27

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1

4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 4-4

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-5

4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-6

4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-8

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 4-10

4.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 4-10

4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 4-10

4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................4-11

4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................4-11

4.2.6 Configuration fields ........................................................4-11

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................4-11

4.2.8 Scroll bar ........................................................................4-11

4.2.9 General help ..................................................................4-11

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

Contents

4.3.5 SATA 1~6 .........................................................................................4-13

4.3.6 SATA Configuration ....................................................... 4-14

4.3.7 AHCI Configuration ....................................................... 4-15

4.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 4-16

4.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 4-17

4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ........................................................ 4-17

4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control ........................................................ 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 Timing Control ................................................... 4-19

4.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control ........................................... 4-20

4.4.8 Clock Twister ................................................................. 4-20

4.4.9 Transaction Booster ...................................................... 4-20

4.4.10 CPU Spread Spectrum ................................................. 4-22

4.4.11 PCIE Spread Spectrum ................................................. 4-22

4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-23

4.5.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-23

4.5.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-25

4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration ................................... 4-26

4.5.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-27

4.5.5 USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-28

4.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-29

4.6.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 4-29

4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................ 4-29

4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 4-29

4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 4-29

4.6.5 APM Configuration ........................................................ 4-30

4.6.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-31

4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-33

4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-33

4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 4-34

4.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-35

4.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-37

4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-37 v

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4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile ......................................................... 4-38

4.8.3 Ai Net 2 ......................................................................... 4-39

4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-40

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 Audio configurations ......................................................5-11

5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ......................................................... 5-15

5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................... 5-21

5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 ............................................................ 5-23

5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-24

5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. ............................................................ 5-25

5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 .............................................................. 5-26

5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster ........................................................... 5-27

5.4 RAID configurations .................................................................. 5-28

5.4.1 RAID definitions ............................................................ 5-28

5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-29

5.4.3 Intel ® RAID configurations ............................................. 5-29

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 5-39

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .... 5-39

5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows ® ............ 5-39

Chapter 6: ATI

®

CrossFire™ technology support

6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1 Requirements .................................................................. 6-1

6.1.2 Before you begin ............................................................. 6-1

Contents

6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ....................................... 6-2


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 vii

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

Canadian Department of Communications.

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

Safety information

Electrical safety

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

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

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

• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.

If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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

Operation safety

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

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

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

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

• Place the product on a stable surface.

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

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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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, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

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

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

• Chapter 5: Software support

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

• Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support

This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures.

• Appendix: CPU features

The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

Where to find more information

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

1. ASUS websites

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

2. Optional documentation

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

Conventions used in this guide

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

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

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

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

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

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key>

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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 /iP5EWP.ROM

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P5E WS Professional specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

System bus

Memory

Expansion slots

Storage

LAN

High Definition audio

IEEE 1394

USB

LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core ™

/ Celeron ® / processor

Supports Intel

2 / Pentium ® D / Pentium ®

® 65nm, Core ™ 2 Extreme / Core ™ 2 Quad /

4

Core

Supports Intel

Intel

™ 2 Duo

® next generation 45nm multi-core CPUs

® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology

* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel ® CPU support list

Northbridge: Intel ® MCH X38

Southbridge: Intel ® ICH9R

PCI-X Bridge: NEC upd720404

1333/1066/800 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support ECC and non-

ECC, unbuffered DDR2 800/667 MHz memory

modules

- Native DDR2 1066 MHz support

- Supports up to 8 GB system memory

2 x PCI Express

1 x PCI Express

1 x PCIX x1 slot

2 x PCI 2.2 slots

™ 2.0 x16 slots

™ x1 slot

Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge

- 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5

configuration

- Intel ® Matrix Storage Technology

Marvell ® 88SE6145 SATA/PATA controller

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

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

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

2 x Marvell ® 88E8056 dual Gigabit LAN controllers

- Supports teaming function

Realtek ® ALC888 8-channel Azalia Audio CODEC

- Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration,

Multi-Streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology

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

VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

(one at midboard; one at back panel)

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

at back panel)

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P5E WS Professional specifications summary

ASUS special features

Internal connectors

Rear panel connectors

BIOS features

Manageability

Support DVD contents

Form factor

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS C.P.R.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment

ASUS 8-phase Power Design

ASUS Stack Cool 2

3 x USB connectors support six additional USB ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x IDE connector

8 x Serial ATA connectors

1 x CPU fan connector with PWM control

2 x Chassis fan conectors with Q-fan control

1 x Power fan connector

1 x IEEE1394a connector

1 x COM connector

1 x TPM connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x CD audio in connector

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX +12 V power connector

1 x 20-pin panel connector

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

2 x External Serial ATA port

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port

1 x IEEE1394a

2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

8-channel audio ports

16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0,

SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS

CrashFree BIOS 3

WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis

Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS

AI Booster

ASUS PC Probe II

Antivirus software

Adobe ® Acrobat Reader ver 7.0

Microsoft ® Direct X ver 9.0C

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

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1

introduction

Chapter summary

1

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS P5E WS Professional

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5E WS Professional 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

I/O modules

Cables

Accessories

Application DVD

Documentation


1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module

1 x COM port module

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

I/O shield

1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only)

ASUS motherboard support DVD

User guide

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

ASUS P5E WS Professional 1-1

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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.

Supports

Intel

®

Core™2 Quad Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™2 Quad processors in the

LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. Intel the most powerful CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel in the new 45 nm manufacturing process.

® Core™2 Quad processor is one of

® CPUs

Intel

®

Core™2 Duo/ Intel

®

Core™2 Extreme CPU support

This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel ® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333 / 1066

/ 800 MHz FSB, the Intel

CPUs in the world.

® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient

Intel X38 Chipset

The Intel ® X38 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics and multi-core CPUs. It especially includes

Intel ® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.

PCIe 2.0

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

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of

1066/800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest

3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s.

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.

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

This motherboard supports 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 2-24 to

2-26 for details.

Dual RAID solution

The Intel ® X38 chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions, and the Marvell ® controller provides another two Serial ATA and two 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 pages 2-29 and 2-30 for details

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals

& other PC portable devices. See pages 2-24 and 2-31 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 2-26 for details.


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Dual Gigabit LAN solution

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

High Definition Audio

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

Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality

192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-24 to 2-25 for details.

1.3.2 ASUS special features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

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

AI Gear 2

AI Gear 2 provides four modes that adjust the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. You can choose the mode that best suits your computing needs. See page 5-23 for details.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power consumption and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake up the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-24 for details.

8-Phase Power Design

The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to generate less heat (at least 15°C (59°F)) than other conventional power solutions. It reduces input ripple current and output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from suffering the risk of high power stress.

It has the advantages of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode.


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.

Fanless Design - Heat-pipe

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

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

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

Q-Fan 2

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.

See pages 4-31 and 5-26 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

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

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 5-14 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 2-37 for details.


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ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-37 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

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

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.

Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an

OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details.

ASUS AI Slot Detector

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

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 4-33 and 5-9 for details.

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features

Super Memspeed Technology

To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and

DRAM ratio proportions by utilizing Super Memspeed Technology -- the latest technology that provides even more precise overclocking options to unleash the true potential of DDR2 memory. The DDR2 Mode maximizes system performance by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and the memory

-- providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Refer to page 2-13 for details.


AI NOS

™

(Non-Delay Overclocking System)

The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System ™ (AI NOS ™ ) technology auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS ™ faster to satisfy your need for speed. See page 5-25 for details.

reacts much

Precision Tweaker

This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. See page 4-17 to 4-21 for details.

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.


1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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.

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information

Chapter summary

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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 .......................................................................... 2-18

2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-22

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24


2.1 Before you proceed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Onboard LED

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

SB_PWR

®

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ON

Power

P5E WS Professional Onboard LED

OFF

Off


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2.2 Motherboard overview

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

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

2.2.1 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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24.5cm (9.6in)

KB_USB56

EATX12V

CPU_FAN PWR_FAN

Super I/O

SPDIF_O12

LAN1_USB12

F_ESATA12

LAN2_USB34

AUDIO

Marvell ®

88E8056

LGA775

Intel ®

X38

88E8056

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CHA_FAN2

ICS

DET_X16_1

PCIEX16_1

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DET_X1_1

PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

ALC888

DET_PCIX_1

CD

P5E WS PRO

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PCIX_1

PCIEX16_2

DET_PCI1

PCI1

VIA

VT6308S DET_PCI2

AAFP

IE1394_2

PCI2

COM1 USB1112 USB910 USB78

NEC upd 720404

Intel ®

ICH9R PCIX_SPEED1

®

TPM

BIOS

CHA_FAN1

CLRTC

CHASSIS

SB_PWR

PANEL

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

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

DDR2 DIMM slots

PCI slots

PCI Express x1 slot

PCI-X slot

PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots

Jumper

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2.

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_EN)

PCI-X Speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1)

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Rear panel connectors

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2.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

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4.

LAN 1 (RJ-45) port

IEEE 1394a port

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15.

16.

LAN 2 (RJ-45) port

Center/Subwoofer port (orange)

Rear Speaker Out port (black)

Line In port (light blue)

Line Out port (lime)

Microphone port (pink)

Side Speaker Out port (gray)

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

External SATA ports


Optical S/PDIF Out port


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Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

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IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

ICH9R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6)

Marvell ® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin

EXT_SATA1-2)

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)

IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)

Optical audio drive connector (4-pin CD)

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,

3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

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14.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL)

• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

ASUS Q-connector (system panel)

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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 ® D/

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.

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2.3.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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®

P5E WS Professional CPU Socket 775

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

A

PnP cap

B

This side of the socket box should face you.

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.


4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

B

A

Load plate

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 fit the socket alignment key into the

CPU notch.

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

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The CPU fits 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!

A 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN2 connector to ensure system stability.

B

The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel

Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ®

® Enhanced

Technology

(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.


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.

• When you buy a boxed Intel use only Intel ®

® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you

-certified 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

Fastener

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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2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

A

A B

B

B

A

B A

3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled

CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

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®

P5E WS Professional CPU fan connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.


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

A B

B A

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

B

B

A


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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.


2.4 System memory

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory

Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

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Channel

Channel A

Channel B

Sockets

DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

This chipset officially supports DDR2 800/667MHz. With the ASUS Super

Memspeed Technology, the motherboard natively supports up to DDR2

1066MHz and provides more ratio setting items than the chipset officially supports. Refer to the table below for details.

FSB

DDR2 1066

1333

800 667 1066

1066

800 667


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2.4.2 Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB ECC and non-ECC, unbuffered

DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• If you install four 1GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows ®

Windows ®

Address Extension (PAE) mode. .

Vista 32-bit /

XP 32-bit operation systems since it does not support Physical

• If you install Windows ® Vista 32-bit / Windows ® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

• 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.

64-bit

Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows ® Vista x64 Edition

• Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel ® ’s

On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.

• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.


P5E WS Professional Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists

(QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability

Size Vendor

Crucial

Crucial

Crucial

Crucial

Apacer

Apacer

A-DATA

A-DATA

KINGMAX

Hynix

Hynix

MICRON

MICRON

CORSAIR

CORSAIR

ELPIDA

ELPIDA

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KINGMAX

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Transcend

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Super Talent

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

Qimonda

Qimonda

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SAMSUNG

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SAMSUNG

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1024MB

1024MB

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512MB

1024MB

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1024MB

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512MB

1024MB

512MB

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1024MB

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1024MB

2048MB

512MB

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512MB

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512MB

1024MB

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K4T51083QC

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Heat-Sink Package

HYB18T512800BF25F

HYB18T512800BF25F

EDD339XX

K4T51163QC-ZCE7

ZCE7K4T51083QC

ZCE7K4T51083QC

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HY5PS12821CFP-S5

D9GKX

D9GKX

Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

E1108AB-8E-E(ECC)

E1108AB-8E-E(ECC)

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Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

AD29608A8A-25EG

AD26908A8A-25EG

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HY5PS12821CFP-S5

HY5PS12821CFP-S5

Heat-Sink Package

Heat-Sink Package

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DS

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DS

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KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN

KVR800D2N5/1G

KHX6400D2ULK2/1G

KHX6400D2ULK2/2G

HYS64T64000HU-25F-B

HYS64T128020HU-25F-B

M378T6553CZ3-CE7

M378T3354CZ3-CE7

M378T6553CZ3-CE7

M378T2953CZ3-CE7

HYMP564U64CP8-S5

HYMP512U64CP8-S5

MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4

CM2X512A-6400

CM2X1024-6400C4

EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E

EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E

BL6464AA804.8FD

BL6464AA804.8FD3

BL12864AA804.16FD

BL12864AL804.16FD3

BL12864AA804.16FD3

AHU512E800C5K1C

AHU01GE800C5K1C

M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53

M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58

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• C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL.


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 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.

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3

2

DDR2 DIMM notch

1

Unlocked retaining clip

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO

NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install

DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips 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 firmly 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 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure 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, conflicts 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.


2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

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10

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Priority Standard function

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12

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System timer

Keyboard controller

Re-direct to IRQ#9

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

Communications port (COM1)*


Floppy disk controller


System CMOS/Real Time Clock




PS/2 compatible mouse port*

Numeric data processor



* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

LAN 1 (8056)

LAN 2 (8056)

SATA (Marvell)

PCIe X16_1

PCIe X16_2

PCIe X1_1

PCIX_1

USB Controller 1

USB Controller 2

USB Controller 3

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USB Controller 5

USB Controller 6

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USB 2.0 Controller 2

SATA Controller 1

SATA Controller 2

Azalia ALC888

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–

– Shared –


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 specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot.

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot.

2.5.6 PCI-X slot

The PCI-X slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI-X 1.0 specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.

2.5.7 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express

2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.

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PCI slot 2

PCI slot 1

PCI Express 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue)

PCIX slot

PCI Express x1_1 slot

PCI Express 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue)


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. When the power cord is plugged in and the LED lights up, reinstall the device correctly. Refer to the figure on the right for the location of the LEDs.

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• The PCIEx16_1-2 slots (blue) support PCIE x16 cards only. The AI Slot

Detector lights up when you install x1 or x4 cards to these slots.

• When the AI Slot Detector lights up for incorrect installation, make sure to turn off the power supply unit before reinstaling the card to avoid electrical shock hazard.


2.6 Jumper

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. Remove the onboard battery.

3. 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.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. 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!

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1 2

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(Default)

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2 3

Clear RTC

• 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.


2. PCI-X Speed setting (3-pin PCIX_SPEED1)

This jumper allows you to set the PCI-X slot’s maximum frequency capability.

The jumper cap on pins 1-2: 133 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot.

The jumper cap on pins 2-3: 100 MHz capability for the PCI-X slot.

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1 2 2 3

100MHz

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2.7 Connectors

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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16 15 14 13 12 11 10

1. 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-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

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

Activity/Link LED

Status Description

OFF No link

ORANGE Linked

BLINKING Data activity

Speed LED

Status Description

OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

GREEN 1 Gbps connection

LAN port

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.

7. Rear Speaker Out port (black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

8. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

9. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.


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 configuration.

Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in

2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port

Headset

2-channel 4-channel

Light Blue Line In

Lime Line Out

6-channel 8-channel

Line In Line In Line In

Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink

Orange

Black

Gray

Mic In

–

–

–

Mic In

–

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou

– –

Mic In

Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Rear Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. External SATA ports . These ports connect to external Serial ATA hard disk drives. To configure 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.

The external SATA ports support external Serial ATA

3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

• 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 configuration using one of these connectors, set the Marvell SATA/PATA Controller item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode].

See section 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration 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 configured.

14. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 .


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.



2.7.2 Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided floppy 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 floppy disk drive.

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

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PIN 1

P5E WS Professional Floppy disk drive connector

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)

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 configure your device.

PRI_IDE

NOTE: Orient the red markings ribbon cable to PIN 1.

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PIN 1

P5E WS Professional IDE connector

Single device

Two devices

Drive jumper setting

Mode of device(s)

Cable-Select or Master -

Cable-Select

Master

Master

Slave

Master

Slave Slave

Cable connector

Black

Black

Gray

Black or gray

• 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.


3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors [blue] (7-pin SATA1-6)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disk drives.

SATA1 SATA2

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SATA2

SATA3

SATA1

SATA4

P5E WS PRO SATA3 SATA4

P5B SATA Connectors

P5E WS Professional

SATA connectors

SATA6 SATA5

•

•

• 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 Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details.

Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.2 Intel RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

Connector

SATA 1/2

SATA 3/4

SATA 5/6

Color

Blue

Blue

Blue

Setting

Master

Slave

Master

Use

Boot disk

Boot/Data disk

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 conflict with huge graphics cards.


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4. Marvell ® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin

EXT_SATA1-2)

These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. To configure 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.

EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1

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P5E WS Professional EXT_SATA connectors

• Please install the Marvell details.

® Controller driver before using the black Serial

ATA RAID connectors (EXT_SATA1-2). Refer to 5.2.4 Make Disk menu for

• If you intend to create a RAID configuration using one of the Marvell ® Serial

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.

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.


5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)

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 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

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USB1112

USB+5V USB_P12- USB_P12+ GND NC

USB910


USB78



USB 2.0 connectors

USB+5V USB_P9- USB_P9+ USB+5V USB_P7- USB_P7+

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) first, 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.

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P5E WS PRO


IEEE 1394a connector

IE1394_1

PIN 1

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) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.


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7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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CD

P5E WS Professional Internal audio connector

To activate ASUS Music Alarm:

• Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive to the 4-pin CD-IN connector labeled CD on the motherboard.

• Connect speaker or a headphone to the Line-Out (lime-colored) port on the front or rear panel for audio output. You may also connect speakers or a headphone to the output jack on the optical drive.

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.

COM1

PIN 1

P5E WS PRO

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P5E WS Professional COM port connector


9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

CPU_FAN PWR_FAN

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CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1

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P5E WS Professional 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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CHASSIS

(Default)

P5E WS Professional Chassis intrusion connector


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11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

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.

AAFP

HD Audio-compliant pin definition

Legacy AC 97 audio pin definition

P5E WS PRO

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P5E WS Professional Analog front panel connector

• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition 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 Configuration 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 certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

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P5E WS PRO

TPM

P5E WS Professional TPM connector


13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

EATX12V

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+3 Volts

+12 Volts

+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

P5E WS Professional ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground

Ground

PSON#

Ground

-12 Volts

+3 Volts

• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin / 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring 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 Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration:

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)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED SPEAKER

Ground Ground

PANEL

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IDE_LED RESET

PWRSW

* Requires an ATX power supply.

P5E WS Professional System panel connector

• 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 flashes 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.


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 Q-

Connector.

Step1.

Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-

Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition.

Step2.

Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the

System panel connctor.

Step3.

Front panel functions are enabled.



This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Chapter summary

3

3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2


3.1 Starting up for the first 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

One short beep

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

Description

VGA detected

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 “4.6 Power Menu” in

Chapter 4 for details.

3Chapter 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 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 ......................................................................... 4-23

4.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-29

4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-33

4.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-37

4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-40


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 floppy disk or USB flash disk.)

3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.)

4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk,

USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or

USB flash 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 file

Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

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.


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 main window appears.

® desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update

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2. Select Update BIOS from the

Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next .

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next .

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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 file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows main window appears.

® desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update

2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next .

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open .

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>.

Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy 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 field, then click Start .

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.

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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 floppy 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 file for the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

(1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy 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: WINBOND W25P/X16

Current ROM

BOARD: P5E WS Pro

VER: 0123

DATE: 08/27/07

Update ROM

BOARD:

VER:

Unknown

Unknown

DATE: Unknown

PATH:

A:

A:\

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 file is found. Then press <Enter>.

4. When the correct BIOS file 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 flash disk or a floppy 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 file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file 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 file using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least

1024KB free space to save the file.

• 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 floppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filename Extension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy 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 flash ..... done

Write to file...... ok

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.


Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5EWP.ROM

4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.




WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... 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.




WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... done

Verifying flash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>


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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash 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 file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted

BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

Floppy found!

Reading file “P5EWP.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

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4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk

To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.


3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

• Only the USB flash 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!


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, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration 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 reconfigure 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 first 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 file for this motherboard.


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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A

Language

[10:55:25]

[Mon 08/13/2007]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

[English]

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

SATA 1

SATA 2

SATA 3

SATA 4

SATA 5

SATA 6

[WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.

SATA Coniguration

System Information

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.

Sub-menu items Navigation keys

4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

For changing the basic system configuration

For changing the system performance settings

For changing the advanced system settings

For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration

For changing the system boot configuration

For configuring special system functions

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.


4.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

System Time

System Date


SATA 1

SATA 2

SATA 3

SATA 4

IDE Configuration


[06:22:54]

[Fri 03/09/2007]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system

Time.

The other items (Advanced, Power,

Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Main menu items

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 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, 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 configuration 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 fit 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.

Pop-up window

Scroll bar


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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.



System Time

System Date


Language

[10:55:25]

[Wed 08/22/2007]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

[English]

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or

[SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

SATA 1

SATA 2

SATA 3

SATA 4

SATA 5

SATA 6

[WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.

SATA Coniguration


Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field


F1 General Help



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 floppy drive installed.

Configuration 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. Configuration options: [Chinese BIG5] [Chinese (GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English]


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 : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0

Size : 80.0GB

LBA Mode : Supported

Block Mode : 16 Sectors

PIO Mode : 4

Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2

Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5

SMART Monitoring: Supported

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Type

LBA/Large Mode

Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

PIO Mode

DMA Mode

SMART Monitoring

32Bit Data Transfer

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help



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-configurable. These items show

Not Detected 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 specifically configuring a

CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

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. Configuration 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.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]


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PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode.

Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]

[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]

[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.6 SATA Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to configure the item.

SATA Configuration

SATA Configuraton

Configure SATA as

[Enhanced]

[IDE]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Options

Disabled

Compatiable

Enhanced

SATA Configuration [Enhanced]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

Configure SATA as [IDE]

Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the

Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [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 configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID].


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].

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

4.3.7 AHCI Configuration

This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. It appears only when you set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI].

AHCI Settings

AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15]

AHCI Port1 [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

SMART Monitoring

[Auto]

[Enabled]

Select the type of devices connected to the system.


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SATA Port1 [Auto]

Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed]

SMART Monitoring [Enabled]

Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology.

Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.8 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.


Main

ASUS BIOS

Version : 0123

Build Date : 08/27/07

Processor

Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz

Speed : 3000MHz

Count : 2

System Memory

Available : 1024MB

Select Screen

Select Item

F1 General Help



ASUS BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.


4.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for the system performance.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items.

Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

Ai Tweaker

Configure System Performance Settings

Ai Overclock Tuner

CPU Ratio Control

[Auto]

[Auto]

FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]

DRAM Frequency

DRAM Command Rate

DRAM Timing Control

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]

Clock Twister

Transaction Booster

CPU Spread Spectrum

PCIE Spread Spectrum

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted.

Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.

4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select one of the preset overclocking configuration options:

Manual

Auto

N.O.S.

X.M.P.

Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Loads the optimal settings for the system.

The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.

If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory

Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance.

The following sub-item only appears when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [N.O.S].

N.O.S. Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitve] [Heavy Load]

Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%]

This sub-item appears only when you set N.O.S. Mode to either [Standard],

[Sensitive], or [Heavy Load]. Allows you to set the maximum overclock percentage for the selected N.O.S. mode.

Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%]

[Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]


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The configuration 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.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2]

4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual].

Ratio CMOS Setting [9]

This sub-item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Control item to

[Manual]. Allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB

Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. 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]

The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to

[Manual].

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 1333

FSB 1066

FSB 800

CPU External Frequency

333 MHz

266 MHz

200 MHz


The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to

[Manual], [N.O.S.] and [X.M.P.].

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 150.

4.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.

Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-835MHz]

[DDR2-1002MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] [DDR2-1111MHz] [DDR2-1333MHz]

The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency settings.

Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

4.4.5 DRAM Command Rate [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]

4.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

• The following sub-items on the next page apprear only when you set the

DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual].

• The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard.

CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks]

Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks]

[6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks]

RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks]

Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks]

[18 DRAM Clocks]

RAS# Precharge [ 5 DRAM Clocks]


[18 DRAM Clocks]

RAS# Active Time [15 DRAM Clocks]


[34 DRAM Clocks]


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RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks]

Row Refresh Cycle Time [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [20 DRAM Clocks] [25 DRAM Clocks]

[30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM Clocks] [42 DRAM Clocks]

Write Recovery Time [Auto]


Write to Read Delay [Auto]


Read to Precharge Time [Auto]


4.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]


4.4.8 Clock Twister [Auto]

Set this item to [Light] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] to enhance

DRAM performance.

Configuration options: [Moderate] [Light] [Strong]

4.4.9 Transaction Booster [Auto]


Relax Level [1]

This sub-item appears only when you set the Transaction Booster item to

[Disabled]. Set this item to a higher level to get better compatibility. Use the

<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 4.

Boost Level [1]

This sub-item appears only when you set the Transaction Booster item to

[Enabled]. Set this item to a higher level to get better performance. Use the

<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1 to 8.

The following seven items on the next page appear only when you set the Ai

Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. Use the

<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key.


CPU Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 1.10000V to

1.70000V with a 0.00625V interval.

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.

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.30V with a 0.02V interval.

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from

1.20V to 1.80V with a 0.02V interval.

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 3.00V with a

0.02V interval.

North Bridge 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 North Bridge Voltage 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 North Bridge 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~1.56V 1.58V~1.62V 1.64V~2.10V 2.12V~2.30V

FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.26V 1.28V~1.32V 1.34V~1.66V 1.68V ~1.80V

DRAM Voltage

North Bridge Voltage

1.80V~1.86V 1.88V~1.92V 1.94V~2.50V 2.52V~3.00V

1.25V~1.29V 1.31V~1.35V 1.37V~1.75V 1.75V~1.90V


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South Bridge Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.05V to 1.15V with a 0.10V interval.

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.

The following three items on the next page appear only when you set the Ai

Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [N.O.S.], and [X.M.P.].

CPU Voltage Damper [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper.


CPU Voltage Reference [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x]

North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x]

4.4.10 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU clock spread spectrum.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

4.4.11 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum.



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 field values can cause the system to malfunction.



Configure CPU.

CPU Configuration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Configuration

PCIPnP

USB Configuration

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field


F1 General Help



4.5.1 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Advanced


Configure advanced CPU settings Options

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

Auto

Manual

CPU Ratio Control

C1E Support

CPU TM Function

Vanderpool Technology

Execute Disable Bit

Max CPUID Value Limit

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Enabled]

Select Screen

Select Item


F1 General Help




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CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to

[Manual].

Ratio CMOS Setting: [9]

Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB

Frequency. Use <+> and <-> to adjust the value.

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.


CPU TM Function [Enabled]


Vanderpool Technology [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 flag to always return to zero

(0). Configuration 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.


The following item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio Control to [Auto]

Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]


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 Configuration

Configure North Bridge features.

North Bridge Configuration


Advanced

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

PEG Port Control

PEG Port Force x1

[Auto]

[Disabled]

ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory.

DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory.

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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]

PEG Port Control [Auto]


PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set to [Auto] .



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4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration


Advanced

Onboard Device Configuraiton


Front Panel Type

[Enabled]

[HD Audio]

Marvell SATA/PATA Controller [Legacy Mode]

Marvell Boot ROM

PCIE GigaBit LAN1

LAN Boot ROM

PCIE GigaBit LAN2

LAN Boot ROM

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

VIA VT6308S Fireware 1394 [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Enable or Disable


Controller

Select Screen

Select Item


F1 General Help



High Definition Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio.


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 highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.

Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

Marvell SATA/PATA Controller [Legacy Mode]

Set this item to RAID Mode to create a RAID set using the EXT_SATA1-2 connectors and the external SATA ports.

Configuration options: [Legacy Mode] [RAID Mode] [Disabled]

Marvell Boot ROM [Enabled]

This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Legacy Mode] or

[RAID Mode].


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]


LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you enable the previous item.


PCIE GigaBit LAN2 [Enabled]


LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you enable the previous item.


VIA VT6308S Firewire 1394 [Enabled]


Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows the BIOS to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

4.5.4 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 field 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]

NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.

YES: lets the operating system configure 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 configures all the devices in the system. When set to

[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]


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4.5.5 USB Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.


Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Devices Enabled:

1 Mouse

Options

Disabled

Enhanced

USB Functions

USB 2.0 Controller

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off

Port 64/60 Emulation

Legacy USB Support

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

Select Screen

+-

F1 General Help



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]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.


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. Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration 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. Configuration 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]


4.6 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced

Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.



Suspend Mode [Auto]

Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]

ACPI 2.0 Support

ACPI APIC Support

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

APM Configuration

Hardware Monitor

Select the ACPI state used for System

Suspend.

Select Screen

Select Item


F1 General Help



4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.

Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]

Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.


4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

(ACPI) 2.0 specifications.


4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

(ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.



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4.6.5 APM Configuration


Power

APM Configuration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

Power On By PCI/PCIX Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

<Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss.

Select Screen

Select Item


F1 General Help



Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to

Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date / RTC Alarm Hour / RTC Alarm

Minute / RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set values.


Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.


The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

Power On By PCI/PCIX Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.


Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.



Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

4.6.6 Hardware Monitor


Power

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature

MB Temperature

[47ºC/116.5ºF]

[32ºC/89.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed

Chassis Fan 1 Speed

Chassis Fan 2 Speed

Power Fan Speed

VCORE Voltage

3.3V Voltage

5V Voltage

12V Voltage

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control

CPU Q-Fan Control

Chassis Q-Fan Profile

[4500RPM]

[N/A]

[N/A]

[ 1.288V]

[ 3.296V]

[ 5.094V]

[11.616V]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

CPU Temperature

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

F1 General Help


ESC Exit

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A].

Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A].

VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item.


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CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller.


The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.

CPU Fan Profile [Optimal]

Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the chassis Q-Fan controller.


The Chassis Fan Ratio and Chassis Target Temperature items appear when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature.

Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto]

Allows you to select the fan speed ratio so that the fans operate at a low CPU temperature. Setting a very low ratio may cause a dramatical fan speed drop and trigger a hardware monitor warning message.

Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]

Chassis Target Temperature [37ºC]

The CPU fan speed will be adjusted to maintain the CPU temperature as low as the selected temperature.

Configuration options: [28ºC] [31ºC] [34ºC] [37ºC] [40ºC] [43ºC] [46ºC]


4.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.



Boot Device Priority

Specifies the Boot

Device Priority sequence.

Boot Settings Configuration

Security

A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:

) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

F1 General Help



4.7.1 Boot Device Priority


Boot

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

[Hard Drive]

[ATAPI CD-ROM]

Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices.

A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

Select Screen

Select Item

+ Change Option

F1 General Help



1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.

The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM]

[Disabled]


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4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration


Boot

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Bootup Num-Lock

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Force BIOS]

[On]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

Select Screen

Select Item


F1 General Help



Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],

BIOS performs all the POST items.


Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.


Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2 ™ feature.

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.



4.7.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.


Boot

Security Settings <Enter> to change password.

<Enter> again to disabled password.

Supervisor Password

User Password

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

:Not Installed

:Not Installed

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Change

F1 General Help




Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor

Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real

Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.


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Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password

User Password

:Installed

:Installed


User Access Level


Clear User Password

Password Check

[Full Access]

[Setup]

<Enter> to change password.

<Enter> again to disabled password.

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Change

F1 General Help



User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.

Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.


Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing

Setup and booting the system.

Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]


4.8 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.


Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS O.C. Profile

Ai Net 2

Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS.

This utility doesn't support :

1.NTFS format

Select Screen

Select Item

+ Change Field


F1 General Help



4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] or [Cancel], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-5, section 4.1.3 for details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06

FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16

Current ROM


VER: 0123

DATE: 08/27/07

Update ROM

BOARD:

VER:

Unknown

Unknown

DATE: Unknown

PATH:

A:

A:\

Note




4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.


Tools

O.C. PROFILE Configuration

Save to Profile 1

O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed

O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed


Load from Profile 1


Load from Profile 2

Start O.C. Profile

Select Screen

Select Item


F1 General Help



Save to Profle 1/2

Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file.

Load from Profile 1/2

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press

<Enter> to load the file.

Start O.C. Profile

Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run the utility.

ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.06

Current CMOS


VER: 0123

DATE: 08/27/07

PATH: A:\

A:

Restore CMOS

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

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Note



• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure!


4.8.3 Ai Net 2

This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cables connected to the LAN (RJ-45) ports.


Tools

Pair Status Length Marvell Check LAN cable during POST.

1-2 N/A Marvell Controller 0

3-6 N/A

4-5 N/A

7-8 N/A

1-2 N/A Marvell Controller 1

3-6 N/A

4-5 N/A

7-8 N/A

Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

Select Screen

+-

F1 General Help



Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point (length) where the faults or shorts are detected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]


4.9 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the

BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

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Select Screen

Select Item



F1 General Help



Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to save changes and exit.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System

Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select

YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.


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

5

support

Chapter summary

5

5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1

5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1


5.4 RAID configurations .................................................................. 5-28

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 5-39


5.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

• Make sure that you install Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

5.2 Support DVD information

The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

5.2.1 Running the support DVD

Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to display support

DVD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support

DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.


5.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

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ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers

Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard.

Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel ® chipset Inf update program.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek ® ALC 888 audio driver and application.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.

Chapter 5: Software support

5.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

Click to display the next page

Click to return to the previous page

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS AI Suite

Installs the ASUS AI Suite.


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ASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.

Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0

Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX ® multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website

(www.microsoft.com) for updates.

9.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the

WinDVD Copy5 Trial

Installs the InterVideo DVD Copy5 trial version.

InterVideo MediaOne Gallery

Installs the media library and all-in-one software.

Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE

Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software.

CyberLink PowerBackup

Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your data easily.

Corel Snapfire Plus SE

Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE.

Anti-Virus Utility

The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data.


5.2.4 Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel ®

Marvell ® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk.

ICH9R RAID driver disk/

Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 32bit/64bit Driver

Allows you to create an Intel ® ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.

Make Marvell 61xx PATA/eSATA Driver

Allows you to create a Marvell ® 61xx PATA/eSATA driver disk.


5.2.5 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.

Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the

Adobe file.

® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual

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5.2.6 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.


5.2.7 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.

Browse this DVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.


Technical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

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5.3 Software information

Most of the applications in the Support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information.

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™

The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS

MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details.

• Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility .

• Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings

Configuration .

• You can create your own boot logo image in GIF or BMP file formats.

• The file size should be smaller than 150 K.

To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.1 ASUS Update utility” for details.

2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next .

3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next .

4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next .

5. When prompted, locate the new

BIOS file, then click Next . The ASUS

MyLogo window appears.

6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo.


7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it.

8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box.

9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.

10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.


5.3.2 Audio configurations

The Realtek ® ALC888 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-

Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC888 also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.

Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek ® Audio Driver from the support

DVD that came with the motherboard package.

If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD

Audio Manager icon on the taskbar.

From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Configuration options

Control settings window

Exit button

Minimize button

Information button


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Information

Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.

Minimize

Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window.

Exit

Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Configuration options

Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your audio settings.

Sound Effect

The Realtek ® ALC888 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure.

To set the sound effect options:

1. From the Realtek HD Audio

Manager, click the Sound Effect tab.

2. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings.

3. Click to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit.


Mixer

The Mixer option allows you to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume.

To set the mixer options:


Manager, click the Mixer tab.

2. Turn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume.

The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels by default. Make sure to set all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input.

3. Make adjustments to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume,

Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels.

4. Click to effect the Mixer settings and exit.

Audio I/O

The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings.

To set the Audio I/O options:


Manager, click the Audio I/O tab.

2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration.

3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options.

4. Click <OK> to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit


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Microphone

The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly.

To set the Microphone options:


Manager, click the Microphone tab.

2. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording.

3. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording.

4. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit.

3D Audio Demo

The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature.

To start the 3D Audio Demo:


Manager, click the 3D Audio

Demo tab.

2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings.

3. Click to test your settings.

4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit.


5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II

PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC

Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.

Installing PC Probe II

To install PC Probe II on your computer:

1. Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support

DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe

file to start installation.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II .

3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching PC Probe II

You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the

Windows ® desktop.

To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows

> ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx

. The PC Probe II main window appears.

® desktop, click Start > All Programs

After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application.

®

Using PC Probe II

Main window

The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle.

Click to close the

Preference panel


Button Function

Opens the Configuration window

Opens the Report window

Opens the Desktop Management Interface window

Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window

Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window

Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window

Shows/Hides the Preference section

Minimizes the application

Closes the application

Sensor alert

When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.

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When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the

Monitor panels section for details.

Preference

You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate.


Hardware monitor panels

The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.

The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the

Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.

Small display

Large display

Changing the monitor panels position

To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished.

Moving the monitor panels

All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move or reposition the panel independently.

Adjusting the sensor threshold value

You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window.

You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel.

Click to increase value

Click to decrease value


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Monitoring sensor alert

The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.

Small display

Large display

WMI browser

Click to display the

WMI (Windows Management

Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information.

You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser.

DMI browser

Click to display the DMI

(Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information.

Click the plus sign (+) before DMI

Information to display the available information.


PCI browser

Click to display the PCI

(Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign

(+) before the PCI Information item to display available information.

Usage

The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser.

Hard disk drive space usage

The Hard Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel.

The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used

(blue) and the available HDD space.

Memory usage

The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available


CPU usage

The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper-Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the two logical processors.

Configuring PC Probe II

Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.

The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/

Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale.

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Loads the default threshold values for each sensor

Applies your changes

Cancels or ignores your changes

Loads your saved configuration

Saves your configuration


5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite

ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and

Q-Fan 2 utilities easily.

Installing AI Suite

To install AI Suite on your computer:

1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite .

3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching AI Suite

You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows ® desktop.

To launch the AI Suite from the Windows ® desktop, click Start > All Programs >

ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx

. The AI Suite main window appears.

After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows ®

Click this icon to close or restore the application.

taskbar.

Using AI Suite

Click the AI N.O.S., AI Gear 2, AI Nap, AI Booster, or Q-Fan 2 icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to normal state.

Press to restore to normal

Press to launch AI Gear 2

Press to launch AI Booster


Press to launch AI Nap

Press to launch AI N.O.S.

Press to launch Q-Fan 2

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Other feature buttons

Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window.

Displays the CPU/ system temperature,

CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed

Displays the FSB/CPU frequency

Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.


5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2

ASUS AI Gear 2 provides four system performance options that allows you to select the best performance setting for your computing needs. This easy-to-use utility adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch AI Gear 2 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and then click the

AI Gear 2 button on the AI Suite main window.

Shift the gear to the performance setting that you like.

Maximum

Performance

Medium

Performance


High

Performance

Maximum

Power Saving

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5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap

This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a quieter system operation.

After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

Click Yes on the confirmation screen.

To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation screen.

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To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button . Unclick the the item to switch the function back.


5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S.

This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.

After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI

N.O.S. button on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button

Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual .

Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration.

ASUS P5E WS Professional select an N.O.S. mode

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5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2

This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efficient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows ® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan

2 button on the AI Suite mAIn window.

Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Select CPU Q-Fan or

CHASSIS Q-Fan . Click the Enabled box to activate this function.

Enable Q-Fan 2 box drop-down list button

Profile list appears after clicking the Enabled box. Click the drop-down list button and select a profile. Optimal mode makes the fans adjust speed with the temperature; Silent mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation;

Performance mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect.

click to display the dropdown list and select a

Q-Fan 2 mode

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Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup.


5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster

The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in

WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.

After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows ® OS taskbar and click the AI

Booster button on the AI Suite main window.

The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/

Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.


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5.4 RAID configurations

The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure

Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets.

• The Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA

RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six

• independent Serial ATA channels.

Marvell ®

Marvell ®

88SE6145 RAID. Enabled by Marvell ® 88SE6145 controller,

RAID extends the advantages of software RAID beyond internal hard disk drives to external disks or external, port-multiplier enabled enclosures

5.4.1 RAID definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 configuration include better

HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID

5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.

RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10* configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

Intel ® Matrix Storage.

The Intel ® Matrix Storage technology supported by the

ICH9R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to improve both system performance and data safety. You can also combine two

RAID sets to get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives.

If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “5.5

Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.


5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks

The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect the SATA signal cables.

3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

5.4.3 Intel

®

RAID configurations

This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel ® Matrix

Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH9R

Southbridge chip.

Setting the RAID item in BIOS

You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). To do this:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the Main menu, select SATA Configuration , then press <Enter>.

3. Select the item Configure SATA as , then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

4. Select RAID from the Configure SATA as item options, then press <Enter>.

5. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup.

See Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.


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Intel

®

Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility

The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

To enter the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility:

1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives.


3. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5

Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

RAID Volumes:

None defined.

Physical Disks:

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk

1 XXXXXXXXXXX

2 XXXXXXXXXXX

3 XXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXX

XX.XXGB

XX.XXGB

XX.XXGB

Non-RAID Disk

Non-RAID Disk

Non-RAID Disk

[ ↑↓ ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options.

The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen.


Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)

To create a RAID 0 set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

<Enter>. This screen appears.



[ CREATE ARRAY MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Volume0

RAID0(Stripe)

Select Disks

128KB

0.0 GB

Create Volume


Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters.

[ ↑↓ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select

2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>.

3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 0(Stripe), then press <Enter>.

4. When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. This pop-up screen appears.

[ SELECT DISKS ]

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk




Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume.

[ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.


6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.

The default stripe size is 128 KB.

TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.

8. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning message appears.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu.


Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)







Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Volume1

RAID1(Mirror)

Select Disks

N/A

XX.X GB

Create Volume





3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1(Mirror), then press <Enter>.

4. When the Capacity item is highlighted, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.




6. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu.


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Creating a RAID 10 set







Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Volume10

RAID10(RAID0+1)

Select Disks

128KB

XXX.X GB

Create Volume





3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 10, then press <Enter>.

4. When the Stripe Size item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 10 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 64

KB.


5. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press <Enter> when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.


Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)







Name:

RAID Level:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Volume5

RAID5(Parity)

Select Disks

64KB

0.0 GB

Create Volume





3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press <Enter>.

4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears.

[ SELECT DISKS ]






Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume.



5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press

<Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection.

6. When the Stripe Size item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 5 array, then press <Enter>.

The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 64 KB.


7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press <Enter> when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.




9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu.


Deleting a RAID set

Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press

<Enter> to display this screen.



[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

Name

Volume0

Level

RAIDX(xxxxx)

Drives

X

Capacity Status

XXX.XGB Normal

Bootable

Yes

[ HELP ]

Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks.

WARNING: EXISTING DATA WITHIN THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE.

[ ↑↓ ]-Select [<ESC>]-Previous Menu [<Del>]-Delete Volume

2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>. This window appears.

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N):

3. Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu.


Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a

RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

To reset a RAID set hard disk drive:

1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press

<Enter> to display this screen.

[ RESET RAID DATA ]

Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures from the selected RAID disks. By removing these structures, the drive will revert back to a non-RAID disk.

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.


0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Member Disk

1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Member Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.


2. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the RAID set drive you want to reset, then press <Space> to select.

3. Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive. A confirmation message appears.

4. Press <Y> to reset the drive or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.


5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For

Windows ® Vista operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver.

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS

To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS:

1. Boot your computer.

2. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.

3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.

4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.

5. Save changes and exit BIOS.

6. Press any key when the system prompts “Press any key to boot from the optical drive.”

7. When the menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.

8. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press <Enter>.

9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows

®

To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® environment:

1. Start Windows ® .

2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.

3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then select the RAID driver disk you wish to create:

• Click Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 32bit Driver to create an Intel ®

ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.

• Click Make Intel ICH9R AHCI/RAID 64bit Driver to create an Intel ®

ICH9R RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system.

4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port.

5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.


To install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP:

1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.

2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.

3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

To install the RAID driver in Windows ® Vista:

1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port.

2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R.

3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.


This chapter tells how to install ATI ®

CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of

ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology.

ATI ®

6

technology support

Chapter summary

6

6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ....................................... 6-2



6.1 Overview

The motherboard supports the ATI procedures in this section.

® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation

6.1.1 Requirements

• CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master)

• CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave)

• CrossFire™-ready motherboard

• Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See 13. ATX Power connectors on page 2-35 for details.

• Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon ® X850 Crossfire™ Edition

User’s Guide from the support CD for detailed hardware requirements and installation procedures.

• The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems:

- Windows

Pack 2 (SP2)

- Windows

®

®

XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service

XP Professional 64-bit Edition.

• Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI ® CrossFire™

Technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI website (www.ati.com)

• The maximum resolution of Radeon™ X850 CrossFire™ Edition is 1600 x

1200 at 65 MHz when you use DVI output.

6.1.2 Before you begin

Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system

To uninstall other graphics card drivers:

1. Close all current applications.

2. Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs .

3. Select your current graphics card driver/s.

4. Select Add/Remove .

5. Restart your system.


6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards

Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI ® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card.

To install the graphics cards:

1. Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one

CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card.

Slave graphics card Master graphics card

2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16_1 slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

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3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16_2 slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.


5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card.

6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card.

7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor.

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6.3 Software information

6.3.1 Installing the device drivers

Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers.

The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems:

• Windows ® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service

Pack 2 (SP2)

• Windows ® XP Professional 64-bit Edition.

• Windows ® Vista 32/64 bit Edition. (Will be ready later. Visit the ATI website (www.ati.com)

1. Turn on your system and log in with administrator rights.

2. Windows ® auto-detects the

CrossFire™ graphics cards and displays the Found New

Hardware Wizard window. Click

Cancel .

3. Place the CrossFire™ installation

CD in your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu.

4. Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears.

5. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes .


6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next .

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• Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver.

• Select Custom to individually choose desired software components.

Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process.

Windows automatically configures the ATI Catalyst Control Center.

The status windows indicates the progress of the installation.

7. The Setup Complete window appears, indicating that the driver files have been copied to your computer.

Click Yes to restart your computer now or No to restart later

8. Click Finish .


6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center

The Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you installed. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation.

Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center

There are several ways to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center:

• On the Windows ® task bar, click Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center >

Catalyst™ Control Center

• Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut.

• On the Windows icon.

® task bar, doubleclick the Catalyst™ Control Center


The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box

View

The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views:

Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners

Advance - allows advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software

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Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function.


To enable CrossFire™:

1. Set the view to Advance .

2. Click the Crossfire™ item in Graphics Settings.

3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable

CrossFire™ .

4. Click OK to effect the setting.

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Hotkeys

Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the

Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly.


Profiles

Click the Profiles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Profiles

Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications.

Preferences

Click the Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon.


Help

Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information.



The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

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A.1 Intel ® EM64T ..................................................................................A-1

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ........................A-1

A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3


A.1 Intel

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EM64T

• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® on 32-bit operating systems.

LGA775 processors running

• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

• Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.

• Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows ® 64-bit OS.

Using the Intel

®

EM64T feature

To use the Intel ® EM64T feature:

1. Install an Intel ® CPU that supports the Intel

2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows

XP Professional x64 Edition).

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® EM64T.

Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows ®

3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD.

4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.

Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

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Technology (EIST)

• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details.

• Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.

A.2.1 System requirements

Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:

• Intel ® processor with EIST support

• BIOS file with EIST support

• Operating system with EIST support (Windows ®

Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)

Vista, Windows ® XP SP2/

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A.2.2 Using the EIST

To use the EIST feature:

1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.

2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>.

3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>.

4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu.

6. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen

Saver tab.

7. Click the Power button on the

Monitor power section to open the

Power Options Properties window.

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8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or

Always On.

9. Click Apply, then click OK.

10. Close the Display Properties window.

After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low.

The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system.

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A.3 Intel

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Hyper-Threading Technology

• The motherboard supports Intel ®

Hyper-Threading Technology.

Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® Vista/XP and

Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-

Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the

BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

• Installing Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system.

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:

1. Install an Intel ® Pentium ®

The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-

-Threading Technology.

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2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled].

3. Restart the computer.

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