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P5E Motherboard
P5E Motherboard
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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E 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 AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E 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 AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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 Audio card layout 2-3 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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...are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
...are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply...
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...and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire.... • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the...
...and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire.... • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the...
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...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P5E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™... up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 1066MHz. Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to 2 PATA devices Marvell 88E8056® PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 SupremeFX II Audio Card -
...channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P5E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™... up to 8 GB system memory * The chipset officially supports the memory frequency up to DDR2 1066MHz. Refer to www.asus.com or this motherboard natively supports up to 2 PATA devices Marvell 88E8056® PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 SupremeFX II Audio Card -
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E 1- Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal...
... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E 1- Before you for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal...
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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 available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of creating environment-friendly and... is the latest chipset designed to PCIe 1.0 devices. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. This enhances system performance while...
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 available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of creating environment-friendly and... is the latest chipset designed to PCIe 1.0 devices. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package and Intel's next-generation 45nm multi-core processors. This enhances system performance while...
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...Dual-channel DDR2 800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- ASUS P5E 1- See pages 2-26 and 2-30... for details. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of the latest 3D graphics, ...
...Dual-channel DDR2 800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that provides even more precise overclocking options to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the CPU and memory- ASUS P5E 1- See pages 2-26 and 2-30... for details. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of the latest 3D graphics, ...
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.... The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the gamers of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient.... SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to emphasize human voices in games to spot enemies in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5E 1- See page 2-13 for details. Pure Copper Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to ...
.... The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the gamers of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient.... SupremeFX II also provides a special tool to emphasize human voices in games to spot enemies in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5E 1- See page 2-13 for details. Pure Copper Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to ...
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... file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 2-35 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to 70% of...
... file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 2-35 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See pages 4-4 and 4-34 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to 70% of...
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...Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to see the ...CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5E 1- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you configure your system easier and faster. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you can easily see which drivers are...
...Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to see the ...CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5E 1- When using ASUS PC Probe II, you configure your system easier and faster. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you can easily see which drivers are...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information 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. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Aduio card Installation 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Switch 2-22 2.7 Aduio card Installation 2-23 2.8 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E
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... in any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft‑off or the power cord is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. SB_PWR ® P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E 2-
... in any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft‑off or the power cord is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. SB_PWR ® P5E WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E 2-
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... Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as ...indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Failure to unplug the power cord before installing ...
... Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as ...indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Failure to unplug the power cord before installing ...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT LGA775 ADI 3228 E1394 EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (....5cm (12.0in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 ICS Intel® X38 88E8056 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power P5E PCIEX1_3 ASAP PCIEX16_2 JMB368 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS ADH CHASSIS USB910 USB78 HD_LED SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
2.2.3 Motherboard layout PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT LGA775 ADI 3228 E1394 EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (....5cm (12.0in) USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 ICS Intel® X38 88E8056 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCI1 ® PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power P5E PCIEX1_3 ASAP PCIEX16_2 JMB368 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS ADH CHASSIS USB910 USB78 HD_LED SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR PANEL Refer to 2.8 Connectors...
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... sure that the PnP cap 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 a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium... is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
... sure that the PnP cap 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 a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium... is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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... the CPU socket on your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5E P5E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow...
... the CPU socket on your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5E P5E CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow...
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...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...