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Asus P5E Deluxe - Ai Lifestyle Series Motherboard User Manual

Asus P5E Deluxe - Ai Lifestyle Series Motherboard
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Motherboard
P5E Deluxe

Table of Contents

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Asus P5E Deluxe - Ai Lifestyle Series Motherboard Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
SocketLGA 775
ChipsetIntel X38
Memory Slots4
Maximum Memory8 GB
Memory TypeDDR2
SATA RAID0, 1, 5, 10
Audio8-Channel
LAN ChipsetMarvell 88E8056
IEEE 1394a2
S/PDIF OutYes
Audio Ports6
Dimensions (W x L)30.5 cm x 24.4 cm
Power Pin24-pin
PCI Express x41
Memory Speed800/1066 MHz
Expansion Slots2 x PCI, 2 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCIe x16
Storage Interface6 x SATA 3Gb/s
USB Ports12
Max. LAN Speed1 Gbps
PS/21 x PS/2 keyboard, 1 x PS/2 mouse

Summary

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Introduction to the ASUS P5E Deluxe motherboard and its features.

1.2 Package contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package for user verification.

1.3 Special features

Highlights the key features and technologies supported by the motherboard.

1.3.1 Product highlights

Details the main product highlights and unique selling points of the motherboard.

1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features

Explains the ASUS AI Lifestyle features for enhanced user experience.

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

Describes the exclusive overclocking features for performance tuning.

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed

Important precautions to take before installing motherboard components.

2.2 Motherboard overview

Provides a general overview of the motherboard layout and key components.

2.2.3 Motherboard layout

Illustrates the physical layout of the motherboard and component placement.

2.2.5 Layout contents

Lists the contents of various motherboard slots and onboard switches.

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information and instructions for installing and managing the CPU.

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide on how to correctly install the CPU into the socket.

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

Instructions for attaching the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

2.4 System memory

Details on system memory, including installation and configuration.

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Procedure for installing a memory module (DIMM) into the motherboard socket.

2.5 Expansion slots

Information about different expansion slots and installing cards.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

Steps for physically installing an expansion card into a slot.

2.8 Connectors

Descriptions of the motherboard's rear panel and internal connectors.

2.8.1 Rear panel connectors

Details and illustrations of the ports located on the motherboard's rear panel.

2.8.2 Internal connectors

Details and illustrations of the internal connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time

Guide for the initial power-on procedure and system startup checks.

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Information on utilities for managing and updating the system BIOS.

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

How to use the ASUS Update utility to manage, save, and update the BIOS.

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

Guide to updating the BIOS using the built-in EZ Flash 2 utility.

4.2 BIOS setup program

Explanation of how to access and use the BIOS Setup utility.

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Overview of the BIOS Setup utility's main menu screen and navigation.

4.2.2 Menu bar

Details the main menu items available at the top of the BIOS screen.

4.2.3 Navigation keys

Explanation of the keys used for navigating within the BIOS Setup utility.

4.3 Main menu

Overview of basic system information displayed in the BIOS Main menu.

4.3.5 SATA 1-6

Configuration options for Serial ATA devices connected to the motherboard.

4.3.6 SATA Configuration

Settings for configuring SATA devices, including AHCI and IDE modes.

4.4 Ai Tweaker menu

Options for configuring overclocking-related settings for performance tuning.

4.4.1 Configure System Performance Settings

Details on settings for CPU overclocking and system performance tuning.

4.5 Advanced menu

Settings for CPU, chipset, and other system devices.

4.5.1 CPU Configuration

Information and settings related to the CPU and its features.

4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration

Options to enable or disable various onboard devices like audio and LAN.

4.6 Power menu

Settings for Advanced Power Management (APM) features.

4.6.5 APM Configuration

Configuration options for power management features like AC power loss.

4.7 Boot menu

Settings for configuring system boot options and device priority.

4.7.1 Boot Device Priority

Specifies the sequence of devices for system boot priority.

4.7.3 Security

Settings for system security, including supervisor and user passwords.

4.8 Tools menu

Access to special function utilities like BIOS update and O.C. Profile.

4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Utility for easily updating the BIOS without needing a bootable diskette.

4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile

Allows users to store and load multiple BIOS settings for overclocking.

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system

Guidance on installing compatible operating systems on the motherboard.

5.2 Support DVD information

Details on the contents of the support DVD, including drivers and applications.

5.2.2 Drivers menu

Lists available device drivers for installation from the support DVD.

5.2.3 Utilities menu

Lists software applications and utilities available on the support DVD.

5.3 Software information

Detailed information on specific software applications included on the support DVD.

5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)

Information on the SoundMAX audio utility for high-quality audio experience.

5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II

Utility for monitoring computer vital components like fan speed and temperature.

5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite

Allows launching utilities like AI Gear, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2.

5.4 RAID configurations

Explanation of RAID levels and how to configure them.

5.4.1 RAID definitions

Defines different RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10) and their characteristics.

5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations

Steps to configure RAID sets using Intel Matrix Storage Manager in BIOS.

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

Instructions for creating a RAID driver disk for OS installation.

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS

Steps to create a RAID driver disk using BIOS setup.

5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®

Steps to create a RAID driver disk from within the Windows operating system.

Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support

6.1 Overview

Introduction to ATI CrossFire technology and its support on the motherboard.

6.1.1 Requirements

Lists the hardware and system requirements for ATI CrossFire setup.

6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards

Step-by-step guide for installing master and slave graphics cards.

6.3 Software information

Information on installing software related to ATI CrossFire technology.

6.3.1 Installing the device drivers

Instructions for installing the necessary device drivers for graphics cards.

6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center

Guide on how to use the Catalyst Control Center for display settings.

Appendix: CPU features

A.1 Intel® EM64T

Information about the Intel EM64T feature and its compatibility.

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

Details on Intel SpeedStep Technology for power management and performance.

A.2.1 System requirements

Lists the system requirements for using the Intel SpeedStep Technology.

A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Explanation of Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and its usage.

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