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Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notices ... vii Safety information ... viii About this guide ... ix P5W DH Deluxe specifications summary ... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2...
Page 4 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 ... 4-9 BIOS setup program ... 4-10 4.2.1...
Page 5 4.6.4 Security ... 4-41 Tools menu ... 4-43 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm ... 4-43 4.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 4-45 Exit menu ... 4-46 Chapter 5: Software support Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support CD information ... 5-1 5.2.1...
Page 6 JMicron 5.4.4 Silicon Image 5.4.5 Cross-RAID Configuration: Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) with ASUS EZ-Backup and Intel ICH7R Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-64 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ... 5-64 5.5.2...
Page 7: Notices
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.
Page 8: Safety Information
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.
Page 9: About This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide
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.
Page 11: P5W Dh Deluxe Specifications Summary
Memory Pipeline Technology) ® ® ASUS Hyper Path3 Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Supports ATI CrossFire™...
Page 12 (1) Serial ATA port fr om Silicon Image RAID controller Marvell 88E8053 dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both ® featuring AI NET2 Wireless LAN: 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g (ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™) Realtek ALC882M 8-channel CODEC ® Supports Multi-Streaming, Jack-Sensing and Jack-Retasking Technology...
Page 13 AI Quiet Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for single/dual graphics cards) Precision Tweaker: - vDIMM: 12-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V...
Page 14 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX12 V power connector System panel connector ASUS EZ Backup RAID selection mode jumper 8 Mb Flash ROM,AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE & RPL WOL by PME,WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant...
Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 17: Welcome
Thank you for buying an ASUS 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.
Page 18: Special Features
Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest Intel package. With 1066/ 800 MHz FSB, Hyper-Threading Technology support, and core-speeds of up to 3.8 �Hz and beyond, Intel the fastest desktop processors to date. See page 2-7 for details. Intel Core™2 Duo/ Intel ®...
Page 19 This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-24 for details. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Xpress 200 CrossFire™ features the ATI ® Pentium 4 CPUs with the Intel ®...
Page 20 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the Realtek ALC882M High Definition Audio 8-channel audio CODEC. ® This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, ® 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.
Page 21 RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. • ASUS EZ-Backup. Enabled by Silicon Image’s SiI4723 controller, ASUS EZ-Backup provides ready-to-go hardware RAID for plug-and play RAID 1 and easy-to-configure RAID 0 sets of two hard disk drives •...
Page 22: Asus Ai Life Features
See page 4-35 for details. ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.
Page 23: Peg Link Mode
100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages 4-22 and 5-12 for details. 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system stable by preventing high power stress to the CPU and power supply module. The...
Page 24: Asus Mylogo 2
See page 4-13 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. See pages 4-40 and 5-10 for details.
Page 25: Digital Home Features
Media Control Zone: Controls the media application. ASUS MP3-In™ A convenient interface between computers and MP3 players, the ASUS MP3-In™ features enables MP3 players to connect to PC speakers even when the PC power is off, which means that users can enjoy the sound quality from PC speakers without additional stereo equipment cost.
Page 26 RAID 1 (default) or RAID 0 without requiring any BIOS setup or any other configuration. ASUS EZ Backup is ideal for anyone who wants to secure data on the hard drive but does not want the hassle of complicated software configuration.
Page 27: 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 jumpers and connectors on Hardware the motherboard. information...
Page 28 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-7 System memory ... 2-14 Expansion slots ... 2-22 Jumpers ... 2-26 Connectors ... 2-28 ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 29: Before You Proceed
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5W DH DELUXE Onboard LED ASUS P5W DH Deluxe SB_PWR Standby...
Page 30: Motherboard Overview
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.
Page 31: Asus Stack Cool 2
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.
Page 32: Motherboard Layout
2.2.4 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 ESATA_1394 LAN2_USB12 LAN1_USB34 AUDIO SATA_RAID1 PWR_FAN2 JMicron JMB363 USB78_WFG PCIEX1_1 88E8053 88E8053 PCIEX1_2 MP3IN SPDIF_OUT 882M AAFP TSB43AB22A PRI_EIDE IE1394_1 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 ® Intel PWR_FAN1 MCH 975X PCIEX16_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power...
Page 33: Layout Contents
DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode selection (RAID_SEL) Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green) Serial port IEEE 1394a port LAN1 (RJ-45) port...
Page 34 ® SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black],) JMicron ® (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red]) ASUS EZ-Backup Serial ATA connectors (7-pin EZ_RAID1 [orange], EZ_RAID2 [orange]) MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN) Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) USB connector (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
Page 35: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
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.
Page 36: Installing The Cpu
Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5W DH DELUXE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
Page 37 Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Load plate Alignment key CPU notch Gold triangle mark Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with the ®...
Page 38: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink ® ® and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel fan.
Page 39 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ® P5W DH DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
Page 40: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
Page 41 (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Narrow end of the groove 2-...
Page 42: System Memory
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • For dual-channel memory configuration, install the DIMMs in slots DIMM_B1 and DIMM_A1 (orange slots);...
Page 43 Windows memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search.
Page 44 Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 with lower latency Qualified Vendors List. 2- Chip Side(s) Part No.
Page 45 Kingmax E5108AE-6E-E 512MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E 1024MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E 512MB A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E 512MB TwinMOS E5108AE-GE-E 512MB GEIL Heat-Sink Package ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Chip Side(s) Part No. brand – K•R667D2N5/512 – K•R667D2N5/1G – K•R667D2E5/512 – K•R667D2N5/256 – M378T3253FZ0-CE6 – M378T6453FZ0-CE6 –...
Page 46 Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 with lower latency Qualified Vendors List. 2-...
Page 47 1024 MB CENTURY E5108AB-5C-E 1024 MB CENTURY E5108AB-5C-E 256 MB elixir N2TU51216AF-37B 512 MB elixir N2TU51280AF-37B 256 MB Aeneon AET960UD00-37C88X ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Chip Side(s) Part No. brand – KVR533D2N4/256 – KVR533D2N4/512 – KVR533D2N4/1G – M378T6553BG0-CD5 – M378T3253FG0-CD5 –...
Page 48 Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 with lower latency Qualified Vendors List. 2-20 Model Side(s) Part No.
Page 49: Installing A 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. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch 2-2...
Page 50: Expansion Slots
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.
Page 51: Interrupt Assignments
PCIE x1 shared PCIE x1 USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB 2.0 controller Serial ATA HD Audio ASUS P5W DH Deluxe – – – – – – – – – – –...
Page 52: Pci Slots
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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI 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...
Page 53 Install two ATI graphics cards from the same GPU family that support CrossFire™ mode. The speed of the primary PCIe x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) changes to x8 mode after you install any device in the secondary PCIe x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe PCIEX16_2 (black) slot Speed Card type...
Page 54: Clear Rtc Ram
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5W DH DELUXE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
Page 55 ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode selection (RAID_SEL) This jumper allows you to select the ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode. Keeping the default setting RAID 1 allows you to build a RAID 1 set without any jumper or BIOS setting. Install the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager utility from the...
Page 56: Connectors
Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. IEEE 1394a port. The 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
Page 57 The external SATA port supports 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. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 4-channel 6-channel Line In Line In Front Speaker Out...
Page 58 16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. The following items are only for the optional Wireless LAN module. 17. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR). For more information, refer to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™...
Page 59: Internal Connectors
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5W DH DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector JMicron IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [black]) ®...
Page 60 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. P5W DH DELUXE IDE connector • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector.
Page 61 ICH7R RAID controller. You may create a RAID 10 set ® through a cross-RAID configuration with the onboard Intel controller and ASUS EZ-Backup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. • These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors.
Page 62 • To build RAID 1, we recommend that you install the hard disk drives on the ASUS EZ-Backup connectors (EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2) to enjoy the instant setup; otherwise, you may also install on the ICH7R connectors. • You may install an extra hard disk drive on.the JMicron Serial ATA...
Page 63 MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red]) This connector is for the MP3-In module that allows you to connect your MP3 player to the speakers of the computer. For more information, refer to the MP3-In Module Quick Installation Guide or the ASUS FrontLinker™ user guide. ®...
Page 64 This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. P5W DH DELUXE Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail the motherboard high-definition audio capability.
Page 65 These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5W DH DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Only USB34 on the rear panel can support S5 wake-up by keyboard/mouse function.
Page 66 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. P5W DH DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector 13. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 2A (24W max.) at +12V.
Page 67 • If you install a fan on the side of the chassis, plug the fan cable to CHA_FAN1. • If you install a fan in front of the chassis, plug the fan cable to CHA_FAN2. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 2-...
Page 68 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. P5W DH DELUXE ATX power connectors Important notes on motherboard power requirements •...
Page 69 Extreme Edition 965 DDR2 800 ATI 1900XTX*2 CD-ROM PCI-E Wi-Fi AP Solo™ DH Remote Required +12V +12V-V2 current >12A Required wattage ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Max. Power (W) Heavy Normal Prescott 672 1G*4 1G*2 NVIDIA 6800GTX*1 IDE*2 IDE*1 SATA*5 SATA*3...
Page 70 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5W DH DELUXE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-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.
Page 71 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q- Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.
Page 72: Installing The Optional Fan
Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly.
Page 73: Chapter 3: Powering Up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
Page 74 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 75: Starting Up For The First Time
Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Error Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected...
Page 76: Turning Off The Computer
Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.
Page 77: Chapter 4: Bios Setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
Page 78 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-10 Main menu ... 4-13 Advanced menu ... 4-18 Power menu ... 4-32 Boot menu ... 4-38 Tools menu ... 4-43 Exit menu ... 4-46 ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 79: Managing And Updating Your Bios
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 • Save the current BIOS file •...
Page 80 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
Page 81 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
Page 82: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 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 ®...
Page 83: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility
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>...
Page 84: Afudos Utility
Main file name 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:\>...
Page 85: Updating The Bios File
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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.
Page 86 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5WDH.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ...
Page 87: Recovering Bios From Support Cd
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 CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
Page 88: Bios Setup Program
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. 4-10...
Page 89: Bios Menu Screen
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. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Configuration fields [06:22:54] [Fri 05/04/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in]...
Page 90: Menu Items
[1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave [Not Detected]...
Page 91: Main Menu
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Deutsch] [Japanese] [Chinese (GB)] [Chinese BIG5] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [06:22:54] [Fri 05/04/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] [ST320413A]...
Page 92: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave
4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected 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. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor...
Page 93: Ide Configuration
If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [Standard IDE]. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [Standard IDE] [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA]...
Page 94 For details on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI] The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and sub-menu items appear only when the Configure SATA As item is set to [Standard IDE]. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS).
Page 95: System Information
: 3800 MHz Count System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe -...
Page 96: Advanced Menu
Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. AI NOS - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks.
Page 97 Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [Turbo] may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe CPU External Frequency 2 MHz 200 MHz...
Page 98 PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by default. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] ~ [150] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU frequency. Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto] The following items also appear when the AI Overclocking item is set to [AI NOS].
Page 99 Sensitivity [Sensitive] Allows you to choose the sensitivity of the AI NOS sensor. Setting this item to [Sensitive] will trigger AI NOS with less CPU loading. Configuration options: [Normal] [Sensitive] [Less-Sensitive] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2-667] [Overclock 10%]...
Page 100: Lan Cable Status
Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Allows you to set the maximum overclock percentage for the selected NOS Mode. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting.
Page 101: Usb Configuration
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [FullSpeed ] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [8 USB Ports] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed]...
Page 102: Cpu Configuration
4.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz Frequency : 3800 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB...
Page 103 The following item appears only when you installed an Intel that supports Hyper Threading Technology. Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Pentium ® ® Technology (EIST).
Page 104: Chipset
4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM ECC Mode Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold Boot Graphic Adapter Priority PEG Buffer Length Link Latency...
Page 105 DRAM modules that support ECC function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable, disable, or set the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Disables or sets the DRAM Thermal Throttling feature. Set to [Auto] for system stability.
Page 106: Onboard Devices Configuration
4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_1 Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_2 LAN Option ROM JMicron SATA/PATA Controller JMicron Controller Mode JMicron SATA/RAID BOOTROM Serial Port1 Address HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC.
Page 107 [Enabled]. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [Disabled] may cause adverse effects. We strongly -2...
Page 108: Pci Pnp
4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Page 109: Dh Feature Page
Allows you to enable or disable RAID mode change for the EZ-Backup feature. For detailed information about building an EZ-Backup RAID set, see section “5.4.4 Silicon Image RAID configuration.” Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [Disabled] Options Enabled...
Page 110: Power Menu
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
Page 111: Apm Configuration
Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] RTC Alarm Minute To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [On/Off] [Power Off] [Disabled]...
Page 112 RTC Alarm Second To set the alarm second, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] 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.
Page 113: Hardware Monitor
5V Voltage 12V Voltage AI Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS AI Quiet feature. ASUS AI Quiet optimizes system performance by automatically adjusting the CPU fan speed according to the system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]...
Page 114 N/A. Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the chassis fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] •...
Page 115 N/A. Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable power fan speed monitoring. PWR Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the power fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PWR Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the power Q-Fan.
Page 116: Boot Menu
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 Settings Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...
Page 117: Hard Disk Drives
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [HDD: XXXXXXXX Drive] [HDD: XXXXXXXX Drive]...
Page 118 Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Page 119: Security
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe <Enter> to change password.
Page 120: Change User Password
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Page 121: Tools Menu
4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm Asus Music Alarm Option ASUS Music Alarm Detect CD Starting Track ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Onboard IDE Operate Mode should be set to [Compatible] Mode to enable Music Alarm for Intel chipset. Press ENTER to run...
Page 122 ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding items become user-configurable when you enable the ASUS Music Alarm. Alarm Day: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/ Saturday [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for a particular day.
Page 123: Asus Ez Flash 2
ASUS Music Alarm only supports audio CDs. 4.7.2 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.
Page 124: Exit Menu
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 Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>...
Page 125: Chapter 5: Software Support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
Page 126 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support CD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-10 RAID configurations ... 5-29 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-64 ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 127: Installing An Operating System
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
Page 128: Drivers Menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel Chipset INF Update Program.
Page 129: Utilities Menu
ASUS DH Remote Installs the utility for the ASUS DH Remote, a handy remote controller that lets you operate key PC functions from a distance. Power on, adjust fan speed according to CPU loading for low noise and high power savings, and even control the media player with the one touch convenience.
Page 130 This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a ®...
Page 131 Click to view the previous screen. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 132: Make Disk Menu
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make RAID/Serial ATA driver disks for Intel ICH7R and JMicron software RAID. Intel ICH7R 32 bit RAID Driver Disk Intel ICH7R 64 bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel ICH7R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.
Page 133: Manual Menu
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates). 5.2.6 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. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 134: Other Information
5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the contents of the support CD in graphical format.
Page 135: Technical Support Form
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 CD in text format. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 136: Software Information
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 The ASUS MyLogo 2 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 MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support CD.
Page 137 Ratio box. 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.
Page 138: Ai Net2
5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy.
Page 139: Audio Configurations
Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Information button Tool button ASUS P5W DH Deluxe proprietary UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) technology for ® Audio Driver from the support ® Dolby feature ®...
Page 140: Configuration Options
Information Click the information button ( to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Tools Click the tool button ( ) to display tools for supported Dolby applications. ® Dolby feature launch buttons ®...
Page 141 Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels. Click to effect the Mixer settings and exit. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe ) if you do not want voice input. 5-5...
Page 142 Bass Management setting Click this tab to manage your bass settings. To set the bass management options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Bass Management setting tab. Click <M> to display the distance in meters, or <FT> to display the distance in feet.
Page 143 Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. Click to test your settings. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 5-...
Page 144 Designed for Dolby Dolby Master Studio combines advanced audio technologies to bring you the ® highest-quality in audio entertainment. Enjoy true home theatre experience with the following advanced sound technologies: Dolby Prologic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, and Dolby Digital Live. Dolby Headphone: Allows you to wear any pair of headphones and listen to music ®...
Page 145 ® Click the Dolby Digital Live button. You can now convert your computer’s audio content to Dolby Digital streams. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Digital streams. Using the CODEC and the Sony/ ® The AC-3 encoder converts the sound into Dolby Digital streams.
Page 146: Asus Pc Probe Ii
® To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
Page 147 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 5-2...
Page 148 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.
Page 149 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. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Small display ® 5-2...
Page 150 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.
Page 151 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Cancels or Loads your saved ignores your configuration changes Saves your...
Page 152: Asus Music Alarm
This motherboard is equipped with an audio alarm clock called ASUS Music Alarm. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up called with your favorite CD music when the system is off. The onboard audio CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM).
Page 153 Click the Utilities tab and choose ASUS Music Alarm to install the utility. Insert an audio CD into the optical drive. Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Start > ASUS > ASUS Music Alarm. The main window appears.
Page 154: Adjusting The Volume
CD, the ASUS Music Alarm is automatically disabled/turned off. • While the music alarm is playing, the optical drive front panel functions are automatically disabled. • The ASUS Music Alarm works only when the system is off. 5-2 ) next to Options Chapter 5: Software support...
Page 155: Raid Configurations
RAID configurations The motherboard comes with four Serial ATA RAID solutions: • ASUS EZ-Backup. Enabled by Silicon Image’s SiI4723 controller, ASUS EZ-Backup provides ready-to-go hardware RAID for plug-and play RAID 1 and easy-to-configure RAID 0 sets of two hard disk drives •...
Page 156: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks
Intel Matrix Storage. The Intel ® ICH7R 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.
Page 157 The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 2.
Page 158: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)
Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
Page 159 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 5-...
Page 160 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
Page 161 RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next ASUS P5W DH Deluxe CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume5 RAID5(Parity) Disks: Select Disks 64KB...
Page 162 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. 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>.
Page 163: Deleting A Raid Set
Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe DELETE VOLUME MENU Drives Capacity XXX.XGB...
Page 164 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: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press <Enter>...
Page 165 Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive. A confirmation window appears. Press <Y> to reset the drive; otherwise, press <N> to return to the utility main menu. Follow steps 2 to 4 to select and reset other RAID set drives. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe RESET RAID DATA Serial # Size XXXXXXXX XX.0GB...
Page 166: Jmicron ® Raid Configuration
5.4.3 JMicron The JMicron Serial ATA controller allows you to configure RAID 0 and RAID 1 sets ® on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives. Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items: Two HDDs, preferably with the same model and capacity. A write-enabled floppy disk Microsoft Windows...
Page 167: Creating A Raid Set
TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item Creating a RAID set In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80...
Page 168 When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create. [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation When the Disks item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to highlight an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set, then press the space bar to confirm selection.
Page 169 Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created. [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name RAID Level RDD0: JRAID ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [Hard Disk Drive List] Model Name HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 Capacity...
Page 170 Deleting a RAID set In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. A selected set shows a set.
Page 171 A selected HDD shows a A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDD. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive...
Page 172 Repairing a Mirror conflict A Mirror conflict occurs when one or both disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration are unplugged from the system, then plugged in again. Since both disks contain exactly the same data, the system will be unable to determine which of the two is the source drive.
Page 173 <Enter> to save the current RAID configuration and exit the JMB363 RAID BOS utility. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N> to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 5-...
Page 174: Silicon Image ® Raid Configuration
ASUS EZ-Backup Serial ATA hard disk drives. About ASUS EZ-Backup ASUS EZ-Backup is an ASUS exclusive feature that allows you to build a RAID set easily. Without any configuration or BIOS setting required, you can create a RAID 1 set by simply plugging in two Serial ATA hard disks to the onboard EZ_RAID connectors.
Page 175 Building a RAID 1 set for the first time The ASUS EZ-Backup advantage is that you can build a RAID 1 set without any jumper or BIOS setting. When creating a RAID 1 set for the first time, you can follow these simple steps.
Page 176 • For best results, use Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives listed in the EZ-Backup compatibility list. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for details. • The total RAID disk volume size should be less than 2.1 Terabytes (TB).
Page 177 EZ Backup RAID Mode will change. Press F1 to continue. Install the operating system. Install the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager utility from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Changing RAID modes To change from one RAID mode to another, follow steps 1, 4, and 5 of the previous section, “Creating a Big/Fast RAID set for the first time.”...
Page 178 Using the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager After rebooting the computer and entering Windows shortcut for the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager utility on your desktop or taskbar. Launching the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager To launch the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager, double-click on the taskbar. You may also go to Start > Programs > EzBackup > EzBackupManager.
Page 179 Serial number. Displays the serial number of the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager. Drive status and information. Displays the current status and serial number of each drive member of the RAID set. Below is a list of possible drive states: 1. Normal 2.
Page 180: Edit Menu
Edit menu The File menu allows you to configure pop-ups, view event logs, and view/update the current firmware. Configure pop-ups. Click this button to open a window that allows you to enable or disable pop-up display, and specify the number of seconds for the pop-ups to remain on screen.
Page 181 To partition volumes: Boot your computer and enter the Windows Right-click My Computer on your desktop. Select Manage from the pop-up window. Under Storage, select Disk Management. The Windows opens. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe operating system. ® Disk Manager ® 5-55...
Page 182 Select the disk you want to partition. The disk number on Windows Disk Manager may not be the same as the disk number shown on the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager. Make sure you select the correct disk by checking the total disk capacity information.
Page 183 The Partition Wizard opens. Click Next to start the partition process. Select the type of partition you want to create. Click Next. Specify your desired partition size. The default partition size is the entire volume. Click Next. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 5-5...
Page 184 Assign a drive letter or drive path to the partition. Click Next. 10. Name and format the partition. Click Next. 11. The New Partition Wizard displays the file system settings. Make sure the settings are correct. Click Finish to create the partition;...
Page 185 Rebuilding a hard disk drive ASUS EZ-Backup will rebuild a RAID 1 set after a failed hard disk drive is replaced with a functioning HDD, or the mirror becomes unsynchronized when a working hard disk drive is removed, then returned.
Page 186 When done, click Refresh to update the information. If rebuilding is successful, the status displays Normal and the box color changes to green. 5-0 Chapter 5: Software support...
Page 187: Cross-Raid Configuration: Creating A Raid 10 Set
5.4.5 Cross-RAID Configuration: Creating a RAID 10 set with ASUS EZ-Backup and Intel ICH7R A RAID 10 set requires four HDDs. The onboard RAID controller on the Intel ICH7R Southbridge, however, controlls only three Serial ATA connectors. To build a RAID 10 set, you need to cross-configure Intel controls the EZ_RAID connectors for the EZ-Backup feature.
Page 188 Creating a RAID 10 set using the Intel To create a RAID 10 set: Turn on the system. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>.
Page 189 When you create a RAID 10 set through a cross configuration, you cannot use the EZ-Backup Manager utility to view the status of hard disks installed on the EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2 connectors. Intel hard disk drive information on the ASUS EZ-Backup connectors. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe MAIN MENU 1.
Page 190: Creating A Raid Driver Disk
RAID set. You do not need to create a RAID driver disk if you will create a Safe, Big, or Fast RAID set through the ASUS EZ-Backup. 5.5.1...
Page 191 Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select Intel(R) 82801GH/GM SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7R/DH) and JMicron JMB363. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 5-5...
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Page 193: Chapter 6: Ati Crossfire™ Technology Support
This chapter tells how to install ATI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. CrossFire™ ® technology support...
Page 194 Chapter summary Overview ... 6-1 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ... 6-2 Software information ... 6-5 ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 195: Overview
CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS P5W DH Deluxe motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See “. Power connectors”...
Page 196: Installing Crossfire™ Graphics Cards
Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before ins talling a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. ® To install the graphics cards: Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Insert the CrossFire™...
Page 197 Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 198 Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...
Page 199: Software Information
CD in your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service ® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. ®...
Page 200 Select the components that you want to install, then click Next. • 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.
Page 201: Using The Catalyst™ Control Center
Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > ® Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows task bar, double- ® click the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 202 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 Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...
Page 203 CrossFire™. Click OK to effect the setting. 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. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe...
Page 204 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.
Page 205 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. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe 6-11...
Page 206 6-12 Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...
Page 207: Appendix: Cpu Features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
Page 208 Chapter summary Intel EM64T ...A-1 ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ® ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Technology (EIST) ...A-1 ®...
Page 209: Intel ® Em64T
32-bit operating systems. • 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.
Page 210 A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 4-25 for details. Press <F10>...
Page 211: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology
Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. See page 4-25 for details. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ® ®...
Page 212 Appendix: CPU features...

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