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    • Chapter 2 : Hardware Information: Hardware Information
      • Before You Proceed
      • Motherboard Overview
        • Placement Direction
        • Screw Holes
        • ASUS Stack Cool 2
        • Motherboard Layout
        • Layout Contents
      • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
        • Installing the CPU
        • Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
        • Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan
      • System Memory
        • Overview
        • Memory Configurations
        • Installing a DIMM
        • Removing a DIMM
      • Expansion Slots
        • Installing an Expansion Card
        • Configuring an Expansion Card
        • Interrupt Assignments
        • PCI Slots
        • PCI Express X1 Slot
        • Two PCI Express X16 Slots
        • Universal PCI-E Slot (Max. X2 Mode)
      • Jumper
        • Clear RTC RAM
      • Connectors
        • Rear Panel Connectors
        • Internal Connectors
        • Atx Power Connectors

    • Chapter 3 : Powering Up: Powering Up: Powering up
      • Starting up for the First Time
      • Turning off the Computer
        • Using the os Shut down Function
        • Using the Dual Function Power Switch

    • Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
      • Managing and Updating Your BIOS
        • Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk
        • AFUDOS Utility
        • ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2 Utility
        • ASUS EZ Flash Utility
        • ASUS Update Utility
      • BIOS Setup Program
        • BIOS Menu Screen
        • Menu Bar
        • Navigation Keys
        • Menu Items
        • Sub-Menu Items
        • Configuration Fields
        • Pop-Up Window
        • Scroll Bar
        • General Help
      • Main Menu
        • System Time
        • System Date
        • Legacy Diskette a
        • Language
        • Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave
        • IDE Configuration
        • System Information
      • Advanced Menu
        • Jumperfree Configuration
        • LAN Cable Status
        • USB Configuration
        • CPU Configuration
        • Chipset
        • Onboard Devices Configuration
        • PCI Pnp
      • Power Menu
        • Suspend Mode
        • Repost Video on S3 Resume
        • ACPI 2.0 Support
        • ACPI APIC Support
        • APM Configuration
        • Hardware Monitor
      • Boot Menu
        • Boot Device Priority
        • Boot Settings Configuration
        • Security
      • Exit Menu

    • Chapter 5 : Software Support: Software Support: Software Support
      • Installing an Operating System
      • Support CD Information
        • Running the Support CD
        • Drivers Menu
        • Utilities Menu
        • Make Disk Menu
        • Manual Menu
        • Contact Information
        • Other Information
      • Software Information
        • ASUS Mylogo2
        • Ai Net2
        • Using the Virtual Cable Tester
        • Audio Configurations
      • RAID Configurations
        • Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
        • Intel RAID Configurations
      • Creating a RAID Driver Disk

    • Chapter 6 : ATI Crossfire™ Technology Support: ATI Crossfire™ Technology Support: ATI Crossfire™ Technology Support: ATI Crossfire™ Technology Support: ATI Crossfire™ Technology Support
      • Overview
        • Requirements
        • Before You Begin
      • Installing Crossfire™ Graphics Cards
        • Graphics Cards
      • Software Information
        • Installing the Device Drivers
        • Using the Catalyst™ Control Center

    • Appendix: CPU Features
      • A.1 Intel ® EM64T
      • Enhanced Intel Speedstep
        • Technology (EIST
        • System Requirements
          • A.2 Enhanced Intel Speedstep ® Technology (EIST)
          • A.2.1 System Requirements
        • Using the EIST
      • Intel ® EM64T
      • Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

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  • Page 1 P5WD2-E Premium...
  • 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 P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary ........xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 5.2.6 Contact information ..........5-5 5.2.7 Other information ........... 5-6 Software information ............5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ............ 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 ..............5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ......5-10 5.3.3 Audio configurations ..........5-11 RAID configurations ............5-18 5.4.1...
  • Page 6 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 A.2.1 System requirements ..........A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST ............A-2 Intel ®...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 10 Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide 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. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 11: P5Wd2-E Premium Specifications Summary

    P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary C P U C P U C P U LGA775 socket for Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Celeron processor C P U C P U Compatible with Intel ® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A processors Supports Intel ®...
  • Page 12 100 MHz up to 450 MHz at 1 MHz increment - PCI Express x16 Frequency from 90 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU tuner) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI Express frequencies ASUS Ai Booster utility ASUS C.P.R.
  • Page 13 P5WD2-E Premium specifications summary R e a r p a n e l R e a r p a n e l R e a r p a n e l 1 x Parallel port R e a r p a n e l...
  • Page 14 x i v x i v x i v x i v x i v...
  • Page 15 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 16: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    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 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 19 Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Intel Intel Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT) The Intel ® MPT increases system-level and standard operating performance by optimizing memory access between CPU and system memory.
  • Page 20 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio 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).
  • Page 21 USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

  • Page 22: Asus Ai Life Features

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 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: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS EZ Plug™ ASUS EZ Plug™ This patented ASUS technology is a 4-pin auxiliary +12V connector that is designed to maintain the voltage integrity of your system. This plug guarantees adequate supply of power to the motherboard and other installed peripherals.
  • Page 24 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See pages 4-37 to 4-38 for details.
  • Page 25 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-40 and 5-8 for details. CPU Lock Free...
  • Page 26 1 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 1 - 1 0 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 1 0...
  • Page 27 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and Hardware connectors on 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 ..............2-19 Jumper ................2-23 Connectors ................. 2-26 A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 29: Before You Proceed

    SB_PWR Standby Powered P5WD2-E PREMIUM LED Power A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • 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

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 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 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN EATX12V SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 LGA775 LAN1_USB12 USBPW12 LAN2_USB34 USBPW34 USBPW78 AUDIO CHA_FAN1 ® Intel Glenwood-DG PWR_FAN USB78_WFG 975X PCIEX1_1 ®...

  • Page 33: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e S l o t s S l o t s P a g e...
  • Page 34 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e...

  • Page 35: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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. •...

  • Page 36: Installing The Cpu

    To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5WD2-E PREMIUM 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. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 37 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). L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e...

  • Page 38: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 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.
  • Page 39 CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN ® P5WD2-E PREMIUM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 40: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 41 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e...

  • Page 42: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5WD2-E PREMIUM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l...
  • Page 43 N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s N o t e s o n m e m o r y l i m i t a t i o n s...
  • Page 44 E2508AB-GE-E M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z • 256MB A-DATA E2508AB-GE-E M2OEL6F3G3160A1D0Z • • Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 with lower latency Qualified Vendors List. DDR2-533 DDR2-533 DDR2-533 DDR2-533 DDR2-533 D D R 2 D D R 2 D D R 2...
  • Page 45 • • • Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 with lower latency Qualified Vendors List. A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 46: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 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.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n...

  • Page 49: Pci Slots

    2.5.5 2.5.5 PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 PCI slots PCI slots 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.

  • Page 50: Universal Pci-E Slot (Max. X2 Mode)

    • We recommend that you install a graphics card on the primary (blue) PCI Express slot and install other PCI Express devices on the Universal PCI-E slot. • In CrossFire™ mode, each PCI Express x16 slot works at x8 bandwidth. •...

  • Page 51: Jumper

    Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5WD2-E PREMIUM Clear RTC RAM 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.
  • Page 52 ® (Default) USBPW56 +5VSB (Default) P5WD2-E PREMIUM USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.
  • Page 53 ® (Default) P5WD2-E PREMIUM Keyboard Power Setting A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 54: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 55 9 . 9 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) .

  • Page 56: Internal Connectors

    ® PIN 1 P5WD2-E PREMIUM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2 . 2 . M a r v e l l I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ E I D E [ r e d ] )
  • Page 57 (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5WD2-E PREMIUM IDE Connector A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...
  • Page 58 SATA1 SATA2 P5WD2-E PREMIUM SATA Connectors I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A...
  • Page 59 S A T A _ R A I D 3 [ r e d ] , S A T A _ R A I D 4 [ b l a c k ] ) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables that supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID1 ® P5WD2-E PREMIUM SATA RAID Connectors • The SATA_RAID4 connector and external SATA port can not be used simultaneously. •...
  • Page 60 MICPWR PORT1 L MIC2 AGND AC ‘97 audio pin definition P5WD2-E PREMIUM 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. • By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect...
  • Page 61 ® USB78_WFG USB56 P5WD2-E PREMIUM USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors.
  • Page 62 ® CHASSIS (Default) P5WD2-E PREMIUM Chassis Intrusion Connector 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 63 PWR_FAN ® CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN2 P5WD2-E PREMIUM Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment.

  • Page 64: Atx Power Connectors

    PIN 1 ® COM1 P5WD2-E PREMIUM COM Port Connector 1 4 . 1 4 . ATX power connectors ATX power connectors 1 4 .
  • Page 65 • You may use a 4-pin ATX12V 2x4-pin EATX12V ATX12V power plug for this connector. • Make sure to remove the cap on the connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. R e m o v e t h e c a p R e m o v e t h e c a p R e m o v e t h e c a p R e m o v e t h e c a p...
  • Page 66 M a x . P o w e r ( W ) M a x . P o w e r ( W ) M a x . P o w e r ( W ) ASUS A-40GA Delta GPS-400AA-100 A...
  • Page 67 IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply. P5WD2-E PREMIUM System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D ) •...
  • Page 68 2 - 4 0 2 - 4 0 2 - 4 0 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n 2 - 4 0...
  • Page 69 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 70 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 71: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 72: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 73: 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 74 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Power menu ................ 4-33 Boot menu ................4-39 Exit menu ................4-44 A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 75: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy 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 4.1.1...

  • Page 76: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. S t a r t S t a r t R u n R u n...
  • Page 77 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 78 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5WD2EP.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 ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 79: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 80 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 6...

  • Page 81: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash 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 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 82: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility 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 •...
  • Page 83 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t...
  • Page 84 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a...

  • Page 85: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 86: Bios Menu Screen

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] 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 87: Menu Items

    M a i n M a i n M a i n Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] shows the Main menu items. to configure Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave...

  • Page 88: Main Menu

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] 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 89: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 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.

  • Page 90: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 91 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 O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e and sub-menu items appear only...

  • Page 92: System Information

    ALPE and ASP [Disabled] ALPE and ASP [Disabled] ALPE and ASP [Disabled] ALPE and ASP [Disabled] ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Agressive Link Power Management (ALPE) and Aggressive Slumber/Partial (ASP) management features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The A L P E a n d A S P A L P E a n d A S P A L P E a n d A S P...

  • Page 93: Advanced Menu

    A I N O S A I N O S A I N O S A I N O S - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature A I N O S intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 94 The following item appears only when you set the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g item to [Manual].
  • Page 95 PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] 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] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]...
  • Page 96 MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the chipset voltage of the memory controller hub (MCH). Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.55V] [1.60V] [1.65V] Setting a high MCH chipset voltage may damage the chipset! ICH Chipset Voltage [Auto] ICH Chipset Voltage [Auto]...

  • Page 97: Lan Cable Status

    Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] Target Frequency [Overclock 3%] 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.

  • Page 98: Usb Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration 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. Enables USB host USB Configuration controllers.

  • Page 99: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Device Configuration...
  • Page 100 VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item.
  • Page 101 Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel ®...

  • Page 102: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset 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 [Enabled] DRAM ECC Mode [Auto] Hyper Path 3...
  • Page 103 Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto]...

  • Page 104: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHG Super IO Chipset Enable or disable High Definition Audio HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Controller. Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]...
  • Page 105 LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the O n b o a r d O n b o a r d onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the O n b o a r d O n b o a r d O n b o a r d P C I E G b E L A N _ 2...

  • Page 106: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP 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 107: Power Menu

    IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 108: Acpi Apic Support

    4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 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).
  • Page 109 P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m The succeeding items appear when the P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m item is set to Enabled.
  • Page 110 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

  • Page 111: Hardware Monitor

    AI Quiet [Disabled] AI Quiet [Disabled] AI Quiet [Disabled] 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 112 Chassis Q-Fan1 Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan1 Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan1 Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan1 Control [Disabled] 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 113: 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. Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration A virtual floppy disk Security drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when...

  • Page 114: Boot Settings Configuration

    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 MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 115: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security...
  • Page 116 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...
  • Page 117 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 118: 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 119 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults 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.
  • Page 120 4 - 4 6 4 - 4 6 4 - 4 6 C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p 4 - 4 6 4 - 4 6...
  • Page 121 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 122 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-8 RAID configurations ............5-18 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-30 A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 123: 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 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 5.2.1...

  • Page 124: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Intel Chipset Inf Update Program...

  • Page 125: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update 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 network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-8 for details.

  • Page 126: Make Disk Menu

    ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat ® Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX...

  • Page 127: Manual Menu

    Click the C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

  • Page 128: Other Information

    5.2.7 5.2.7 Other information Other information 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Other information Other information 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 Motherboard Info Motherboard Info...
  • Page 129 Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.

  • Page 130: Software Information

    ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ 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...
  • Page 131 R a t i o R a t i o 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 132: Ai Net2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 133: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC882M 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.
  • Page 134 Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. T o o l s T o o l s T o o l s T o o l s T o o l s Click the tool button (...
  • Page 135 Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882M 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: From the Realtek HD Audio S o u n d S o u n d Manager, click the S o u n d...
  • Page 136 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 B a s s B a s s B a s s B a s s B a s s M a n a g e m e n t s e t t i n g M a n a g e m e n t s e t t i n g...
  • Page 137 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: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the M i c r o p h o n e M i c r o p h o n e tab.
  • Page 138 Designed for Dolby Designed for Dolby Designed for Dolby ® ® ® ® ® Master Studio Master Studio Master Studio Designed for Dolby Designed for Dolby Master Studio Master Studio Dolby ® Master Studio combines advanced audio technologies to bring you the highest-quality in audio entertainment.
  • Page 139 Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby ® Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live™ Using Dolby Using Dolby Digital Live Digital Live The Dolby ® Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer’s digital audio contents to real-time Dolby ® Digital streams. Using the CODEC and the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports on the motherboard, you can send the encoded Dolby ®...

  • Page 140: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH7R Southbridge RAID controller that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and R A I D 0...

  • Page 141: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks 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.
  • Page 142 Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Intel Intel Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ®...
  • Page 143 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) 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 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e 1 .
  • Page 144 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. T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P :...
  • Page 145 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e 1 .
  • Page 146 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1 .
  • Page 147 C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e Press <Enter> when the C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e item is highlighted.
  • Page 148 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 Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX...
  • Page 149 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set 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: 2 .
  • Page 150 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID 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: 3 .
  • Page 151 Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive 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.

  • Page 152: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in Windows ®...
  • Page 153 The RAID drivers are copied to the floppy disk. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection. 10. Press any key to return to the Makedisk menu. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ®...
  • Page 154 Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Follow screen instructions to complete the process. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection. To install the RAID driver: Install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive.
  • Page 155 This chapter tells how to install ATI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. ® CrossFire™ technology support...
  • Page 156 Chapter summary Overview ................6-1 Hardware installation ............6-2 Software information ............6-6 A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 157: Overview

    CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS P5WD2-E Premium motherboard. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See “6. Power connectors”...

  • Page 158: 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. S l a v e g r a p h i c s c a r d S l a v e g r a p h i c s c a r d M a s t e r g r a p h i c s c a r d...

  • Page 159: Graphics Cards

    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. A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m 6 - 3...
  • Page 160 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. 7 7 7 7 7 Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 6 - 4 6 - 4 6 - 4...

  • Page 161: Software Information

    ® auto-detects the ASUS TV/FM card and displays F o u n d N e w H a r d w a r e F o u n d N e w H a r d w a r e...
  • Page 162 Select the components that you want to install, then click N e x t N e x t N e x t. N e x t N e x t E x p r e s s E x p r e s s •...

  • Page 163: Using The Catalyst™ Control Center

    6.3.2 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI hardware and software you installed.
  • Page 164 The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: Standard Standard •...
  • Page 165 To enable CrossFire™: Set the view to A d v a n c e A d v a n c e A d v a n c e A d v a n c e A d v a n c e. C r o s s f i r e ™...
  • Page 166 Profiles Click the P r o f i l e s P r o f i l e s P r o f i l e s P r o f i l e s tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the P r o f i l e s Profiles Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications.
  • Page 167 Help Click the H e l p H e l p H e l p H e l p tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online H e l p help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information.
  • Page 168 6 - 1 2 6 - 1 2 6 - 1 2 C h a p t e r 6 : C h a p t e r 6 : A T I C h a p t e r 6 : A T I A T I A T I...

  • Page 169: Appendix: Cpu Features

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

  • Page 170: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 W D 2 - E P r e m i u m...

  • Page 171: 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 172: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration Advanced Menu CPU Configuration...

  • Page 173: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server 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.
  • Page 174 A - 4 A - 4 A - 4 A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A - 4 A - 4...

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