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2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. • Install the audio card prior to other compatible cards to the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. Audio/PCI Express x1 slot PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot • In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card on the primary PCI Express slot. • Install two ATI graphics cards from the same GPU family that support CrossFire™ mode. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. See page 2-30 for the connector location. ASUS P5E Deluxe 2-21

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
P5E Deluxe specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features	20
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features	24
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
Onboard LED	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	28
2.2.1 Placement direction	28
2.2.2 Screw holes	28
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	29
2.2.4 Audio card layout	29
2.2.5 Layout contents	30
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	32
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	33
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	35
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	37
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans	39
2.4 System memory	40
2.4.1 Overview	40
2.4.2 Memory configurations	41
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	44
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	44
2.5 Expansion slots	45
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	45
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	45
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	46
2.5.4 PCI slots	47
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	47
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots	47
2.6 Switch	48
2.7 Audio card installation	49
2.8 Connectors	50
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	50
2.8.2 Internal connectors	52
Chapter 3: Powering up	61
3.1 Starting up for the first time	63
3.2 Turning off the computer	64
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	64
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	64
Chapter 4: BIOS setup	65
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	67
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	67
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	70
4.1.3 AFUDOS utility	71
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	73
4.2 BIOS setup program	74
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	75
4.2.2 Menu bar	75
4.2.3 Navigation keys	75
4.2.4 Menu items	76
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	76
4.2.6 Configuration fields	76
4.2.7 Pop-up window	76
4.2.8 Scroll bar	76
4.2.9 General help	76
4.3 Main menu	77
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	77
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	77
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	77
4.3.4 Language [English]	77
4.3.5 SATA 1–6	78
4.3.6 SATA Configuration	79
4.3.7 AHCI Configuration	80
4.3.8 System Information	81
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu	82
4.4.1 Configure System Performance Settings	82
4.5 Advanced menu	88
4.5.1 CPU Configuration	88
4.5.2 Chipset	90
4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	91
4.5.4 USB Configuration	92
4.5.5 PCI PnP	93
4.6 Power menu	94
4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	94
4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]	94
4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	94
4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	94
4.6.5 APM Configuration	95
4.6.6 Hardware Monitor	96
4.7 Boot menu	98
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority	98
4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	99
4.7.3 Security	100
4.8 Tools menu	102
4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	102
4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	103
4.8.3 Ai Net 2	104
4.9 Exit menu	105
Chapter 5: Software support	107
5.1 Installing an operating system	109
5.2 Support DVD information	109
5.2.1 Running the support DVD	109
5.2.2 Drivers menu	110
5.2.3 Utilities menu	111
5.2.4 Make Disk menu	113
5.2.5 Manual menu	114
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information	114
5.2.7 Other information	115
5.3 Software information	117
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	117
5.3.2 AI NET 2	119
5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)	120
5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II	129
5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite	135
5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility—AI Gear 3+	137
5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap	139
5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2	140
5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster	141
5.3.10 ASUS AI Direct Link	142
5.4 RAID configurations	144
5.4.1 RAID definitions	144
5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	145
5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	145
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	153
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	153
5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®	153
Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support	155
6.1 Overview	157
6.1.1 Requirements	157
6.1.2 Before you begin	157
6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards	158
6.3 Software information	161
6.3.1 Installing the device drivers	161
6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center	163
Appendix: CPU features	169
A.1 Intel® EM64T	171
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	171
A.2.1 System requirements	171
A.2.2 Using the EIST	172
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	173