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Motherboard P5E3 WS Professional
Motherboard P5E3 WS Professional
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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 WS Professional specifications xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 WS Professional specifications xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 ...
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... 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E3 WS Professional motherboard! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
... 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E3 WS Professional motherboard! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
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... Intel® X38 chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions. Making this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. The JMicron controller provides another four external Serial ATA connectors for details. ...and saves. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without converting to boost system performance. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ...
... Intel® X38 chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high performance RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions. Making this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. The JMicron controller provides another four external Serial ATA connectors for details. ...and saves. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without converting to boost system performance. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ...
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...problems as a chipset fan does. Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by ASUS. See pages 4-32 and 5-26 for effective heat dissipation. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- The purpose of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for details. DO NOT uninstall the...it can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by the chipsets to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ...
...problems as a chipset fan does. Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by ASUS. See pages 4-32 and 5-26 for effective heat dissipation. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- The purpose of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for details. DO NOT uninstall the...it can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by the chipsets to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ...
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... achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re...
... achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E3 WS Professional
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E3 WS Professional
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.... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable ... the power supply. SB_PWR ® P5E3 WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E3 WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
.... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable ... the power supply. SB_PWR ® P5E3 WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E3 WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PRI_IDE EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24....5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN SPDIF_O12 LAN1_USB12 F_ESATA12 LAN2_USB34 AUDIO Marvell® 88E8056 LGA775 Intel® X38 CHA_FAN2 Marvell® 88E8056 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 DET_PCIX_1 PCIX_1 CD DET_PCIX_2 PCIX_2 DET_X16_2 P5E3 WS PRO PCIEX16_2 ADI 1988B ...
ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PRI_IDE EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24....5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN SPDIF_O12 LAN1_USB12 F_ESATA12 LAN2_USB34 AUDIO Marvell® 88E8056 LGA775 Intel® X38 CHA_FAN2 Marvell® 88E8056 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 DET_PCIX_1 PCIX_1 CD DET_PCIX_2 PCIX_2 DET_X16_2 P5E3 WS PRO PCIEX16_2 ADI 1988B ...
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..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing...
..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing...
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...shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make...to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure...
...shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make...to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure...
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CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-11 Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR3 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
... is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR3 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
...out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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...- - PCIX slot 2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIe x16 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-17 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. LAN 1 (8056) - - shared - - - - PCI x1 slot - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - shared - ... IRQ holder for PCI steering* * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIX slot 1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 2 - Marvell 6145 shared ...
...- - PCIX slot 2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIe x16 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-17 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. LAN 1 (8056) - - shared - - - - PCI x1 slot - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - shared - shared - - - - - shared - ... IRQ holder for PCI steering* * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIX slot 1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 2 - Marvell 6145 shared ...
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... light up when the PCIE/PCI devices are not correctly installed. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-19 Refer to avoid electrical shock hazard. 2.5.8 AI Slot Detector This motherboard comes with on the right for the location of the LEDs. ® P5E3 WS PRO DET_X16_1 DET_PCIX_1 DET_PCIX_2 DET_X16_2 DET_X1_1 DET_PCI1 P5E3 WS Professional Slot Detectors • The PCIEx16_1-2 slots (blue) support PCIE x16...
... light up when the PCIE/PCI devices are not correctly installed. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-19 Refer to avoid electrical shock hazard. 2.5.8 AI Slot Detector This motherboard comes with on the right for the location of the LEDs. ® P5E3 WS PRO DET_X16_1 DET_PCIX_1 DET_PCIX_2 DET_X16_2 DET_X1_1 DET_PCI1 P5E3 WS Professional Slot Detectors • The PCIEx16_1-2 slots (blue) support PCIE x16...
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.../100 IDE devices. PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P5E3 WS PRO PIN 1 P5E3 WS Professional IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to ...Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 ...
.../100 IDE devices. PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® P5E3 WS PRO PIN 1 P5E3 WS Professional IDE connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to ...Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 ...
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...SATA signal cable to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 3. Refer to the table below for Serial ATA hard disk ... GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E3 WS PRO R P5B GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ... RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND P5E3 WS ProfePs5sBioSnAaTlA Connectors SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 • When using these connectors. right angle side ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-27 In Standard IDE mode,...
...SATA signal cable to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. 3. Refer to the table below for Serial ATA hard disk ... GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E3 WS PRO R P5B GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ... RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND P5E3 WS ProfePs5sBioSnAaTlA Connectors SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 • When using these connectors. right angle side ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-27 In Standard IDE mode,...
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...2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E3 WS PRO USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P5E3 WS Professional USB 2.0 connectors USB910 USB78 Never connect a 1394 cable to the ...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-29 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
...2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E3 WS PRO USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P5E3 WS Professional USB 2.0 connectors USB910 USB78 Never connect a 1394 cable to the ...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-29 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these...
