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... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3268 First Edition V1 September 2007... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3268 First Edition V1 September 2007... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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...Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 ...39 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-39 vi Contents 4.7.3 Security 4-36 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-38...
...Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 ...39 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-39 vi Contents 4.7.3 Security 4-36 4.8 Tools menu 4-38 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-38...
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...for disposal of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could ...system before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. ...
...for disposal of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could ...system before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. ...
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... to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Command Example: ++ Means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means...
... to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Command Example: ++ Means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means...
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... RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND P5E3 WS ProfePs5sBioSnAaTlA Connectors SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 • When using these connectors. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration... ATA boot/data hard drives to these connectors, set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to SATA device. Refer to... BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. right angle side ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-27 3.
... RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND P5E3 WS ProfePs5sBioSnAaTlA Connectors SATA connectors SATA6 SATA5 • When using these connectors. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration... ATA boot/data hard drives to these connectors, set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to SATA device. Refer to... BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. right angle side ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-27 3.
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...CPU internal frequency. mode. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-17 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. Information : 8-4-6-4-7-4-7 DRAM Static Read Control [... than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to Sub Screen +- Select one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto N.O.S. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to be auto-adjusted. X.M.P. The following sub-item only appears ...
...CPU internal frequency. mode. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-17 Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. Information : 8-4-6-4-7-4-7 DRAM Static Read Control [... than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to Sub Screen +- Select one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto N.O.S. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to be auto-adjusted. X.M.P. The following sub-item only appears ...
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...[200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Ratio CMOS Setting [9] This item appears only when you set ...and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz 4-18 Chapter...
...[200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Ratio CMOS Setting [9] This item appears only when you set ...and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz 4-18 Chapter...
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...Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-19 PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [N.O.S.], and [X.M.P.]. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the PCIE frequency. Information: 6-6-6-...DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] 4.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Use...
...Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-19 PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [N.O.S.], and [X.M.P.]. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to adjust the PCIE frequency. Information: 6-6-6-...DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] 4.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Use...
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... adjust the value. Refer to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-21 Use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Use the and keys to 1.70000V with a 0.00625V interval... items appear only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to get better performance. Set this item to a higher level to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Boost Level [1] This sub-item appears ...
... adjust the value. Refer to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-21 Use the and keys to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Use the and keys to 1.70000V with a 0.00625V interval... items appear only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to get better performance. Set this item to a higher level to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Boost Level [1] This sub-item appears ...
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CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [N.O.S.], and [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration ...Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-23 The following three items appear when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper.
CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], [N.O.S.], and [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration ...Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-23 The following three items appear when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper.
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... FSB Speed :1333MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6F9 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :9 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep...
... FSB Speed :1333MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6F9 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :9 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Control [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep...
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...Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Ratio CMOS... Allows you set to adjust the value. Use and to [Manual]. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears...
...Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears only when you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Ratio CMOS... Allows you set to adjust the value. Use and to [Manual]. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to [Auto] Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
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button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-25 select an N.O.S. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration.
button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-25 select an N.O.S. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-27
The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-27