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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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... on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If you...
... on it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If you...
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.... • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This ... the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways ...
.... • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This ... the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E3 WS Professional motherboard! Before you for 4 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1-
... items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E3 WS Professional motherboard! Before you for 4 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1-
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... and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to support 8GB of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Intel X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express Chipset is...MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor...
... and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to support 8GB of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Intel X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express Chipset is...MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. Intel® Core™2 Duo/ Intel® Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor...
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... / 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of available memory size. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. Furthermore, this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without converting to external devices. Dual RAID...
... / 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of available memory size. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. Furthermore, this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without converting to external devices. Dual RAID...
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... critical components to the motherboard. Furthermore, it can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently...of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install side-flow fan or passive ...
... critical components to the motherboard. Furthermore, it can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other side of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently...of the specially designed PCB (printed circuit board) for effective heat dissipation. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install side-flow fan or passive ...
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... utility and update the BIOS without entering the operating system. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in the ...ASUS O.C. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed successfully via ASUS...Introduction Update your need for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI...
... utility and update the BIOS without entering the operating system. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can be stored in the ...ASUS O.C. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed successfully via ASUS...Introduction Update your need for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI...
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... page 4-17 to achieve maximum system performance. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows...
... page 4-17 to achieve maximum system performance. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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... handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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...
... handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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...
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... P5E3 WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ...make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before ...
... P5E3 WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ...make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before ...
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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®...
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®...
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... before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does ... incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 ...
... before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does ... incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 ...
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... install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with... direction of the socket box should face you. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2.
... install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is released from the retention tab. Press the load lever with... direction of the socket box should face you. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2.
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..., connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN2 connector to remove (B). Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
..., connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN2 connector to remove (B). Refer to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...