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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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...from suffering the risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/... highly efficient operation to serve as a network gateway for details. 1.3.2 ASUS special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Dual Gigabit LAN solution The integrated...
...from suffering the risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/... highly efficient operation to serve as a network gateway for details. 1.3.2 ASUS special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Dual Gigabit LAN solution The integrated...
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... details. See pages 4-5 and 4-37 for details. See page 4-34 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently...
... details. See pages 4-5 and 4-37 for details. See page 4-34 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently...
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See page 4-17 to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- eliminates the need to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system ... and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Due to overclocking, C.P.R. function. When the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to...
See page 4-17 to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- eliminates the need to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system ... and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Due to overclocking, C.P.R. function. When the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to...
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... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC P5E3 WS PRO 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5E3 WS Professional Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system ...hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU...
... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC P5E3 WS PRO 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5E3 WS Professional Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system ...hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU...
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... internal frequency. Allows you to individually set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the selected N.O.S. Allows you to set N.O.S. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-17 Select one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitve...
... internal frequency. Allows you to individually set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the selected N.O.S. Allows you to set N.O.S. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-17 Select one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitve...
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...this item is set in CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ. 4.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by your Memory module. The configuration options for the correct Front Side Bus... and CPU External Frequency settings. Allows you to adjust the ratio. Use the and keys to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]. Allows you set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears...
...this item is set in CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ. 4.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by your Memory module. The configuration options for the correct Front Side Bus... and CPU External Frequency settings. Allows you to adjust the ratio. Use the and keys to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]. Allows you set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears...
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... of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on your settings of the following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to become unstable! Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4 The values vary depending on the motherboard. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to... Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-19
... of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on your settings of the following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to become unstable! Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4 The values vary depending on the motherboard. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to... Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks]~[17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-19
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... with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 1 to adjust the value. The following seven items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Refer to 8. ... CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-21 Set this item to [Light] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] to get better compatibility. Set this item to a higher ...
... with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 1 to adjust the value. The following seven items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. Refer to 8. ... CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 4-21 Set this item to [Light] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] to get better compatibility. Set this item to a higher ...
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CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [N.O.S.], and [X.M.P.]. The following three items appear when you to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [...[0.67x] [0.61x] 4.4.13 CPU 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU clock spread spectrum.
CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual], [N.O.S.], and [X.M.P.]. The following three items appear when you to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [...[0.67x] [0.61x] 4.4.13 CPU 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU clock spread spectrum.
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select an N.O.S. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-25 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI 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. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration.
select an N.O.S. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-25 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI 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. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration.
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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. 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. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-27
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. 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. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 5-27