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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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... power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If you are...
... power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If you are...
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... back panel) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at midboard; Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- P5E3 WS Professional specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 / Pentium...2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo Supports Intel® next generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCIX slots 1 x PCI ...
... back panel) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at midboard; Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi- P5E3 WS Professional specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 / Pentium...2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo Supports Intel® next generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCIX slots 1 x PCI ...
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xiii P5E3 WS Professional specifications ASUS special features Internal connectors Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment ASUS 8-phase Power Design ASUS Stack Cool 2 3 x USB connectors support ... 8-channel audio ports 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS AI Booster...
xiii P5E3 WS Professional specifications ASUS special features Internal connectors Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment ASUS 8-phase Power Design ASUS Stack Cool 2 3 x USB connectors support ... 8-channel audio ports 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS AI Booster...
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.../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! Thank you start installing the motherboard...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making ...
.../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! Thank you start installing the motherboard...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making ...
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... RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Making this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy...
... RAID 0, 1, 10 and 5 functions. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- Making this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy...
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... provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. Fanless Design ...quiet, cool and efficient operation. The purpose of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by the critical components to the ...
... provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. Fanless Design ...quiet, cool and efficient operation. The purpose of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS Stack Cool 2 Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution offered exclusively by the critical components to the ...
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... of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1-
... of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1-
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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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..., in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that lights up 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- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging...
..., in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that lights up 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- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging...
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... 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 DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308S DET_PCI1 USB1112 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 AAFP IE1394_2 COM1 USB910 USB78 NEC upd 720404...174; ICH9R PCIX_SPEED1 SATA6 SATA5 BIOS CHA_FAN1 CLRTC CHASSIS SB_PWR TPM PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-
... 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 DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308S DET_PCI1 USB1112 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 AAFP IE1394_2 COM1 USB910 USB78 NEC upd 720404...174; ICH9R PCIX_SPEED1 SATA6 SATA5 BIOS CHA_FAN1 CLRTC CHASSIS SB_PWR TPM PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-
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... (system panel) Page 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Internal connectors 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 6. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 7. CPU, chassis, ...
... (system panel) Page 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Internal connectors 1. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 6. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 7. CPU, chassis, ...
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... the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is...
... the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- To prevent damage to the left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is...
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... heatsink and fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-
... heatsink and fan assembly to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-
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Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. B A A A B B B A 3. 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-11 A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-11 A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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... (DIMM) sockets. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR3 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent...
... (DIMM) sockets. 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 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR3 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent...
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... systems since it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB ECC and...
... systems since it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB ECC and...
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... a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket 1 1 such that it flips out with 1 1 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 2 1. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-15 Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components.
... a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Align a DIMM on the socket 1 1 such that it flips out with 1 1 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. To install a DIMM: 2 1. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-15 Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components.