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User Manual - Page 3
Contents
Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5E3 PRO specifications summary ix
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-1
1.2 Package contents 1-1
1.3 Special features 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3
1.4 Before you proceed 1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7
1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7
1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7
...
User Manual - Page 9
... ports - ASUS O.C. ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5E3 PRO specifications summary
CPU...
User Manual - Page 10
... I/O shield User Manual
Drivers ASUS Update
ASUS PC Probe II
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4cm)
*Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment
- Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 3200MHz
- P5E3 PRO specifications summary
Other Features
ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Exclusive
Precision Tweaker 2:
Overclocking Features -
User Manual - Page 13
... more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. ASUS P5E3 PRO
1-3
Heat-pipe
The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by yourself. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the most appropriate power usage to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU...
User Manual - Page 14
... BIOS setup menu helps you to USB devices only.
• The actual boot time is a unique OS built into the motheroard. Profile that allows users to http://support.asus.com for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.
1-4
Chapter 1: Product introduction
With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to achieve the most precise setting for Express Gate source codes...
User Manual - Page 29
... settings for later
use . ASUS P5E3 PRO
1-19 Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.8.3 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications...
User Manual - Page 30
..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
P5E3 PRO
CLRTC
12
23
Normal (Default)
P5E3 PRO Clear RTC RAM
Clear RTC
To...
User Manual - Page 32
... (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR GND
CHA_FAN
P5E3 PRO
GND +12V Rotation
PWR_FAN
Rotation +12V GND
P5E3 PRO fan connectors
Only the CPU/Chassis fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring...
User Manual - Page 33
...if the power is for ATX power supply plugs. COM1
PIN 1
P5E3 PRO
P5E3 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector
ASUS P5E3 PRO
1-23 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is ... 1
P5E3 PRO ATX power connectors
GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 ...
User Manual - Page 37
...supports up to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5E3 PRO
1-27 8. The USB module cable is set ...specification that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector, set...
User Manual - Page 39
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
Save a copy of the updating process:
ASUS P5E3 PRO
2-1 Click...
User Manual - Page 47
...general system specifications.
Scroll down to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
ASUS P5E3 PRO
2-9 ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects ...menu.
Main Ai Tweaker
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools
Exit
Configure System Performance Settings
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap ...
User Manual - Page 49
...: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4
ASUS P5E3 PRO
2-11 DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N]
DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B [Auto]
Allows you to select the DRAM timing configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
• The following items appear only when you set the DIMM clock skew on channel A1, A2...
User Manual - Page 57
.... ASUS P5E3 PRO
2-19 Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume On PCI Devices [Disabled] When set...
User Manual - Page 59
... you set a password, this item to set or change the supervisor password. allows viewing and changing all the fields in setting a supervisor password. ASUS P5E3 PRO
2-21 After you forget your password. To change other security settings.
allows access but does not allow you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in the Setup utility. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled...
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