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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 Deluxe specifications summary 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 AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 Deluxe specifications summary 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 AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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...
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... 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS AI Gear 3+ (ASUS EPU Utility) - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - P5E3 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power...
... 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS AI Gear 3+ (ASUS EPU Utility) - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Shield - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - P5E3 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power...
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... CPU power supply with its 95% power efficiency. With power efficiency so important to help you are temporarily away. creating more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Longer life & higher efficiency! Working together with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanesemade conductive polymer capacitors all add...
... CPU power supply with its 95% power efficiency. With power efficiency so important to help you are temporarily away. creating more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Longer life & higher efficiency! Working together with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanesemade conductive polymer capacitors all add...
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...™ This feature allows you configure your screen. eliminates the need to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to convert your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 1-7 See page 4-21 for details. When the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing...
...™ This feature allows you configure your screen. eliminates the need to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to convert your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 1-7 See page 4-21 for details. When the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing...
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...to enable C.P.R. Remove the onboard battery. 3. For system failure due to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E3 DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5E3 DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC ...when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power...
...to enable C.P.R. Remove the onboard battery. 3. For system failure due to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E3 DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5E3 DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC ...when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power...
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... 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to configure the System Time. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 4-9 Use the navigation keys to select items in .] [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not...following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system ...
... 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to configure the System Time. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 4-9 Use the navigation keys to select items in .] [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not...following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system ...
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... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Select either one DIMM on each memory channel. The configuration options for the following sub-...Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Refer to the table on the motherboard. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure...
... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Select either one DIMM on each memory channel. The configuration options for the following sub-...Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Refer to the table on the motherboard. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure...
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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 [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. If an invalid ratio is auto-detected by the clock generator to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be...; √ - 1333 MHz √ √ 1333 MHz 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. The values range from 200 to 150. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 4-17 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266...
... 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 [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. If an invalid ratio is auto-detected by the clock generator to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be...; √ - 1333 MHz √ √ 1333 MHz 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. The values range from 200 to 150. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 4-17 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266...
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... are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. The following seven items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to 8. Use the and keys to 1.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 1 to [Enabled]. Use the and keys to [Disabled]. 4.4.10...
... are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. The following seven items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to 8. Use the and keys to 1.70000V with a 0.00625V interval. The values range from 1 to [Enabled]. Use the and keys to [Disabled]. 4.4.10...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to auto the CPU clock spread ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to auto the CPU clock spread ...
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... Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for updates. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is an innovative application...you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in -one software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that ...
... Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for updates. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is an innovative application...you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in -one software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that ...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 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. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.8 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.
The options on the AI Suite main window. 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. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.8 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.
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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 Deluxe specifications summary 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 AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 Deluxe specifications summary 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 AI Lifestyle unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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...
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... BIOS 3 - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - P5E3 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control - Memory tuning from...
... BIOS 3 - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - P5E3 Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control - Memory tuning from...
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... are temporarily away. See page 5-20 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 5-21...
... are temporarily away. See page 5-20 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 5-21...
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...ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. See page 2-20 for each parameter. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking...the hassle of your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise setting ...
...ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. See page 2-20 for each parameter. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking...the hassle of your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to achieve the most precise setting ...
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...off is required to enable C.P.R. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing... the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E3 DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5E3 DELUXE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not ...
...off is required to enable C.P.R. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing... the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5E3 DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5E3 DELUXE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not ...
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... main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system... System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure the System Time. Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 4- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit...
... main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system... System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure the System Time. Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 4- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit...
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... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to the default. Loads the optimal settings for Channel B Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] ... the motherboard. Allows you to Sub Screen +- The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. Allows you to set overclocking parameters. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to select the X.M.P. Select...
... F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to the default. Loads the optimal settings for Channel B Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] ... the motherboard. Allows you to Sub Screen +- The configuration options for optimizing the system performance. Allows you to set overclocking parameters. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to select the X.M.P. Select...
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...FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to 150. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency. The values range from 200 to the system bus ... Frequency FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 4-17 The values range from 100 to [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. You can...
...FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to 150. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency. The values range from 200 to the system bus ... Frequency FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe 4-17 The values range from 100 to [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. You can...