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... 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 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory...
... 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 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.7 System memory...
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Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) ix Profile - P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core...174; 45nm multi-core CPU Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) (Refer to www.asus.com for up to 8GB system memory * When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. **Refer to 2 PATA ...
Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) ix Profile - P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core...174; 45nm multi-core CPU Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) (Refer to www.asus.com for up to 8GB system memory * When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. **Refer to 2 PATA ...
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... 6 x SATA connectors BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x UltraDMA... (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 - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to change without notice....
... 6 x SATA connectors BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x UltraDMA... (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 - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to change without notice....
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... multi-streaming technology that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to PCIe 1.0 devices. ATI CrossFire™X Technology ATI...jack. You can now talk to different destinations. Dual channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on...
... multi-streaming technology that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz providing great performance for 3D graphics and other memory-demanding applications. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to PCIe 1.0 devices. ATI CrossFire™X Technology ATI...jack. You can now talk to different destinations. Dual channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 support This motherboard supports DDR3 memory that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on...
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4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-15 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of...
... a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-15 For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of...
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...• • • • • • • • • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-17 Size Qimonda Qimonda ELPIDA ELPIDA NANYA MICRON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Kingston Kingston CORSAIR Hynix IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F EBJ51UD8BAFA-AG...Chip No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the orange or black slots as one pair of Dual...
...• • • • • • • • • • SS - Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-17 Size Qimonda Qimonda ELPIDA ELPIDA NANYA MICRON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Kingston Kingston CORSAIR Hynix IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F EBJ51UD8BAFA-AG...Chip No. sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the orange or black slots as one pair of Dual...
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... allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P5E3 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5E3 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
... allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. P5E3 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5E3 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
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... Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. is enabled the CPU FSB frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be optimized automatically. ******** Please key in this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in numbers directly! ******** CPU Voltage [Auto] v02.61 (C) Copyright... Voltage Reference NB GTL Voltage Reference CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-9
... Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. is enabled the CPU FSB frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be optimized automatically. ******** Please key in this menu. The BIOS automatically detects the items in numbers directly! ******** CPU Voltage [Auto] v02.61 (C) Copyright... Voltage Reference NB GTL Voltage Reference CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-9
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... is auto-detected by the BIOS. Allows you to the table below for optimizing the system performance. Refer to enable or disable the eXtreme Memory Profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3...-1111MHz] [DDR3-1335MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3*1800MHz*] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Auto - eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to individually set the profile(s) ...
... is auto-detected by the BIOS. Allows you to the table below for optimizing the system performance. Refer to enable or disable the eXtreme Memory Profile. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3...-1111MHz] [DDR3-1335MHz] [DDR3-*1600MHz*] [DDR3*1800MHz*] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Auto - eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to individually set the profile(s) ...
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... you to set the Front Side Bus termination voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may damage the chipset, memory module, and CPU permanently. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.7000V with caution. • Values of high voltage settings. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you...
... you to set the Front Side Bus termination voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may damage the chipset, memory module, and CPU permanently. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.7000V with caution. • Values of high voltage settings. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you...
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... the Marvell IDE item is set to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the Marvell... the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you do not want to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-15
... the Marvell IDE item is set to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to use the EIST. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to enable or disable the Marvell... the EIST feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you do not want to display the submenu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-15
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... either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to initialize. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-17 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the emulation...
... either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to initialize. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-17 Plug and Play O/S [No] When set the emulation...