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... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if:...
... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended if:...
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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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...capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) ix ASUS O.C. Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® X48 Southbridge: Intel®...DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800MHz memory modules - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming - Efficient Heat-pipe and Heat-sink module - P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN...
...capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) ix ASUS O.C. Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list) Northbridge: Intel® X48 Southbridge: Intel®...DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800MHz memory modules - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming - Efficient Heat-pipe and Heat-sink module - P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN...
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P5E3 PRO specifications summary Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2: Overclocking Features - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Coaxial/... 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 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 change without notice.
P5E3 PRO specifications summary Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2: Overclocking Features - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Coaxial/... 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 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 change without notice.
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... audio streams to get high quality images. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for twice the current speed and bandwidth. You can now talk to support dual-channel DDR3 1333...
... audio streams to get high quality images. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your partners on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for twice the current speed and bandwidth. You can now talk to support dual-channel DDR3 1333...
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...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by ...with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-19 Failure to...
...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with it by ...with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-19 Failure to...
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... +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 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...is inadequate. 3. COM1 PIN 1 P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-23 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and ...
... +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 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...is inadequate. 3. COM1 PIN 1 P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-23 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and ...
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... section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want... system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 9. USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P11+ USB_P10- ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-27
... section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want... system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. 9. USB1112 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P11+ USB_P10- ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-27
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... respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the value of a menu screen are items that the item...
... respective menu items. 2.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the value of a menu screen are items that the item...
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...: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-7 Select a device item then press to configure system time. Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA devices. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 2.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select...
...: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-7 Select a device item then press to configure system time. Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA devices. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 2.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-9 Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command ...the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in numbers directly! ******** CPU Voltage [Auto] v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-9 Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command ...the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in numbers directly! ******** CPU Voltage [Auto] v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American...
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...[Power On], the system goes on state, whatever the system state was left off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the RSDT pointer list. When signaled by ... 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last...
...[Power On], the system goes on state, whatever the system state was left off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the RSDT pointer list. When signaled by ... 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last...
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... allows you to generate a wake event. Select Ignored if you to enable or disable RTC to wake the system through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for ... the Chassis fan speed in Soft-off mode. If the fan is in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. Configuration options...
... allows you to generate a wake event. Select Ignored if you to enable or disable RTC to wake the system through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for ... the Chassis fan speed in Soft-off mode. If the fan is in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you to use specific keys on the keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. Configuration options...