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... Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys...
... Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys...
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... (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (both @x16 mode) supports CrossFireX Technology 2 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Efficient Heat-pipe and Heat-sink module - P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket...
... (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe x16 slots (both @x16 mode) supports CrossFireX Technology 2 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Efficient Heat-pipe and Heat-sink module - P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket...
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... Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x UltraDMA 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 3200MHz - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - P5E3 PRO...
... Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x UltraDMA 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 3200MHz - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - P5E3 PRO...
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... any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent...
... any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-1 Special features Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent...
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...output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power ...using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a...
...output ripple voltage, which keeps CPU and power module from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to personalize your system. ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design The ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power ...using an OS-based utility. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a...
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...user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to achieve the most precise setting for Express Gate source codes. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the available options. Express Gate Express ... cable connections are reported back up to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. Refer to http://support.asus.com for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile The motherboard features the...
...user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to achieve the most precise setting for Express Gate source codes. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the available options. Express Gate Express ... cable connections are reported back up to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. Refer to http://support.asus.com for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Profile The motherboard features the...
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... the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-9
... the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-9
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... to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 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. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two...
... to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! 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. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two...
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...this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. The value of this item to the system bus and PCI bus. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB...table below for the following two items appear only when you install on the DIMMs you set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] DRAM Frequency ...
...this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. The value of this item to the system bus and PCI bus. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB...table below for the following two items appear only when you install on the DIMMs you set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] DRAM Frequency ...
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...] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS, then the actual and...Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. If an invalid ratio is set in this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. With ...
...] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS, then the actual and...Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. If an invalid ratio is set in this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. With ...
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... set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell IDE controller [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-15 Set this option only when you do not want to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology...
... set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell IDE controller [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-15 Set this option only when you do not want to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology...