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...2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5E3 PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm manufacturing process... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E3 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-1 Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and...
...2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for buying an ASUS® P5E3 PRO motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the 45nm manufacturing process... items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E3 PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual 1.3 1.3.1 If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-1 Before you for multitasking, multimedia, and...
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... purpose of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk... that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. Furthermore, it can be carried away by the...
... purpose of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more current immediately under heavy loading or overclocking mode. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk... that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the latest BIOS file. Furthermore, it can be carried away by the...
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... of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Noise Filter This ...
... of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-5 feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Noise Filter This ...
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... you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Failure to the rear part of the chassis P5E3 PRO ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study...
... you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Failure to the rear part of the chassis P5E3 PRO ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that you install the motherboard, study...
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... to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme...
... to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-9 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme...
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... come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. B ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-11
... come with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. B ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-11
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... the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect...
... the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Connect...
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... stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can : - or - ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-15 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you can be about 3GB or less. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered...
... stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can : - or - ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-15 Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you can be about 3GB or less. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered...
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...Heat-Sink Package 7 • • SS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 • • DDR3-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. CL J5308BASE-AC-E 6 J5308BASE-AC-E 6 NT5CB64M8AN-25D N/A NT5CB64M8AN-25D N/A IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E N/A IDSH51-03A1F1C-08D...SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA SS NANYA DS NANYA DS QIMONDA SS Qimonda SS Qimonda SS Hynix Chip No. Double - ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-17 Size Qimonda Qimonda ELPIDA ELPIDA NANYA MICRON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Kingston Kingston CORSAIR Hynix IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F ...
...Heat-Sink Package 7 • • SS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 • • DDR3-800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. CL J5308BASE-AC-E 6 J5308BASE-AC-E 6 NT5CB64M8AN-25D N/A NT5CB64M8AN-25D N/A IDSH51-03A1F1C-08E N/A IDSH51-03A1F1C-08D...SS ELPIDA DS ELPIDA SS NANYA DS NANYA DS QIMONDA SS Qimonda SS Qimonda SS Hynix Chip No. Double - ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-17 Size Qimonda Qimonda ELPIDA ELPIDA NANYA MICRON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Kingston Kingston CORSAIR Hynix IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F ...
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-19 Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite...
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-19 Secure the card to the card. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite...
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... Out port (gray). This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-21
... Out port (gray). This port connects the side speaker in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-21
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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... a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The serial port bracket (COM1) is inadequate. 3. ...
... +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... a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The serial port bracket (COM1) is inadequate. 3. ...
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... Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5E3 PRO NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-25 P5E3 PRO IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There...
... Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE PIN1 P5E3 PRO NOTE:Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-25 P5E3 PRO IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There...
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...SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5E3 PRO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition P5E3 PRO Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-27 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to the USB connectors....
...SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P5E3 PRO AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 HD-audio-compliant pin definition P5E3 PRO Analog front panel connector Legacy AC'97 compliant definition • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97...front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to avail of the system chassis. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-27 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to the USB connectors....
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... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in the support DVD...8226; ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update...
... the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in the support DVD...8226; ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is available in the optical drive. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update...
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...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the optical drive or USB port. 3. When found . Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-3 You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! USB Device found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Press...
...motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you to the optical drive or USB port. 3. When found . Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-3 You can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure...! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found ! USB Device found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Press...
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... :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] SATA Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-5 If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Boot For changing the system boot configuration... in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. Select Screen Select Item +-
... :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] SATA Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-5 If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Boot For changing the system boot configuration... in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure optimum performance. Select Screen Select Item +-
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... the options. These items show N/A if no Serial ATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Select a device item then press to select a field. Select [CDROM] if you to navigate through them. Configuration options Français...
... the options. These items show N/A if no Serial ATA device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-7 Select Screen Select Item +- Select a device item then press to select a field. Select [CDROM] if you to navigate through them. Configuration options Français...
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...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 Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew ...detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other...
...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 Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command Rate [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew ...detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to change the settings for the CPU and other...
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... 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay300ps] [Delay 350ps] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to WRITE Delay (D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items appear only when you set the DIMM clock skew on the motherboard. 1st Information CAS# Latency...
... 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay300ps] [Delay 350ps] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to WRITE Delay (D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items appear only when you set the DIMM clock skew on the motherboard. 1st Information CAS# Latency...