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......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 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 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 (CPU...
......iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 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 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 (CPU...
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... 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 2 x ASUS Optional Fans for buying an ASUS® P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n motherboard! Retail version only) 2 x WiFi-AP @n omni-directional antennas Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-1 Thank you start installing...
... 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 2 x ASUS Optional Fans for buying an ASUS® P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n motherboard! Retail version only) 2 x WiFi-AP @n omni-directional antennas Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-1 Thank you start installing...
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...time taken. See pages 5-24 and 5-25 for details. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual for details. See pages 2-20 and 2-21 for better signal coverage, stronger signals and faster data transmissions in ... Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for twice the current speed and bandwidth. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-3 Refer to PCIe 1.0 devices. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for high-speed data retrieval and saves.
...time taken. See pages 5-24 and 5-25 for details. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual for details. See pages 2-20 and 2-21 for better signal coverage, stronger signals and faster data transmissions in ... Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for twice the current speed and bandwidth. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-3 Refer to PCIe 1.0 devices. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for high-speed data retrieval and saves.
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..., simply click the mouse or press a key. The motherboard uses a special design on ) MOSFETs for overclocking, and let your motherboard obtain the best overclocking performance with improved VR responses in ...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more energy efficiency. 3-phase Memory and 2-phase Northbridge Power Design The ASUS 3-phase memory power design and 2-phase Northbridge power design provide the optimal hardware support for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with its 95% power efficiency. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP...
..., simply click the mouse or press a key. The motherboard uses a special design on ) MOSFETs for overclocking, and let your motherboard obtain the best overclocking performance with improved VR responses in ...ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more energy efficiency. 3-phase Memory and 2-phase Northbridge Power Design The ASUS 3-phase memory power design and 2-phase Northbridge power design provide the optimal hardware support for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with its 95% power efficiency. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP...
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...OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-7 See page 2-38 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to set up your motherboard against static electricity damage ... an efficient way to identify the correct way to the motherboard. Profile that allows users to best protect your favorite settings. See page 4-41 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS...
...OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-7 See page 2-38 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to set up your motherboard against static electricity damage ... an efficient way to identify the correct way to the motherboard. Profile that allows users to best protect your favorite settings. See page 4-41 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n
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... any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5E3 PREMIUM SB_PWR P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you...
... any component, ensure that came with a standby power LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5E3 PREMIUM SB_PWR P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you...
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30.5cm (12.0in) CHASSIS 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 EPU LGA775 LAN2_USB34 F_ESATA12 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN...-pin module) CHA_FAN1 AUDIO 88E8056 WFG ICS Intel® X48 CHA_FAN2 SATA2 SATA1 SATA34 RTL8110SC DET_PCI1 DET_X16_1 PCI1 P5E3 PREMIUM PCIEX16_1 AD1988B CD DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI2 JMB363 DET_X16_3 SPDIF_OUT COM1 AAFP USB910_EXPRESS_GATE PCI2 PCIEX16_3 IE1394_2 USB1112 Intel... 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-3
30.5cm (12.0in) CHASSIS 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 EPU LGA775 LAN2_USB34 F_ESATA12 LAN1_USB12 CPU_FAN...-pin module) CHA_FAN1 AUDIO 88E8056 WFG ICS Intel® X48 CHA_FAN2 SATA2 SATA1 SATA34 RTL8110SC DET_PCI1 DET_X16_1 PCI1 P5E3 PREMIUM PCIEX16_1 AD1988B CD DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI2 JMB363 DET_X16_3 SPDIF_OUT COM1 AAFP USB910_EXPRESS_GATE PCI2 PCIEX16_3 IE1394_2 USB1112 Intel... 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-3
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... socket box should face you and the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E3 PREMIUM P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To...
... socket box should face you and the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it is released from the retention tab. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-7 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E3 PREMIUM P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you . 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To...
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... the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-9 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan... CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector.
... the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-9 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan... CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector.
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5E3 PREMIUM P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5E3 PREMIUM P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... 2 GB unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. populated populated DIMM_B2 populated populated populated ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-13 populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - -
... 2 GB unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. populated populated DIMM_B2 populated populated populated ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-13 populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - -
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... • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz (O.C. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 8 GB on memory limitations •...; Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB of total memory. Notes on the operating systems listed...
... • You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz (O.C. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to 8 GB on memory limitations •...; Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB of total memory. Notes on the operating systems listed...
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.../512 CM3X10241333C9DHX MT8JTF12864AY1G4BYES MT16JTF25664AY1G4BYES DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C •• • •• • ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-15 For ensuring the overclock stability, we recommend that you install an addtional cooling device (such as a fan) for the memory module. P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 1024MB Kingston 1024MB...
.../512 CM3X10241333C9DHX MT8JTF12864AY1G4BYES MT16JTF25664AY1G4BYES DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C •• • •• • ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-15 For ensuring the overclock stability, we recommend that you install an addtional cooling device (such as a fan) for the memory module. P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 1024MB Kingston 1024MB...
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... 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB Vendor Chip No. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information support (Optional) A* B* C* IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F • •...8226; HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 • •• HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 • •• CT12864BA1067.8SFB • •• P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ELPIDA...
... 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB Vendor Chip No. Single-sided DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information support (Optional) A* B* C* IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F • •...8226; HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 • •• HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 • •• CT12864BA1067.8SFB • •• P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB ELPIDA...
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... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n I/O modules 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n motherboard! Retail version only) 2 x WiFi-AP @n omni-directional antennae Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1- 1.1 Welcome!
... damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n I/O modules 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n motherboard! Retail version only) 2 x WiFi-AP @n omni-directional antennae Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1- 1.1 Welcome!
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... vendor. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL Chip Brand 1GB CORSAIR TWIN3X2048-1800C7DF G 7 1GB OCZ ...• • • • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB of address space allocation for single-channel operation. •...
... vendor. • Due to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL Chip Brand 1GB CORSAIR TWIN3X2048-1800C7DF G 7 1GB OCZ ...• • • • 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3GB of address space allocation for single-channel operation. •...
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...; • Side(s): SS - Supports one module inserted into either slot as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB ELPIDA 1GB ELPIDA 512MB NANYA 1GB NANYA 1GB Qimonda 512MB Qimonda...
...; • Side(s): SS - Supports one module inserted into either slot as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB ELPIDA 1GB ELPIDA 512MB NANYA 1GB NANYA 1GB Qimonda 512MB Qimonda...