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...or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
...or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. 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. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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Contents About this guide v WiFi-AP @n specifications vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Features 1-2 1.3 LED and antenna port 1-4 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network 1-5 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (...utilities installation 2-4 Chapter 3: Setting up 3.1 About the setup utilities 3-2 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 3-4 3.2.2 Setting up the Client Mode 3-6 3.3 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Utility 3-7 3.3.1 How to launch ASUS WiFi-AP @n Utility 3-7 3.3.2 Utility Window 3-7 3.3.3 Setting up AP Mode 3-8 3.3.4 Setting up ...
Contents About this guide v WiFi-AP @n specifications vi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Features 1-2 1.3 LED and antenna port 1-4 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network 1-5 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (...utilities installation 2-4 Chapter 3: Setting up 3.1 About the setup utilities 3-2 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 3-4 3.2.2 Setting up the Client Mode 3-6 3.3 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Utility 3-7 3.3.1 How to launch ASUS WiFi-AP @n Utility 3-7 3.3.2 Utility Window 3-7 3.3.3 Setting up AP Mode 3-8 3.3.4 Setting up ...
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... 130ft (40m) for indoor up to 1000ft (310m) for indoor 802.11g - ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in AI-Nap mode ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n Wizard ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n * The specifications are subject to 100ft (30m) for outdoor - WiFi-AP @n specifications Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating range Number of...
... 130ft (40m) for indoor up to 1000ft (310m) for indoor 802.11g - ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in AI-Nap mode ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n Wizard ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n * The specifications are subject to 100ft (30m) for outdoor - WiFi-AP @n specifications Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating range Number of...
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...modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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Contents Contents...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 ...
Contents Contents...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 ...
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... Realtek® RTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP @n - 300 Mbps* IEEE 802.11n (Draft) and backwards compatible with CrossFire™ suppport 1 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI Intel® ICH9R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots... 4 Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 3 x PCIe x16 (blue @PCIe 2.0 x16 link...
... Realtek® RTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP @n - 300 Mbps* IEEE 802.11n (Draft) and backwards compatible with CrossFire™ suppport 1 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI Intel® ICH9R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots... 4 Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 3 x PCIe x16 (blue @PCIe 2.0 x16 link...
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...-pipe solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - vChipset (N.B.): 34-step chipset voltage control - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - vDIMM: 65-step DRAM voltage control - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features...
...-pipe solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS AI Slot Detector ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - vChipset (N.B.): 34-step chipset voltage control - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - vDIMM: 65-step DRAM voltage control - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features...
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xiv P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary ASUS Stylish Features ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 2 x WiFi-AP @n antenna jacks 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan ...
xiv P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary ASUS Stylish Features ASUS MyLogo3™ Multi-language BIOS Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 2 x WiFi-AP @n antenna jacks 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan ...
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...RAID 1 and JBOD functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual for details. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-3 Refer to 70% of the total time taken. See pages 2-20 and 2-21 for twice the current speed... and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See pages 2-25, 2-26 and 2-29 for details. WiFi-AP @n With spec 300 Mbps transfer rates, WiFi-AP @n supports the latest WiFi specifications, 802.11n (draft), for better signal coverage, stronger signals and faster data transmissions in AP-Mode or...
...RAID 1 and JBOD functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual for details. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-3 Refer to 70% of the total time taken. See pages 2-20 and 2-21 for twice the current speed... and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. See pages 2-25, 2-26 and 2-29 for details. WiFi-AP @n With spec 300 Mbps transfer rates, WiFi-AP @n supports the latest WiFi specifications, 802.11n (draft), for better signal coverage, stronger signals and faster data transmissions in AP-Mode or...
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... Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to 5-34 for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to -life high quality audio. See pages 5-26 to date. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance.... ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install side-flow...
... Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to 5-34 for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to -life high quality audio. See pages 5-26 to date. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance.... ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be carried away by yourself. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install side-flow...
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...‑display. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... PCI Express x16 slot (black) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express x16 slot with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with a maximum speed of ...
...‑display. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express... PCI Express x16 slot (black) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express x16 slot with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with a maximum speed of ...
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... 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E3 PREMIUM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB1112 P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB78 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB cable to ASUS...
... 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E3 PREMIUM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB1112 P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB78 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB cable to ASUS...
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...PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU ...only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ® P5E3 PREMIUM P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n ATX power connectors EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND...The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the...
...PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU ...only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ® P5E3 PREMIUM P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n ATX power connectors EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND...The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the...
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... description of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of a field, select it then press to configure system. configurable, you can change...
... description of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is highlighted when selected. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of a field, select it then press to configure system. configurable, you can change...
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...] Selects the type of Serial ATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select a device item then press to the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Main...
...] Selects the type of Serial ATA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select a device item then press to the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Main...
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4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS BIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 11/08/07 Processor Type Speed ... : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS BIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 11/08/07 Processor Type Speed ... : 512 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory.
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... GTL Voltage Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the Clock Over-Charging voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-23 Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Set to [Normal] to follow Intel specifications, [Optimized] to adjust CPU Load-Line dynamically, or [Performance] to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range...
... GTL Voltage Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the Clock Over-Charging voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-23 Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Set to [Normal] to follow Intel specifications, [Optimized] to adjust CPU Load-Line dynamically, or [Performance] to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range...
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... [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American...
... [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American...
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... fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Fan Control [Full Speed] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Energy Star 4.0C [Disabled] Allows...
... fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Fan Control [Full Speed] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Energy Star 4.0C [Disabled] Allows...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 5-7 Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 5-7 Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.