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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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... 0, 1 and JBOD Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® RTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP @n - 300 Mbps* IEEE 802.11n (Draft) and backwards compatible with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz... up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X48 / ICH9R with IEEE 802.11b/g - Actual throughput will vary depending on the next page) xii ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary...
... 0, 1 and JBOD Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, featuring AI NET2 Marvell® 88E8056 PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® RTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP @n - 300 Mbps* IEEE 802.11n (Draft) and backwards compatible with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz... up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X48 / ICH9R with IEEE 802.11b/g - Actual throughput will vary depending on the next page) xii ADI® AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary...
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... voltage control - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one...
... voltage control - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Agere® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one...
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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 connector 4 x ...
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 connector 4 x ...
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...-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 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! ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-1 The motherboard ... the long line of the above items is 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...
...-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 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! ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-1 The motherboard ... the long line of the above items is 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...
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..., and the JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual for more details. Refer to enhance hard disk performance and data back up to PCIe 1.0 devices. See pages 2-25, 2-26 and 2-29 for...enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to set the device in comparison to external devices. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-3 See pages 2-20 and 2-21 for twice the current speed and bandwidth.
..., and the JMicron controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD functions, making this motherboard an ideal solution to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual for more details. Refer to enhance hard disk performance and data back up to PCIe 1.0 devices. See pages 2-25, 2-26 and 2-29 for...enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to set the device in comparison to external devices. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-3 See pages 2-20 and 2-21 for twice the current speed and bandwidth.
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... attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-5 Working together with AI Gear 3+, this can continue running low intensity applications. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more energy efficiency. 3-phase Memory and 2-phase Northbridge Power Design The...
... attain the best possible power efficiency and energy savings up to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-5 Working together with AI Gear 3+, this can continue running low intensity applications. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more energy efficiency. 3-phase Memory and 2-phase Northbridge Power Design The...
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... launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to the motherboard. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to set up...new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-38 for details. Profile that allows users to install. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Update your favorite ...
... launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to the motherboard. This provides an efficient way to identify the correct way to set up...new design is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-38 for details. Profile that allows users to install. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Update your favorite ...
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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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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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
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...module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-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® ICH9R agere L-FW3227-100 ... Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN3 SB_PWR PANEL CLRTC SATA56 PRI_EIDE Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-3
...module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-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® ICH9R agere L-FW3227-100 ... Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN3 SB_PWR PANEL CLRTC SATA56 PRI_EIDE Refer to 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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... the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-7 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. 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...
... the load lever is on your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-7 Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the left . 2. 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...
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... connector. Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top 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 and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you...
... connector. Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top 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 and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you...
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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 plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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 plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-11 A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-11 A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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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... DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. populated populated DIMM_B2 populated populated populated ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-13 populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Recommend memory configuration Mode Single-channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - populated - A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as...
... DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. populated populated DIMM_B2 populated populated populated ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-13 populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Recommend memory configuration Mode Single-channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - populated - A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as...
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... on the operating systems listed below. This limitation applies 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) DDR3-2000MHz (O.C. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows Vista...
... on the operating systems listed below. This limitation applies 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) DDR3-2000MHz (O.C. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to Windows Vista...
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...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* SS CM3X1024-1600C7DHXIN • • SS OCZ3P18002GK •• P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB ELPIDA 1024MB SAMSUNG 1024MB SAMSUNG 2048MB SAMSUNG ... KVR1333D3N8/512 CM3X10241333C9DHX MT8JTF12864AY1G4BYES MT16JTF25664AY1G4BYES DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C •• • •• • ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-15 mode) capability Size Vendor 1GB A-DATA Model DDR3-1900X CL Chip Brand 9 Micon SS/ DS Component SS Heatsink DIMM...
...DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* SS CM3X1024-1600C7DHXIN • • SS OCZ3P18002GK •• P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB ELPIDA 1024MB SAMSUNG 1024MB SAMSUNG 2048MB SAMSUNG ... KVR1333D3N8/512 CM3X10241333C9DHX MT8JTF12864AY1G4BYES MT16JTF25664AY1G4BYES DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C •• • •• • ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-15 mode) capability Size Vendor 1GB A-DATA Model DDR3-1900X CL Chip Brand 9 Micon SS/ DS Component SS Heatsink DIMM...
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...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 ...as one module inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ...
...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 ...as one module inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. ...