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...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 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 their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be ...
...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 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 their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be ...
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Switch to a wireless network and click Next. 3-10 Chapter 3: Setting up a connection or network. 2. Uncheck The key is provided for me automatically box and input the Network key. Select Manually connect to the Wiress Networks tab and click Add. 3. For Windows Vista 1. Launch the Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel and click Set up 2. Set the Network Authertication to Shared and Data encryption to close all windows. Click OK to WEP. In Network name (SSID), input the SSID you set in the Wifi-AP @n utility.
Switch to a wireless network and click Next. 3-10 Chapter 3: Setting up a connection or network. 2. Uncheck The key is provided for me automatically box and input the Network key. Select Manually connect to the Wiress Networks tab and click Add. 3. For Windows Vista 1. Launch the Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel and click Set up 2. Set the Network Authertication to Shared and Data encryption to close all windows. Click OK to WEP. In Network name (SSID), input the SSID you set in the Wifi-AP @n utility.
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... only with these guidelines. When device is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device. ASUS WiFi-AP @n A- Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to use of this Wireless LAN device must be installed and...To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be in strict accordance with the instructions included in this manual could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. MPE Statement Your device contains a low power transmitter. The manufacturer is ...
... only with these guidelines. When device is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device. ASUS WiFi-AP @n A- Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to use of this Wireless LAN device must be installed and...To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be in strict accordance with the instructions included in this manual could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. MPE Statement Your device contains a low power transmitter. The manufacturer is ...
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... NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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 ...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any...
... NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. 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 ...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any...
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... information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-22 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 vi Contents 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-30 4.6.2 Repost Video...
... information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-22 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-23 vi Contents 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-30 4.6.2 Repost Video...
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... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. This symbol of the crossed out...
... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. This symbol of the crossed out...
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... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Used to select. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos...
... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Used to select. Keys enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos...
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...AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O (continued on the wireless environment and other parameters. P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme ...174; 4 Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer 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, black @PCIe x4 or x1...
...AD1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O (continued on the wireless environment and other parameters. P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme ...174; 4 Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer 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, black @PCIe x4 or x1...
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Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-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 delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
Before you for Water-Cooling or Passive-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 delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
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..., you will not suffer from signal loss like movies or other entertainment contents to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual for details. Refer to external devices. See pages 5-24 and 5-25 for more details. saving...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 Client Mode. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to backup or share large data files like before. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi...
..., you will not suffer from signal loss like movies or other entertainment contents to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP @n manual for details. Refer to external devices. See pages 5-24 and 5-25 for more details. saving...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 Client Mode. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to backup or share large data files like before. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi...
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... ATA hard disk drives; See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • When using this connector, set , refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is configured. 16...
... ATA hard disk drives; See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • When using this connector, set , refer to 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the BIOS to the external SATA ports. • DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or RAID 1 is configured. 16...
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...P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n SATA connectors SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 • These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual... you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to [AHCI]. right angle side ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-29 3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are...
...P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n SATA connectors SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 • These connectors are set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual... you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to [AHCI]. right angle side ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-29 3. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) These connectors are...
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing...
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... Memory module. mode supported by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Allows you set to [X.M.P.]. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-17 eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. Allows you set the CPU Ratio Control item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to...PCIE Freuency) on the next page appear only when you set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Use the and keys to [Manual]. X.M.P. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on...
... Memory module. mode supported by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Allows you set to [X.M.P.]. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-17 eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you to [Manual]. Allows you set the CPU Ratio Control item to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to...PCIE Freuency) on the next page appear only when you set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Use the and keys to [Manual]. X.M.P. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] The following sub-item vary depending on the DIMMs you install on...
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... DIMMs you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Command Rate item to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance...
... DIMMs you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Command Rate item to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance...
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.... Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 5. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-21 Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on page 2-23 for better performance. The number of the CPU...typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 4.4.13 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. 4.4.9 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Configuration options: ...
.... Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 5. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-21 Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on page 2-23 for better performance. The number of the CPU...typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 4.4.13 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. 4.4.9 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.10 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Configuration options: ...
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... Speed :1333 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6F9 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :9 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Setting CPU TM Function Execute Disable Bit Max CPUID Value Limit [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Use and to malfunction...
... Speed :1333 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6F9 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:09, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value :9 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Setting CPU TM Function Execute Disable Bit Max CPUID Value Limit [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Use and to malfunction...
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... [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [Profile] [Manual] [Fix Speed] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If the fan is not connected to pass the Energy Star 4.0C regulations. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor...
... [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [Profile] [Manual] [Fix Speed] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If the fan is not connected to pass the Energy Star 4.0C regulations. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor...
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... of Temperature (°C) [02] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. Select [Ignored] if you set the CPU Fan Control item to [Manual] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key.... Target Temperature (°C) [50] If the CPU temperature exceeds this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi...
... of Temperature (°C) [02] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. Select [Ignored] if you set the CPU Fan Control item to [Manual] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key.... Target Temperature (°C) [50] If the CPU temperature exceeds this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi...
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... Fan Start-Up Ratio(%) [50] Allows you to set a start-up fan speed ratio when you set the Chassis Fan Controls item to [Manual] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V ... or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [Manual] [Fix Speed] The following item appears only when you set the Chassis Fan Controls item to [Fix Speed] and is not connected to adjust the...
... Fan Start-Up Ratio(%) [50] Allows you to set a start-up fan speed ratio when you set the Chassis Fan Controls item to [Manual] and are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V ... or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [Manual] [Fix Speed] The following item appears only when you set the Chassis Fan Controls item to [Fix Speed] and is not connected to adjust the...