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... 1MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ...ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at midboard; FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...
... 1MHz increment - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ...ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at midboard; FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS Fanless Design: Pure Copper Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Fan 2 - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS...
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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 ...
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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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to best protect your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS...ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they switch on the power. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to best protect your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS...ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they switch on the power. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is convenient and safe to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP...
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...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 ...® ICH9R agere L-FW3227-100 USB78 ASM 8283 BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium 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
...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 ...® ICH9R agere L-FW3227-100 USB78 ASM 8283 BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium 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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...from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® P5E3 PREMIUM CLRTC 12 23 P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Normal (Default) Clear RTC Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable...and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the ...
...from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® P5E3 PREMIUM CLRTC 12 23 P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n Normal (Default) Clear RTC Clear RTC RAM • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to enable...and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the ...
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... performance. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a watercooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Read the following information before you... ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-23 For system failure due to the wrong setting of these two jumpers. • Refer to 4.4 Ai Tweaker for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. 2. P5E3 PREMIUM ® 12 OV_CPU OV_NB Enable OV 23 OV_CPU OV_NB Normal (Default) P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP ...
... performance. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for example, a watercooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Read the following information before you... ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-23 For system failure due to the wrong setting of these two jumpers. • Refer to 4.4 Ai Tweaker for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. 2. P5E3 PREMIUM ® 12 OV_CPU OV_NB Enable OV 23 OV_CPU OV_NB Normal (Default) P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP ...
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...version. • When using the connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ® P5E3 PREMIUM SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n SATA connectors SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 ...hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to [AHCI]. right angle side ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-29 See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the SATA1/2/5 connector....
...version. • When using the connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ® P5E3 PREMIUM SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n SATA connectors SATA5 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXP5 ...hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to [AHCI]. right angle side ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-29 See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to the SATA1/2/5 connector....
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ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-35 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This...
ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-35 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this ... front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This...
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...-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5E3 PREMIUM P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This ... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-37 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
...-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5E3 PREMIUM P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This ... disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 2-37 System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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... up . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 3-1 The system then runs the power-on the screen. Turn on . After applying power, the system power LED on test. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests...memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the chain) c. Monitor b. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards...
... up . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 3-1 The system then runs the power-on the screen. Turn on . After applying power, the system power LED on test. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests...memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on the chain) c. Monitor b. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-16 4.5 Advanced menu 4-24 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-43 ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-16 4.5 Advanced menu 4-24 4.6 Power menu 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-39 4.9 Exit menu 4-43 ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n
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...) 4. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Click the Utilities tab, then...
...) 4. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Click the Utilities tab, then...
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... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5E3P.ROM P5E3P ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu...
... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5E3P.ROM P5E3P ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-5 The utility copies the current BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is...
... American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-5 The utility copies the current BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is...
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... the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-7 Starting BIOS recovery... The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
... the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-7 Starting BIOS recovery... The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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... to configure the System Time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in .] [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 [HDT722516DLA380] [ASUS CRW-5232A1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] SATA Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time --System Date Legacy ...
... to configure the System Time. Use [+] or [-] to select items in .] [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 [HDT722516DLA380] [ASUS CRW-5232A1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] SATA Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time --System Date Legacy ...
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...Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-11 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day ... an overview of floppy drive installed. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 [HDT722516DLA380] [ASUS CRW-5232A1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
...Item +- Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-11 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day ... an overview of floppy drive installed. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [English] SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 [HDT722516DLA380] [ASUS CRW-5232A1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
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... : 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. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
... : 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. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the onboard USB Wireless LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-27 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Controller Mode Realtek GigaBit LAN LAN Boot...
... you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the onboard USB Wireless LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-27 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Controller Mode Realtek GigaBit LAN LAN Boot...
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... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off...configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for non-USB aware OSes. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to enable or disable the support for PCI/PnP ...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-29 Select Screen Select Item +-
... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off...configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for non-USB aware OSes. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to enable or disable the support for PCI/PnP ...61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n 4-29 Select Screen Select Item +-