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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 WS Professional specifications 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 special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 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 2-6 2.3.1 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 WS Professional specifications 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 special features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 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 2-6 2.3.1 ...
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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations... out wheeled bin indicates that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. ix These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations... out wheeled bin indicates that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. ix These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
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... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is.... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is.... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable...
... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1 x 2-port USB + 1-port IEEE 1394a module 1 x COM port module Serial ATA signal cable for 8 devices Serial ATA power cable...
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... PCIe 2.0 device for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of available...
... PCIe 2.0 device for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of available...
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... camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to external devices. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- The external SATA port located at the same time. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial ... memory size. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. See page 2-23 and 2-25 for details. The JMicron controller provides another...
... camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to external devices. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- The external SATA port located at the same time. See page 2-24 and 2-25 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial ... memory size. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for details. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on cards. See page 2-23 and 2-25 for details. The JMicron controller provides another...
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...easy ways to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the heatsink near...board) for effective heat dissipation. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ASUS. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. See page 2-35 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble ...
...easy ways to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- It effectively transfers heat generated by the critical components to the other side of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to the heatsink near...board) for effective heat dissipation. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by ASUS. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. See page 2-35 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble ...
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... 1: Product Introduction ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 5-25 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS ...settings can find out if they are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they switch on your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly...
... 1: Product Introduction ASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 5-25 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS ...settings can find out if they are installed successfully via ASUS's innovatively designed on-board LEDs when they switch on your screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly...
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feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- When the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU...
feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- When the system hangs due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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 WS Professional
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 WS Professional
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... 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you ...lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR ® P5E3 WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E3 WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
... 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you ...lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. SB_PWR ® P5E3 WS PRO ON Standby Power P5E3 WS Professional Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
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... to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E3 WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure...
... to the rear part of the chassis ® P5E3 WS PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure...
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....5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN SPDIF_O12 LAN1_USB12 F_ESATA12 LAN2_USB34 AUDIO Marvell® 88E8056 LGA775 Intel® X38 CHA_FAN2 Marvell® 88E8056 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 DET_PCIX_1 PCIX_1 CD DET_PCIX_2 PCIX_2 DET_X16_2 P5E3 WS PRO PCIEX16_2 ADI 1988B DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308S DET_PCI1... SATA6 SATA5 BIOS CHA_FAN1 CLRTC CHASSIS SB_PWR TPM PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-
....5cm (12.0in) Super I/O FLOPPY 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN PWR_FAN SPDIF_O12 LAN1_USB12 F_ESATA12 LAN2_USB34 AUDIO Marvell® 88E8056 LGA775 Intel® X38 CHA_FAN2 Marvell® 88E8056 DET_X16_1 ® PCIEX16_1 DET_PCIX_1 PCIX_1 CD DET_PCIX_2 PCIX_2 DET_X16_2 P5E3 WS PRO PCIEX16_2 ADI 1988B DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6308S DET_PCI1... SATA6 SATA5 BIOS CHA_FAN1 CLRTC CHASSIS SB_PWR TPM PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-
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...removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan... connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed...
...removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan... connector to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed...
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... left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU...
... left . 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E3 WS PRO P5E3 WS Professional CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU...
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... a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN2 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...
... a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN2 connector to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to...