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... operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD 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 MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27...
... operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD 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 MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 2 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-27...
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Contents Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 ...
Contents Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center 6-7 Appendix: CPU features A.1 ...
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...sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: ...guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, ...
...sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: ...guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, ...
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...PDIF out ports at back I/O VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at midboard; streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology - P5E3 WS Professional specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...® 65nm, Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo Supports Intel® next generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports and 2 x External SATA...
...PDIF out ports at back I/O VIA VT6308S controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) Supports up to 12 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at midboard; streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology - P5E3 WS Professional specifications CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage...® 65nm, Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo Supports Intel® next generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports and 2 x External SATA...
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... Booster ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 7.0 Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii P5E3 WS Professional specifications ASUS special features Internal connectors Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS...
... Booster ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 7.0 Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii P5E3 WS Professional specifications ASUS special features Internal connectors Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS...
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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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... 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E3 WS Professional motherboard! Before you for 4 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
... 8 devices Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5E3 WS Professional motherboard! Before you for 4 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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... new 45 nm manufacturing process. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest 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 European Union...'s Restriction on the environment. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the world. With the new Intel® Core™ ...
... new 45 nm manufacturing process. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest 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 European Union...'s Restriction on the environment. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the world. With the new Intel® Core™ ...
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...the best signal quality. See page 2‑13 for details. The external SATA port located at the same time. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- The JMicron controller provides another four external Serial ATA connectors for high-speed data retrieval and saves. S/PDIF digital sound...video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to external devices. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of...
...the best signal quality. See page 2‑13 for details. The external SATA port located at the same time. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 1- The JMicron controller provides another four external Serial ATA connectors for high-speed data retrieval and saves. S/PDIF digital sound...video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to external devices. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of...
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... (B). Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 ensure...
... (B). Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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 ensure...
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...Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from the ...on the operating systems listed below. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode. • If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for other critical functions...
...Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Any excess memory from the ...on the operating systems listed below. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode. • If you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for other critical functions...
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... socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with 1 1 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press ...the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 DDR3 DIMM notch 2. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with 1 1 your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR3 DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press ...the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 DDR3 DIMM notch 2. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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... or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to use . 4. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they... support. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an ...
... or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to use . 4. Refer to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they... support. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an ...
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...specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the ...such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI-X 1.0 specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for...
...specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the ...such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI-X 1.0 specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for...
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ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-19 Refer to avoid electrical shock hazard. When the power cord is plugged in and the LED lights up, reinstall the device correctly. The AI ... to these slots. • When the AI Slot Detector lights up for the location of the LEDs. ® P5E3 WS PRO DET_X16_1 DET_PCIX_1 DET_PCIX_2 DET_X16_2 DET_X1_1 DET_PCI1 P5E3 WS Professional Slot Detectors • The PCIEx16_1-2 slots (blue) support PCIE x16 cards only. 2.5.8 AI Slot Detector This motherboard comes with on the right for incorrect installation, make...
ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-19 Refer to avoid electrical shock hazard. When the power cord is plugged in and the LED lights up, reinstall the device correctly. The AI ... to these slots. • When the AI Slot Detector lights up for the location of the LEDs. ® P5E3 WS PRO DET_X16_1 DET_PCIX_1 DET_PCIX_2 DET_X16_2 DET_X1_1 DET_PCI1 P5E3 WS Professional Slot Detectors • The PCIEx16_1-2 slots (blue) support PCIE x16 cards only. 2.5.8 AI Slot Detector This motherboard comes with on the right for incorrect installation, make...
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...; Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out port (black). In...
...; Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out port (black). In...
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...Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. • Before creating a RAID set using one of... disk drives. 10. External SATA ports. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. See section 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. The external SATA ports support external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. This port connects a microphone. 11. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-23
...Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. • Before creating a RAID set using one of... disk drives. 10. External SATA ports. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. See section 4.5.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. The external SATA ports support external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. This port connects a microphone. 11. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-23
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... to the SATA1/2 connector. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E3 WS PRO R P5B GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND ...8226; When using these connectors. right angle side ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-27 3. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard drives to these connectors, set using the connectors in the motherboard support DVD. If you may connect the right-angle ...
... to the SATA1/2 connector. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E3 WS PRO R P5B GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND ...8226; When using these connectors. right angle side ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-27 3. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard drives to these connectors, set using the connectors in the motherboard support DVD. If you may connect the right-angle ...
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... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E3 WS PRO EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1 P5E3 WS Professional EXT_SATA connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin...
... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® P5E3 WS PRO EXT_SATA2 EXT_SATA1 P5E3 WS Professional EXT_SATA connectors • Please install the Marvell® Controller driver before using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that support Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4. Marvell® 88SE6145 Serial ATA RAID connectors [black] (7-pin...
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...connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E3 WS PRO USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P5E3 WS Professional USB 2.0 connectors USB910 USB78 Never connect ...You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the USB connector onboard. 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin ...
...connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5E3 WS PRO USB1112 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND P5E3 WS Professional USB 2.0 connectors USB910 USB78 Never connect ...You can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the USB connector onboard. 6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5E3 WS Professional 2-29 USB connectors (10-1 pin ...