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... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 Deluxe/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 1-5 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 Processing Unit (CPU...
... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5E3 Deluxe/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 1-5 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 Processing Unit (CPU...
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...Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP@n - 300 Mbps IEEE 802.11n and backwards compatible with CrossFire™ suppport 2 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI Intel® ICH9R chipset supports: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at midboard; P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary... CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™...
...Gigabit LAN controller ASUS WiFi-AP@n - 300 Mbps IEEE 802.11n and backwards compatible with CrossFire™ suppport 2 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI Intel® ICH9R chipset supports: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at midboard; P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary... CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™...
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...-step reference voltage control - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS AI Life Features: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment...
...-step reference voltage control - FSB tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS AI Life Features: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment...
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P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary 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 1 x WiFi-AP@n antenna jack 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk ..., ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP@n Wizard Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form...
P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary 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 1 x WiFi-AP@n antenna jack 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk ..., ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite ASUS WiFi-AP@n Wizard Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form...
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... module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 1 x Serial ATA power cable for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 2 x ASUS Optional Fans for buying an ASUS® P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 2 x WiFi-AP@n omni-directional antennae ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide ASUS WiFi-AP@n manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-
... module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) 1 x Serial ATA power cable for 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 2 x ASUS Optional Fans for buying an ASUS® P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Retail version only) 2 x WiFi-AP@n omni-directional antennae ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide ASUS WiFi-AP@n manual If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-
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...Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on system configurations. WiFi-AP@n With spec 300 Mbps transfer rates, WiFi-AP@n supports the latest WiFi specifications, 802.11n (draft), for high-speed data retrieval ... taken. Refer to PCIe 1.0 devices. See pages 2-24 and 2-28 for details. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1- This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP@n manual for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other media content. saving up to...
...Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on system configurations. WiFi-AP@n With spec 300 Mbps transfer rates, WiFi-AP@n supports the latest WiFi specifications, 802.11n (draft), for high-speed data retrieval ... taken. Refer to PCIe 1.0 devices. See pages 2-24 and 2-28 for details. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1- This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP@n manual for details. Easily backup photos, videos and other media content. saving up to...
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... Power Design Longer Life, & Higher Efficiency! creating more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1- 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you are temporarily away. With power efficiency so...
... Power Design Longer Life, & Higher Efficiency! creating more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1- 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to help you are temporarily away. With power efficiency so...
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... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to the motherboard. Without the usual "fingers" present, this new...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-39 for details. See page 4-7 for details. Update your favorite settings. See pages 4-4 and 4-37 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to best protect your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP...
... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to the motherboard. Without the usual "fingers" present, this new...motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-39 for details. See page 4-7 for details. Update your favorite settings. See pages 4-4 and 4-37 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to best protect your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP...
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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 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/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 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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... note of the onboard LED. ® P5E3 DELUXE SB_PWR P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the bag that the ATX power supply is detached from the...
... note of the onboard LED. ® P5E3 DELUXE SB_PWR P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the bag that the ATX power supply is detached from the...
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ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2- 30.5cm (12.0in) CHASSIS 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 EPU LGA775 LAN2_USB34 CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240... F_ESATA12 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 SATA56 PRI_EIDE AUDIO 88E8056 WFG ICS DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 Intel® X38 CHA_FAN2 SATA2 SATA1 SATA34 RTL8110SC DET_PCI1 DET_X16_1 PCI1 P5E3 DELUXE PCIEX16_1 AD1988B CD DET_X1_2 PCIEX1_2 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI2 JMB363 DET_X16_3 SPDIF_OUT COM1 AAFP USB910_ASAP PCI2 PCIEX16_3 IE1394_2 Intel® ICH9R USB1112 agere ...
ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2- 30.5cm (12.0in) CHASSIS 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 EPU LGA775 LAN2_USB34 CPU_FAN Super I/O PWR_FAN FLOPPY EATXPWR DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240... F_ESATA12 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 SATA56 PRI_EIDE AUDIO 88E8056 WFG ICS DET_X1_1 PCIEX1_1 Intel® X38 CHA_FAN2 SATA2 SATA1 SATA34 RTL8110SC DET_PCI1 DET_X16_1 PCI1 P5E3 DELUXE PCIEX16_1 AD1988B CD DET_X1_2 PCIEX1_2 DET_X16_2 PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI2 JMB363 DET_X16_3 SPDIF_OUT COM1 AAFP USB910_ASAP PCI2 PCIEX16_3 IE1394_2 Intel® ICH9R USB1112 agere ...
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face ... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you .
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face ... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you .
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have properly applied ...the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2- If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have properly applied ...the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2- If you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to plug this connector. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-11 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. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-11 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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populated populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 - - - populated populated DIMM_B2 populated - populated ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent ... DIMM_B2 P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
populated populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 - - - populated populated DIMM_B2 populated - populated ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-13 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent ... DIMM_B2 P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
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... slot as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Supports one pair of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A B - P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB ELPIDA 1GB ELPIDA 512MB NANYA 1GB NANYA...
... slot as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Supports one pair of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A B - P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB ELPIDA 1GB ELPIDA 512MB NANYA 1GB NANYA...
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Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the ... sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is...
Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the ... sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR and DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is...
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...173;- - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-19 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 ... 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 10 Primary IDE Channel 15 11 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN (8110SC) SATA (363) LAN(8056) PCIe x16 1 PCIe x16 2 PCIe x16 3...
...173;- - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-19 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 ... 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 10 Primary IDE Channel 15 11 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN (8110SC) SATA (363) LAN(8056) PCIe x16 1 PCIe x16 2 PCIe x16 3...