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express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 3
vii About this guide viii P5E3 PRO specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 4
system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 5
2.5.5 PCI PnP 2-17 2.6 Power menu 2-18 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-18 2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-18 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-18 2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-18 2.6.5 APM Configuration 2-18 2.6.5 Hardware Monitor 2-19 2.7 Boot menu 2-20 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-20 2.7.2 Boot Settings - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 6
that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 7
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. • DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 8
need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This 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: BIOS information This chapter tells how - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 9
P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core /Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 10
P5E3 PRO specifications summary Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2: Overclocking Features - FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 800MHz up to 3200MHz - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel ports - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 11
This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad/ Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for multitasking, multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process. ASUS P5E3 PRO - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 12
system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specifications, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 13
on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it provides options for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The Heat Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-3 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 14
surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support.asus.com for Express Gate source codes. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports file downloading to USB devices only - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 15
the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to their default settings. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 16
to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5E3 PRO SB_PWR ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off P5E3 PRO - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 17
chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5E3 PRO ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-7 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 18
, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)) 3. LGA775 CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. COM connector 6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 7. Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) P5E3 PRO 6 ® Marvell 88SE6111 Intel® ICH9R SATA1 SATA2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS USB910 USB78 SATA3 SATA4 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 19
. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 20
to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 21
6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the A retention tab. B ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-11 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 22
condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 23
the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B B A B A ASUS P5E3 PRO - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 24
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO 240 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 25
from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. • For system stability, use a more efficient cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-15 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 26
P5E3 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL DS N/A Heat-Sink Package "Timing Dimm(Bios)" 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) CL 9 N/A N/A 9 9 6-5-5 N/A N/A 9 9 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 27
into either the orange or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: S upports four modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-17 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 28
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 29
x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-19 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 30
the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P5E3 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5E3 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 31
an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-21 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 32
damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN P5E3 PRO GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5E3 PRO fan connectors Only the CPU/Chassis fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 33
+5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 P5E3 PRO ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 (COM1) is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P5E3 PRO P5E3 PRO Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-23 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 34
GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND P5E3 PRO SATA connectors • Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy disk drive connector. You could use a USB floppy - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 35
. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of P5E3 PRO NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5E3 PRO IDE connector If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5E3 PRO - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 36
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 P5E3 PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5E3 PRO or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 37
P5E3 PRO USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 38
. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 39
before you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process: ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-1 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 40
the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 41
CD-ROM not found! Checking for USB Device... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for USB Device... USB Device found. Reading file "P5E3PRO.ROM". Completed. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-3 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 42
or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 43
.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [00:31:48] System Date [Fri 04/10/2009] Language [English] SATA - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 44
item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting -up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 45
selection of the appropriate SATA device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-7 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 46
[Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment. The - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 47
Max=2.78V Standard=1.50V Increment=0.02V +/-: Raise/Reduce Load-Line Calibration CPU GTL Voltage Reference NB GTL Voltage Reference CPU Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] v02.61 (C) Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5E3 PRO - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 48
to set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for optimizing the system performance. The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 49
Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary dependin on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard ] Configuration options: [Auto] [30 DRAM Clocks] [36 DRAM Clocks] [48 DRAM Clocks] [60 DRAM Clocks] [72 DRAM Clocks] [82 DRAM Clocks [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-11 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 50
CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Front Side Bus chipset, memory module, and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution. • Values of the CPU PLL BIOS information - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 51
61x] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 PRO - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 52
[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 53
Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64 ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-15 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 54
to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 64/60 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 55
devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5E3 PRO - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 56
Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [ Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 57
the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5E3 PRO - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 58
CPU Q-Fan Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 59
appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a [Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-21 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 60
2 [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2. NTFS (read only) 3. CD-DISC (read only) 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 61
waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-23 - Asus P5E3 PRO | User Manual - Page 62
default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window
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