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8.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of

these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to

480 Mbps connection speed.

P5E3 PRO

P5E3 PRO USB2.0 connectors

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P12-

USB_P12+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P11-

USB_P11+

GND

USB1112

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

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 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel

audio I/O module cable to this connector.

P5E3 PRO Analog front panel connector

AAFP

PIN 1

GND

PRESENCE#

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGND

NC

NC

NC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

NC

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

P5E3 PRO

•

We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this

connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

•

If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set

the

Front Panel Type

item in the BIOS setup to

[HD Audio]

. If you want to connect an

AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to

[AC97]

. By default, this

connector is set to

[HD Audio]

.

See section

2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration

for

details.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P5E3 PRO specifications summary	9
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	16
1.5 Motherboard overview	17
1.5.1 Placement direction	17
1.5.2 Screw holes	17
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	18
1.5.4 Layout contents	18
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	19
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	19
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	22
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	23
1.7 System memory	24
1.7.1 Overview	24
1.7.2 Memory configurations	25
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slots	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Software support	38
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	38
1.11.2 Support DVD information	38
Chapter 2	39
BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	40
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	41
2.2 BIOS setup program	42
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	43
2.2.2 Menu bar	43
2.2.3 Navigation keys	44
2.2.4 Menu items	44
2.2.5 Submenu items	44
2.2.6 Configuration fields	44
2.2.7 Pop-up window	44
2.2.8 Scroll bar	44
2.2.9 General help	44
2.3 Main menu	45
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	45
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	45
2.3.3 Language [English]	45
2.3.4 SATA 1-6	45
2.3.5 SATA Configuration	46
2.3.6 System Information	47
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	47
2.5 Advanced menu	52
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	52
2.5.2 Chipset	53
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	53
2.5.4 USB Configuration	54
2.5.5 PCI PnP	55
2.6 Power menu	56
2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	56
2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]	56
2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	56
2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	56
2.6.5 APM Configuration	56
2.6.5 Hardware Monitor	57
2.7 Boot menu	58
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	58
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	58
2.7.3 Security	59
2.8 Tools menu	60
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	60
2.8.2 Express Gate [Auto]	61
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	61
2.8.4 AI NET 2	61

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