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    Motherboard P5E3 Deluxe/ WiFi-AP@n
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    for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS
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    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
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    the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu
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    4.3.6 SATA Configuration 4-13 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration 4-14 4.3.8 System Information 4-15 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-16 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 4-16 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control 4-17 4.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge 4-17 4.4.4 DRAM Frequency 4-18 4.4.5 DRAM Command Rate 4-18 4.4.6 DRAM Timing Control
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    EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.8.2 ASUS Express Gate 4-38 4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-39 4.8.4 Ai Net 2 4-40 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an 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
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    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 Intel
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the
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    describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    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™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors Compatible with
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    P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS WiFi-AP@n ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU Utility)
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    Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, 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
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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    Passive-Cooling only 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 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 the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-
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    motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel X38 Chipset The Intel® X38 Express
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    , the ASUS Express Gate offers a unique environment that allows you to enjoy instant access to commonly used functions like web browsing or communcation without entering the traditional OS. See pages 5-35 to 5-41 for details. The bootup speed depends on system configurations. WiFi-AP@n With spec 300
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    motherboard an ideal solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without the cost of add-on cards. See pages 2-24 to 2-28 for details. IEEE 1394a support See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's
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    the overclocking capability. ASUS 3rd Generation 8 Phase Power Design Longer Life, & Higher Efficiency! With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd to ensure longer component life and lower power loss - creating more energy efficiency. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-
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    ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design 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
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    -friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-37 for details. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-
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    FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See pages 4-20 and 4-21 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS
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    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
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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
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    shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location 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-
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    below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) 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 DELUXE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 EPU LGA775 LAN2_USB34 BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHA_FAN4 CHA_FAN3 SB_PWR PANEL CLRTC Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. 2. 3. 4. DDR3 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. IEEE 1394a
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    port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ASUS HDMI card) 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Page 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-35 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If installing
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    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 installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-
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    into the retention tab. 7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST
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    fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-
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    sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 connect the
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    the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-11
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    after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommend memory configuration Mode Single-channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - populated populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 - - - populated populated - populated populated DIMM_B2 populated - populated ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-13
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    memory. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition P5E3 Deluxe Motherboard
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    SS EBJ51UD8BAFADG-E SS M378B2873CZ0-CG9 DS OCZ3P13332GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* ••• P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Size 3DU3191A-10 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C •• • ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-15
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    P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability Size pair of Dualchannel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dualchannel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the
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    press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your 1 1 fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-17
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    sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card
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    IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN (8110SC) SATA (363 ­- shared - - - - ­- ­- ­- shared - - - shared - - shared - - ­- ­- ­- - - shared - - ­- ­- - - shared - - - ­- ­- - ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-19
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    PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI
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    lights up for incorrect installation, make sure to shut down the power supply unit before reinstalling the card to avoid electrical shock hazard. ® P5E3 DELUXE DET_X1_1 DET_PCI1 DET_X16_1 DET_X1_2 DET_X16_2 DET_PCI2 DET_X16_3 P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n Slot Detector ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-21
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    P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear RTC (Default) • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
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    . 9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-23
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    , connect external Serial ATA hard disk drives to the External SATA port 1 and 2. The external SATA port supports external SATA 3 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-25
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    to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n Floppy disk drive connector PIN 1 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. ® P5E3 DELUXE PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-27
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    Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel RAID Configuration or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard
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    IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® +12V TPB1+ GND TPA1+ P5E3 DELUXE PIN 1 IE1394_2 GND +12V TPB1GND TPA1- P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n IEEE 1394a connector ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-29
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    Rotation P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n Fan connectors CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-4 connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard
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    -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts • Make sure to remove the cap on the EATX12V connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. • Use only either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for the EATX12V connector. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-31
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    • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device
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    ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable. ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5E3 DELUXE SPDIF_OUT P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n Digital audio connector The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and S/PDIF out cable are purchased separately. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP@n System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED (2-pin
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    cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-35
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    are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard. connect the fan cable. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    on the right shows the fans installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or PWR_FAN connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-37
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    2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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    by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 3-
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    after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-11 4.4 Ai Tweaker 4-16 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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    Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS
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    The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5E3D.ROM P5E3D ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-
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    Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5E3 Deluxe VER: 0124 DATE: 08/12/07 Update ROM
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    the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-
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    !! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to
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    the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted
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    items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management another. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-
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    items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time description of the selected item. Pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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    . Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA
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    for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-13
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    Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration
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    General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-15
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Power Boot Tools Exit Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Control [Auto] FSB motherboard. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.]. Allows you to select the X.M.P. mode supported by your Memory
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    400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz The following item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 150. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-17
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    DDR3-1333] [DDR3-*1600 MHz*] [DDR3-*1800 MHz*] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency settings. • failure due to spec violation. 4.4.5 DRAM Command Rate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] 4.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual
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    ] 4.4.9 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Set this item to [Light] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] to enhance DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Moderate] [Light] [Strong] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-19
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    only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and [X.M.P.] and are adjusted by key. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values 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
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    Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-22 Chapter
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    +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to [Manual]. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-23
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    to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use and to adjust the value. Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration
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    North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-25
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    4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Configuration
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    USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Port 64/60 Emulation Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Disabled The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-27
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    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 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item should be enabled for
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    or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-29
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Power to restart the system after AC power loss. Energy Star 4.0C Support [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item
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    to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-31
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    you enable CPU Q-Fan Control. CPU Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. : [28°C] [31°C] [34°C] [37°C] [40°C] [43°C] [46°C] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device : [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-33
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    Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off
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    your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-35
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting
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    2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF016 Current ROM BOARD: P5E3 Deluxe VER: 0124 DATE: 08/12/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-37
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    Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any
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    [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-39
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    4.8.4 Ai Net 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Pair Status Length 1-2 N/A Marvell Controller 0 3-6 N/A 4-5 N/A 7-8 N/A 1-2 N/A Realtek Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Realtek POST
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    optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 4-41
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares. 5 Software support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-42 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-59 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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    display support DVD/ motherboard information USB 2.0 Driver Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-
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    Installs the JMicro® JMB36X RAID controller driver. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver Installs the EPU + AI Gear 3 driver. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. ASUS WiFi-AP@n Installs the ASUS WiFi-AP@n driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-
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    ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link application ASUS Express Gate Updater Installs the ASUS Express Gate™ update PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that 5: Software support
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    to create the Intel ICH9 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID driver. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-
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    are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user
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    on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. USB 2.0 Driver Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software
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    Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-11
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    computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC
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    window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem deactivate. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-13
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    panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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    DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-15
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    information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support
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    at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-17
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    the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions
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    to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-19
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    adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, Click Settings to set the time for the system to enter AI Nap mode. Auto Mode Calibration Settings Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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    button then click Yes on the confirmation screen. To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-21
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    AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the Q-Fan 2 button on the AI Suite main window. Click the drop-down menu button and display the fan names. Select CPU Q-Fan 2 or CHASSIS Q-Fan
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    and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-23
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    You must first connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both of enabling file sharing on this pop-up message and follow the instructions to enable the incoming folder. 2. If you want to to verify Chapter 5: Software support
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    has full access to this folder. The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the incoming folder first. Then, select Incoming . to log in and have full access to this shared folder. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-25
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    , 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this
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    by Sonic Focus, brings you more multi-media enjoyment. Fidelity Compensation After you click the power button, the utility would compensate for the fidelity lost in the compression process and make 2) is only available under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-27
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    settings tab to display the rear panel ports configuration for the speakers or rear panel digital port configuration for the SPDIF interface. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
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    , Speakerphone, Voice Recording, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-29
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    Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support
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    ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-31
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    microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support
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    digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-33
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    other side. • The Directional Array and Speaker Phonefunction only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • The ASUS Array Mic is purchased separately. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel > Sound. Click
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    Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. browse web directly launch Skype directly enter BIOS setup enter OS power off Express Gate is entirely self-contained on the motherboard by dragging its title bar. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-35
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    on its icon to force close it. Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it autohides, etc.) 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support
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    configure individual Express Gate settings. The LaunchBar can be configured to auto-hide, if you want more screen space for the applications. It can also be configured to dock on any of the four sides of the screen. shows network status; click to configure network ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-37
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    Express Gate" click to open Express Gate Help click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel. open Configuration Panel 2. Open Network tool. 5-38 open Network tool Chapter 5: Software support
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    different port while Express Gate is running (e.g. move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you may need to restart Express Gate for it configure the static IP settings manually. • If you use wireless, go into "Setup" for the WiFi option. Under the WiFi tab, enter the SSID ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-39
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    SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Express Gate Reset User Data Timeout [Enabled] [No] [10] ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Express Gate [Enabled] Allows
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    the Updater should do so. Clearing the user data is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • The Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent
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    . 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may
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    the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-45
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    volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-46 Chapter 5: Software support
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    you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 6. Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-47
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    volume capacity that you want then press when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 5-48 Chapter 5: Software support
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    RAID 5 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-49
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    volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 5-50 Chapter 5: Software support
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    Motherboard support CD with JMB363 driver driver disk for Windows® OS installation. See section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. 5. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows® OS had been installed. Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP
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    BIOS menu. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS Utility... 2. The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears. 3. Use the arrow PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main Menu] [Hard RAID set 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive using
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    default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB Size : 319 GB Confirm Creation ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-53
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    the action. Press to confirm; otherwise, press . JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Create New RAID] [Hard Disk Drive List] Name: JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block ) RDD0: JRAID 0-Stripe XXX GB Normal 01 5-54 Chapter 5: Software support
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    Press to confirm; otherwise, press . JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Main Menu] [Hard Disk Drive List] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert [ESC]-Exit Pressing deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-55
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    lose all data and previous RAID configurations. To reset disks to non-RAID: 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to non‑RAID using the up/down arrow key then press . [Main , press . Pressing deletes all the data in the HDD. 5-56 Chapter 5: Software support
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    to the contents of the source drive. To solve a Mirror conflict: 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conflict using the up/down arrow key then press . [Main Menu] Capacity Status XXX GB Rebuild 01 Rebuilding... 01%, please wait... ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-57
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    the data between two hard disks. To rebuild a Mirror drive: 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Rebuild Mirror Drive using the up/down arrow key then press . [Main Menu] to confirm; otherwise, press to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu. 5-58 Chapter 5: Software support
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    RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-59
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    To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select JMicron JMB363. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-60 Chapter 5: Software support
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    This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI's Multi-Video Processing technology. 6 ATI® CrossFire™ technology support
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    Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards 6-2 6.3 Software information 6-5 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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    other graphics card drivers in your system To uninstall other graphics card drivers: 1. Close all current applications. 2. Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select Add/Remove. 5. Restart your system. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 6-
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    graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI® CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. To card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
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    3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 6-
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    5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. 6 7 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel. 3. Place the CrossFire™ installation CD in your optical drive and install drivers from the opening menu. 4. Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears. 5. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 6-
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    • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select driver files have been copied to your computer. Click Yes to restart your computer now or No to restart later 8. Click Finish. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    Catalyst™ Control Center > Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows® task bar, doubleclick the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 6-
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    advanced users to access and configure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. 6- Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 6-
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    tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon. 6-10 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support
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    Help Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 6-11
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    CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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    requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n A-
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    : 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays
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    . 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper­ ‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n A-
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