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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 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal connectors 1 x High Definition analog front panel audio connector 1 x COM connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis/ 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 6 x SATA connectors BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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