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... LAN Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - DIGI+ VRM - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - Speed your game loads ASUS Exclusive Features - Media Streamer (continued on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports - High quality 115dB SNR stereo playback output Audio Features: - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board share with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE x2 mode)* * When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. ** Before creating RAID on Windows...
... LAN Anti-surge LANGuard GameFirst technology ASMedia® USB 3.1 controller - DIGI+ VRM - UEFI BIOS EZ Mode (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3) - Speed your game loads ASUS Exclusive Features - Media Streamer (continued on LAN, Audio, KBMS and USB 3.0/ 2.0 ports - High quality 115dB SNR stereo playback output Audio Features: - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board share with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE x2 mode)* * When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled. ** Before creating RAID on Windows...
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...COM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows®...
...COM header 1 X CPU Over Voltage jumper (CPU_OV) 1 x 2-pin Clear CMOS jumper 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 3.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Q-fan Control, F3 My Favorites, F9 Quick Note, Last Modified Log, F12 PrintScreen function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 3.0, WOL by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS utilities EZ Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Windows® 10* Windows®...
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... a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-1 Product...
... a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-1 Product...
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... and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin W_ PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Intel® C232 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 13. E3 PRO GAMING V5 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-3 Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 6. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. CPU Over Voltage...
... and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin W_ PUMP, 4-pin CHA_FAN1~3) 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. Intel® C232 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) 8. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 13. E3 PRO GAMING V5 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-3 Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 6. Thermal sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR4 DIMM slots 5. CPU Over Voltage...
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... install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the same CAS Latency. Size HX430C15PB2K4/16 4G F4-3000C15Q-16GRR 4G TCD48G3000C16ABK 8G TCD44G3000C16ABK 4G PUD43000C154G4NJW 4G HX430C15PBK4/32 8G SS/DS SS SS DS SS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. E3 PRO GAMING V5 motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3200 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part...
... install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Check with the same CAS Latency. Size HX430C15PB2K4/16 4G F4-3000C15Q-16GRR 4G TCD48G3000C16ABK 8G TCD44G3000C16ABK 4G PUD43000C154G4NJW 4G HX430C15PBK4/32 8G SS/DS SS SS DS SS SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO. E3 PRO GAMING V5 motherboard memory Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR4 3200 MHz (O.C.) capability Vendors Part...
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... expansion card. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In...
... expansion card. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do not need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.5 Expansion slots In...
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... - ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-13 Asmedia PICE to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. PCIE x1_2 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - M.2 Shared - - - - - - - Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2 PCI Express operating mode Default Auto (When x4 or faster device is installed on PCIe x16_2) x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 Settings provided by BIOS x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1...
... - ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-13 Asmedia PICE to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. PCIE x1_2 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - M.2 Shared - - - - - - - Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2 PCI Express operating mode Default Auto (When x4 or faster device is installed on PCIe x16_2) x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 Settings provided by BIOS x1 N/A x1 N/A x2 x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1...
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...23 Disable Enable (default setting) E3 PRO GAMING V5 CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 13 12 9 11 10 9 87 1. This port is for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-15 LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to...
...23 Disable Enable (default setting) E3 PRO GAMING V5 CPU_OV setting 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 13 12 9 11 10 9 87 1. This port is for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. 2. CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. To gain more CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to pins 1-2. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-15 LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). To go back to its default CPU voltage setting, insert the jumper to...
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...for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type C port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. USB 2.0 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). 10. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A port is for USB 3.1 devices. 11. USB 3.1 Type C port. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-17 This port is purchased...
...for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type C port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. USB 2.0 ports. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). 10. This 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A port is for USB 3.1 devices. 11. USB 3.1 Type C port. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-17 This port is purchased...
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...fan cables to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. These are not jumpers! ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-19 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. 4. CPU, water pump, and chassis fan...
...fan cables to Advanced > Monitor > Q-Fan Configuration > CPU Q-Fan Control item in BIOS. These are not jumpers! ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-19 Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum 1 A (12 W) fan power. • W_PUMP function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the control modes. 4. CPU, water pump, and chassis fan...
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... run the DVD. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit...
... run the DVD. Click the Driver, Utilities, Manual, or Special tabs to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Click an icon to display a tab Click to install Tick an item and click Install to install it If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-27 Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit...
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ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through...
ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-1 To launch EZ Update, click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar. Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you to automatically update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to update the BIOS EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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... a DVD optical drive. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values...
... a DVD optical drive. Download the latest BIOS file from http://support.asus.com and save them in FAT32/16 format. • Turn off the computer. • Ensure that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that your USB flash drive. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values...
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... 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-7 The default screen for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan...
... 2.8 Boot menu for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Click to Selects the display language of the selected mode. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-7 The default screen for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed, and SATA information Displays the system properties of the BIOS setup program switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Enables or disables the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan...
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You can easily save in MyFavorites screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-13 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can personalize this screen by default. Press on your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. Adding items to...
You can easily save in MyFavorites screen. from the BIOS screen to open 2. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-13 On the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can personalize this screen by default. Press on your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by adding or removing items. Adding items to...
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... use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for slot 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings...
... use the ASUS optimized energy saving profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [L1] PEG ASPM [Disabled] This item allows you to select the ASPM state for energy-saving conditions. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] 2-24 Chapter 2: Getting started Native ASPM [Disabled] [Enabled] Windows® Vista OS controls the ASPM (active state power management) support for devices. [Disabled] BIOS controls the ASPM support for slot 1. Configuration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] [Gen3] PEG Port Configuration Allows you to configure the PEG Port settings...
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... Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-25 The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is a monitoring system that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you want to create a RAID...
... Technology) is installed to the corresponding SATA port. Configuration options: [On] [Off] ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-25 The SATA Port items show Empty if no SATA device is a monitoring system that increases storage performance on Self Test) when an error occurs in the hard disks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). When disabled, the hot plug function of SATA devices. PCI Express Configuration PCIe Speed [Auto] Allows you want to create a RAID...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] Allows you set the M.2 / SATA6G_1 Configuration to M.2. Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is installed on PCIe X16_2 slot, PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X2 mode with SATA6G_1 port. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-27 SATA6G_1 can only support PCIE devices. PCIe X1_1 and PCIe X1_2 will be switched to [Manual]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SupremeFX LED Lighting [Breathing Mode] Allows you set the M.2 / SATA6G_1 Configuration to M.2. Asmedia USB 3.1 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only when the Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller item is installed on PCIe X16_2 slot, PCIe X16_2 slot runs at X2 mode with SATA6G_1 port. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-27 SATA6G_1 can only support PCIE devices. PCIe X1_1 and PCIe X1_2 will be switched to [Manual]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio...
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... 1. Power on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-41 Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to enter the boot screen. This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup...
... 1. Power on preloading USB 3.0 drivers and installing Windows® 7. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-41 Connect the USB ODD or USB storage device to enter the boot screen. This section is recommended to format the storage device before use USB keyboard/mouse during POST (Power-On Self Test) to your system and press F8 during Windows® 7 installation. Method 1: Using SATA ODD & USB devices Load USB 3.0 drivers using the ASUS support DVD and install Windows® 7 using a USB device. 2.11 Installing an operating system Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The setup...
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... the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to your system and press F8 during installation startup. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5...
... the USB 3.0 driver is starting..." Select the ODD as the boot device. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to your system and press F8 during installation startup. Method 2: Using a modified Windows® 7 ISO Load USB 3.0 drivers and install Windows® 7 using a third-party ISO software. 2. Insert the modified Windows® 7 installation DVD into the ISO file. 4. The "Setup is loaded correctly. 9. Power on your working system, create an ISO image file of the ASUS supporting DVD to complete the Windows® 7 installation. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5...