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... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-1 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...
... ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before installing or removing the motherboard. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-1 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...
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... CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 15. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. E3 PRO GAMING V5 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 13. SupremeFX...1-26 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5 series and 6th Generation Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® processors.
... CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910, USB1112) 15. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) 7. E3 PRO GAMING V5 CPU socket LGA1151 ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC) 13. SupremeFX...1-26 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1151 socket designed for Intel® Xeon® E3-1200 v5 series and 6th Generation Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® processors.
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ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-5 4 C 5 A B 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 E3 PRO GAMING V5 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ... recommended memory population below. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 & DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 & DIMM_B2 E3 PRO GAMING V5 288-pin DDR4 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ... recommended memory population below. 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-7 A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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... for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - - M.2 Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-13 Asmedia PICE to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2...
... for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HD Audio Controller Shared - - - - - - - XHCI Controller Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 Shared - - - - - - - Shared - - - - PCIE x16_1 Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_1 - - - M.2 Shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 Asmedia USB 3.1 Controller - - ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-13 Asmedia PICE to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. Slot PCIe x1_1 PCIe x1_2 PCIe x16_2...
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.... This port is for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. CPU_OV 12 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. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-15 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 2.
.... This port is for a flexible overclocking system, depending on the type of the installed CPU. CPU_OV 12 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. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-15 CPU Over Voltage jumper (3-pin CPU_OV) The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 2.
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... this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-17 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 3.1 devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type... (USB) Type A port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 mobile or peripheral devices. 12. COM PIN 1 E3 PRO GAMING V5 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately.
... this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-17 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM) This connector is for USB 3.1 devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type... (USB) Type A port is for USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 13. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1 mobile or peripheral devices. 12. COM PIN 1 E3 PRO GAMING V5 Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is purchased separately.
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... Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-19 A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PUMP PWM PUMP IN PUMP PWR GND CHA FAN...GND C D E D CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND E E3 PRO GAMING V5 Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum...
... Xpert 3 feature. • The CPU fan connector detects the type of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-19 A CPU_FAN B W_PUMP C CHA_FAN1 A B CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND PUMP PWM PUMP IN PUMP PWR GND CHA FAN...GND C D E D CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND E E3 PRO GAMING V5 Fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of maximum...
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See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the Front Base. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 8. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for more... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition E3 PRO GAMING V5 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard. ROG_EXT E3 PRO GAMING V5 ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to...
See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for the Front Base. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-21 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 8. ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) This connector is for more... PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition E3 PRO GAMING V5 Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports HD Audio audio standard. ROG_EXT E3 PRO GAMING V5 ROG_EXT connectors • The Front Base is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to...
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ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-23 Intel® C232 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal ... GND SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND B A SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 B RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND E3 PRO GAMING V5 Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in the BIOS.
ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-23 Intel® C232 Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SATA6G_1~6) This connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal ... GND SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND B A SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP2 B RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND E3 PRO GAMING V5 Intel® SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in the BIOS.
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... (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within seconds. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off E3 PRO GAMING V5 Standby power LED 2. This is solved. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is a reminder that the system is... you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED E3 PRO GAMING V5 CPU/DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-25
... (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within seconds. SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off E3 PRO GAMING V5 Standby power LED 2. This is solved. If an error is found, the corresponding LED remains lit until the problem is a reminder that the system is... you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 1.8 Onboard LED 1. BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED E3 PRO GAMING V5 CPU/DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/VGA LED ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-25
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...with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-27 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of your ...to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display a tab Click to...
...with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your OS documentation for reference only. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 1-27 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of your ...to locate the file Setup.exe in your computer, the DVD automatically displays the lists of the unique features of your ASUS motherboard. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display a tab Click to...
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..., software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to update...
..., software and firmware Click to find and select the BIOS from file Click to select a boot logo Click to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-1 BIOS information 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to update...
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The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-3 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process....support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section...
The utility automatically checks the devices for reference only and may not be exactly the same as actually shown on the system. 2. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-3 The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process....support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. You can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the optical drive or the USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. • Before using this section...
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failaure. Restart your computer. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS... V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: E3 PRO GAMING V5 VER: 0209 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 11/18/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: E3PG5.CAP 16779264 2015...
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS? Are you sure you want to prevent system boot failaure. Restart your computer. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-5 Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . 4. See section 2.10 Exit Menu for DOS... V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: E3 PRO GAMING V5 VER: 0209 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 11/18/2015 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN~1 D: E3PG5.CAP 16779264 2015...
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... to Selects the display language of the selected mode. The default screen for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-7 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...
... to Selects the display language of the selected mode. The default screen for details. To access the Advanced Mode, click Advanced Mode(F7) or press . ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-7 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...
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... a Tree Map setup. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section...
... a Tree Map setup. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you to section 2.2.3 QFan Control for more information. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-9 MyFavorites (F3) This button above the menu bar displays the current settings of your BIOS. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to main menu ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-11 2.2.3 QFan Control The QFan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Click to undo the changes Click to apply the fan setting Click to go back to your CPU and chassis fans.
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... the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can personalize this screen by default. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-13
... the Setup Tree Map screen, select the BIOS items that you can personalize this screen by default. Main menu panel Submenu panel Selected shortcut items ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-13
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.... Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-15 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. From the Confirm New Password box...
.... Select the User Password item and press . 2. Select the User Password item and press . 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in a password, then press . 3. ASUS E3 PRO GAMING V5 2-15 User Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. From the Confirm New Password box...