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... connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
... connectors 1-22 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General...
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... task. Example: means that may have been added by your dealer. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics ++ viii Indicates a menu or an item to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. How this...
... task. Example: means that may have been added by your dealer. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics ++ viii Indicates a menu or an item to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. How this...
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...Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming - Efficient Heat-pipe and Heat-sink module - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) ix ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - We recommend a maximum of 3GB system ...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Profile - P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket for Intel...
...Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ DIY - Supports Jack-detect, Multi-streaming - Efficient Heat-pipe and Heat-sink module - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) ix ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - We recommend a maximum of 3GB system ...or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - Profile - P5E3 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN LGA775 Socket for Intel...
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...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 ...in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - P5E3 PRO specifications summary Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2: Overclocking Features - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 3200MHz - FSB tuning from 800MHz up ...
...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 ...in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - P5E3 PRO specifications summary Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOS ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker 2: Overclocking Features - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 3200MHz - FSB tuning from 800MHz up ...
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...a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. It reduces... provides options for users to personalize your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the most appropriate power usage to date. Doing so...
...a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. It reduces... provides options for users to personalize your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the most appropriate power usage to date. Doing so...
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... steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for Express Gate source codes. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the available options. The BIOS settings can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • Express Gate complies...AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your choice from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to select the language of your system easier and...
... steps to finetune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for Express Gate source codes. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from the available options. The BIOS settings can instantly surf the Internet without entering the Windows® OS. • Express Gate complies...AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you configure your choice from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you to select the language of your system easier and...
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ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to overclocking failure. C.P.R. This is...
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to overclocking failure. C.P.R. This is...
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...) 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-24 1-25 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) P5E3 PRO 6 ® Marvell 88SE6111 Intel® ICH9R SATA1 SATA2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS USB910 USB78 SATA3 SATA4 7 SATA6 SATA5 PWR_FAN 8 CLRTC SB_PWR PANEL 11 3 10 9 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-23 8. System panel...
...) 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-24 1-25 13. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) P5E3 PRO 6 ® Marvell 88SE6111 Intel® ICH9R SATA1 SATA2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS USB910 USB78 SATA3 SATA4 7 SATA6 SATA5 PWR_FAN 8 CLRTC SB_PWR PANEL 11 3 10 9 Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1-23 8. System panel...
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...Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package DS Samsung SEC 825 HCFO K4B1G0846D DS N/A Heat-Sink Package "Timing Dimm(Bios)" 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-28 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-...8226; • • • • • 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction WA160UX6G9 TALENT 6144MB(Kit of 3) 2048MB SUPER- P5E3 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size A-Data A-Data A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial...
...Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package DS Samsung SEC 825 HCFO K4B1G0846D DS N/A Heat-Sink Package "Timing Dimm(Bios)" 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 7-7-7-20 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-21 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-28 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-...8226; • • • • • 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction WA160UX6G9 TALENT 6144MB(Kit of 3) 2048MB SUPER- P5E3 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size A-Data A-Data A-Data Corsair Corsair Corsair Crucial Crucial Crucial Crucial...
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Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for later use . Otherwise,... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-19 Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to the card. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future...
Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. See Chapter 2 for later use . Otherwise,... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that complies with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-19 Secure the card to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Failure to the card. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5E3 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5E3 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required before rebooting the system. 1-20 Chapter 1:... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5E3 PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5E3 PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required before rebooting the system. 1-20 Chapter 1:... Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system, then the...
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PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 P5E3 PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5E3 PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
PWR Ground Reset Ground PANEL PIN 1 P5E3 PRO IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5E3 PRO System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to ... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-27...
... the BIOS setup to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for details. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-27...
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...ASUS Update. 3. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update...
...ASUS Update. 3. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the updating process: ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-1 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update...
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...From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5E3-PRO VER: 0302 DATE: 05/21/2009... Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS...
...From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5E3-PRO VER: 0302 DATE: 05/21/2009... Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Before you to download then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS...
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... for USB Device... CD-ROM not found . 2. Reading file "P5E3PRO.ROM". Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-3 • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the...
... for USB Device... CD-ROM not found . 2. Reading file "P5E3PRO.ROM". Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-3 • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the...
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... requires you are not prompted to run this utility. We recommend to reconfigure your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can enable the security password ...feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility....
... requires you are not prompted to run this utility. We recommend to reconfigure your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can enable the security password ...feature or change the configuration of the SPI chip. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility....
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... (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-5 If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Select ...purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for special functions. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu...
... (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration. ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-5 If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure system Time. Boot For changing the system boot configuration. Select ...purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for special functions. Submenu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu...
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... for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled...opposite the item. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have...
... for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled...opposite the item. You cannot select an item that the item has a submenu. To change the value of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Use [+] or [-] to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have...
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...BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5E3 PRO... to configure system time. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 2.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to...
...BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5E3 PRO... to configure system time. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] 2.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to...