MotherboardP5E3 PRO
xP5E3 PRO specications summaryOther Features ASUS MyLogo 2 Multi-language BIOSASUS Exclusive Overclocking FeaturesPrecision Tweaker 2: - FSB tuni
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5E3 PRO motherboardCables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cabl
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® X48 ChipsetThe Intel® X48 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dual-channel DDR3 1333/1
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-31.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS MyLogo2™Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. ASUS Cras
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionExpress Gate Express Gate is a unique OS built into the motheroard. Five seconds after bootup, you can instantly su
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-5Noise FilterThis feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-71.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard t
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutP5E3 PROPCIEX16_1PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2PCIEX16_2PCI2PCI1USB78USB910USB1112AAFPICS9LRS954A4GLFATX
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-91.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / C
iiE4777First Edition V1 June 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-116. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-133. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Ha
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modu
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-151.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You may instal
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionP5E3 PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-17DDR3-1067 MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip No. CLDIMM supportA* B* C*Qimonda IMSH51U03A1F1C-10F 512MB SS QIMON
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-191.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the ex
iiiNotices ... viSafety information ...
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-211.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors311 101 2134 5 6 789121. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introductionAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) por
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-232. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are d
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-256. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connecto
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.P5E3 PRO Syst
ASUS P5E3 PRO 1-278. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of t
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in
iv1.10 Connectors ... 1-211.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utili
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-3• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it. Press <Tab> t
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information• Only a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size s
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-5• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unst
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informa
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-92.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the item
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAi Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selec
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-11DRAM Command Rate [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1N] [2N]DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B [Auto]Allows you to set the DIMM clock sk
v2.5.5 PCI PnP ... 2-172.6 Power menu ...
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS informationDRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-13SB Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.050V to 1.200V with a 0.15V interval.Clcok Over
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationC1E Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]CPU TM fun
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-15The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Int
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS informationMarvell GigaBit LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Conguration options: [Enabl
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-17The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged.USB Mass Storage Device CongurationUSB Mass Storage Reset
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select a
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-19Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationCPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabl
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-21Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conguration o
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS informationChange User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen s
ASUS P5E3 PRO 2-232.8.2 Express Gate [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique i
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and sav
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th
viiiWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe A
ixCPU LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core /Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports I
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