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... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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Contents
Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5E3 PRO specifications summary ix
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-1
1.2 Package contents 1-1
1.3 Special features 1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3
1.4 Before you proceed 1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7
1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7
1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7
...
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...21 1.10.2 Internal 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...
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...limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
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... it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware...
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... this manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
2 x PCIe x16 slots (both @x16 mode) supports CrossFireX Technology
2 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI slots
Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0,1,5 and 10
Marvell 88SE6111 - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
Marvell88E8056 PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller featuring AI NET2
Audio
USB AI...
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...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...
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... file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file.
ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU/ Chassis fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in distraction-free environment with minimal noise.
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an...
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... from SATA HDDs, ODDs, and USB drives. It supports file downloading to USB devices only.
• The actual boot time is subject to hardware configuration and product models.
ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after turning on the system, and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.
ASUS Multi-language BIOS...
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... cap unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
Retention tab A B
Load lever
PnP cap Load plate 4B
4A
3
5. Position...
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... install 4GB or more memory on
the motherboard.
• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.
• This motherboard supports up to 8GB on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 editions. You may install a maximum of 2GB DIMMs on each slot.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...
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... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications.
ASUS P5E3 PRO...
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...Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive.
• For more details on RAID/AHCI supplementary guide included in the folder named Manual in the support DVD.
5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
CD
Left Audio Channel GND GND Right Audio Channel
P5E3 PRO...
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... with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu...
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..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears...
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..., download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
• Press + during POST to display the following:
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: P5E3-PRO VER...
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...support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
2.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable Serial...
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... SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]
Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is only supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in driver.
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write...
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... the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
2.8 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main Ai Tweaker
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools
Exit
ASUS EZ Flash...
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... to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to load the file.
Start O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility.
2.8.4 AI NET 2
Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS P5E3 PRO...