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Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardP5E3 Deluxe/ WiFi-AP@n

Page 2 - October 2007

xAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis guid

Page 3 - Contents

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an

Page 4

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-31Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys on

Page 5

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The fol

Page 6

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> t

Page 7 - Appendix: CPU features

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

Page 8

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <E

Page 9 - Safety information

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration option

Page 10 - About this guide

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <E

Page 11 - Typography

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8.2 ASUS Express GateAllows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a un

Page 12 - P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-39 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub ScreenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Copyright

Page 13

xiConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T

Page 14

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setupASUSTek O.C. Prole Utility V1.064.8.4 Ai Net 2Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the M

Page 15 - Product

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Exit menuPressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <

Page 16

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Page 17 - 1.2 Package contents

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares.

Page 18 - 1.3 Special features

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD

Page 19 - PCIe 2.0

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the

Page 20

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

Page 21 - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Ins

Page 22 - ASUS Crystal Sound

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS AI SuiteInstalls the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct LinkInstalls the ASUS AI Direct Link applicationASUS Express Ga

Page 23 - ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Make disk menuThe Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9 or JMicron® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk.

Page 24 - features

xiiP5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summaryCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Penti

Page 25 - Hardware

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

Page 26

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n5-7Browse this DVDDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format.5.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right c

Page 27 - 2.1 Before you proceed

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

Page 28 - P5E3 DELUXE

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you throu

Page 29 - 2.2.3 Motherboard layout

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After a

Page 30 - 2.2.4 Layout contents

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-113. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.5.3.2 AI NET2The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™

Page 31

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts

Page 32

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-13Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window

Page 33

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down

Page 34 - CPU notch

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-15Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value.

Page 35 - Narrow end

xiiiASUS AI Lifestyle Unique featuresASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS WiFi-AP@nASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Proc

Page 36 - CPU_FAN

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information o

Page 37 - 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-17Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window rep

Page 38 - Narrow end of the groove

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 3, AI N.O.S., AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilitie

Page 39

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n5-19Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of t

Page 40 - DDR3-1800MHz capability

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportAuto ModeCalibrationTurbo ModeHigh Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMax. Power Saving ModeSettings5.3.5 ASUS

Page 41

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enab

Page 42 - (QVL) DDR3-800MHz capability

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-

Page 43 - 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment with

Page 44 - 2.5 Expansion slots

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct LinkASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to

Page 45 - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n5-25The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, dis

Page 46 - 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots

xivBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SATA 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x WiFi-

Page 47 - 2.5.7 AI Slot Detector

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utility)The ADI AD1988B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-chann

Page 48 - (Default)

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-27A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2)If you are using Windows® Vista operation system, from the taskbar, double-click the

Page 49 - 2.7 Connectors

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportPlayback SettingsTo congure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the

Page 50

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-29More SettingsClick for the further congurations.EqualizerAllows you to congure and customize all the DSP presets fr

Page 51

5-30 Chapter 5: Software supportSpeakersAllows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay.BassAllows you to do the Bass management.PreferencesDi

Page 52

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-31B. SoundMAXIf you are using Windows® XP operating system,from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to displ

Page 53 - (usually zigzag) on the IDE

5-32 Chapter 5: Software supportJack configurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have

Page 54

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-33Audio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings.

Page 55

5-34 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrophone optionsClick the Microphone tab to optimize your microphone input settings.Enhanced Microphone FeaturesVoic

Page 56

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-355.3.11 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web and Skype. W

Page 57

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Page 58

5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also switch between applications by pressing <Alt> +<Tab> on the key

Page 59 - SPDIFOUT

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-37Network Conguration Specify how your computer connects to the Internet. Enable all the network ports that you may use

Page 60

5-38 Chapter 5: Software support shows mute status; click to change volume click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts

Page 61

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-393. Make the proper network congurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next t

Page 62

5-40 Chapter 5: Software supportConguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS

Page 63

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-41To install the Express Gate Updater, launch the installer and follow on-screen prompts. To use the Express Gate Updater

Page 64

5-42 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to congure Serial ATA hard disk

Page 65 - Powering up

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-435.4.3 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel® Matrix Stora

Page 66

5-44 Chapter 5: Software supportIntel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to cre

Page 67

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-45Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, the

Page 68 - 3.2 Turning off the computer

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2

Page 69 - BIOS setup

5-46 Chapter 5: Software support6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available

Page 70

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-47Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, th

Page 71 - 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

5-48 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume,

Page 72 - Quit all Windows

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-49Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then

Page 73 - P5E3D.ROM

5-50 Chapter 5: Software support4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The followi

Page 74

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-515.4.4 JMicron® RAID CongurationThe JMicron® Serial ATA controller allows you to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets

Page 75 - 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility

5-52 Chapter 5: Software supportEntering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility1. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicr

Page 76 - lename at the DOS prompt

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-532. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create.3.

Page 77

5-54 Chapter 5: Software support5. When done, press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm the actio

Page 78 - 4.2 BIOS setup program

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-55Deleting a RAID set1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key

Page 79 - 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new featu

Page 80 - Pop-up window

5-56 Chapter 5: Software supportResetting disks to non-RAIDTo reset disks to non-RAID:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to

Page 81 - 4.3 Main menu

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-57To solve a Mirror conict:1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conict using the up/down arro

Page 82 - 4.3.5 SATA 1-6

5-58 Chapter 5: Software supportSaving the settings and exiting setupWhen you have nished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow ke

Page 83 - 4.3.6 SATA Conguration

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 5-595.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2. Place the

Page 84 - 4.3.7 AHCI Conguration

5-60 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6>

Page 85 - 4.3.8 System Information

6This chapter tells how to install ATI® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology.ATI® CrossFire™ technology suppo

Page 86 - 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nChapter summary66.1 Overview ... 6-16.2

Page 87 - PCIE Frequency [Auto]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] OverviewThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing

Page 88 - 4.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]

6-2 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportSlave graphics card Master graphics card2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the P

Page 89

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n6-33. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is pr

Page 90 - CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports the la

Page 91

6-4 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card.7. Connect the loose end to the

Page 92 - 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Software information6.3.1 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card

Page 93 - 4.5 Advanced menu

6-6 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next. Setup prepares the installation wizar

Page 94 - Ratio CMOS Setting: [9]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Using the Catalyst™ Control CenterThe Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI ha

Page 95 - 4.5.2 Chipset

6-8 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportThe Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog BoxViewThe Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views:Standard - simple

Page 96 - LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n6-9To enable CrossFire™:1. Set the view to Advance.2. Click the Crossre™ item in Graphics Settings.3. In the CrossFire™

Page 97 - 4.5.4 USB Conguration

6-10 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology supportProfilesClick the Proles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Proles Manager, which allows y

Page 98 - 4.5.5 PCIPnP

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n6-11HelpClick the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and

Page 99 - 4.6 Power menu

6-12 Chapter 6: ATI® MVP technology support

Page 100 - 4.6.5 APM Conguration

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

Page 101 - 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n1-3ASUS Express Gate With a fast bootup speed of only 5 seconds, the ASUS Express Gate offers a unique environment that al

Page 102 - Chassis Fan Ratio [Auto]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2

Page 103 - 4.7 Boot menu

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating system

Page 104 - 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

Page 105 - 4.7.3 Security

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Thread

Page 106 - Password Check [Setup]

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

Page 107 - 4.8 Tools menu

iiE3467Second Edition V2 October 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

Page 108 - 4.8.2 ASUS Express Gate

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionS/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio syste

Page 109 - 4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automati

Page 110 - 4.8.4 Ai Net 2

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionFanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temp

Page 111 - 4.9 Exit menu

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n1-7Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air condition

Page 112 - 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

1-8 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS AI Slot Detector When PCIE/PCI devices are installed, you can nd out if they are installed successfully via

Page 113 - Software

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

Page 114 - Chapter summary

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Mother

Page 115 - 5.2 Support DVD information

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-1Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in

Page 116 - 5.2.2 Drivers menu

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

Page 117 - 5.2.3 Utilities menu

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connector

Page 118

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

Page 119 - 5.2.4 Make disk menu

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots2-20 3. PCI Express x 1 slots2-20 4. PCI Ex

Page 120 - 5.2.5 Manual menu

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE))2-2

Page 121 - 5.2.7 Other information

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

Page 122 - Filelist

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-73. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then

Page 123 - 5.3 Software information

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket

Page 124

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-9FastenerMotherboard hole2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially desig

Page 125 - 5.3.2 AI NET2

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU

Page 126 - 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable fro

Page 127 - Preferences

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.Narrow end of the grooveRefer t

Page 128 - Hardware monitor panels

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-132.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (

Page 129 - DMI browser

ivContents2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ... 2-202.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ...

Page 130 - PCI browser

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of total memory because of addres

Page 131 - Conguring PC Probe II

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-15P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Bra

Page 132 - 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationSide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:A - Supports one module inserted into either slot

Page 133 - Other feature buttons

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-172.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to

Page 134

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

Page 135 - 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-192.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keybo

Page 136 - 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

Page 137 - 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-212.5.7 AI Slot DetectorThis motherboard comes with on-board LEDs that light up when the PCIE/PCI devices are not correc

Page 138 - 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumper1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You ca

Page 139

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.2. Coaxial

Page 140 - 5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX

vContents4.3.6 SATA Conguration ... 4-134.3.7 AHCI Conguration ...

Page 141 - Enabling AI Audio 2

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Wireless LAN ports. These ports are on the onboard wireless LAN module that allow you to set up a wireless ne

Page 142 - Playback Settings

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-2516. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.17

Page 143 - Recording Settings

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided opp

Page 144 - Speakers

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-27Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s)Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master - BlackTwo devices Cable-Selec

Page 145 - B. SoundMAX

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationConnect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA

Page 146 - Adjust microphone volume

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-294. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to an

Page 147 - Listening Environment options

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-4, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors suppo

Page 148 - Enhanced Microphone Features

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-318. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power sup

Page 149 - The Express Gate Environment

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V S

Page 150 - Conguration Panel

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-3310. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources

Page 151

viContents4.8 Tools menu ... 4-374.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...

Page 152

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

Page 153

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-35ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a fe

Page 154 - Express Gate Updater

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.3 Installing the optional fansInstall the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cool

Page 155

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-37• Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or PWR_FAN connector on the motherboard.• Make sure the option

Page 156 - 5.4 RAID congurations

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Page 157 - RAID congurations

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

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ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning

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ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that

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3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the Start button

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4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

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vii5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-595.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering th

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Chapter summary4ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program

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ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Ou

Page 165 - RAID Conguration

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

Page 166 - Creating a RAID set

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Win

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4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherb

Page 168 - RAID set you created

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk

Page 169 - Deleting a RAID set

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3.

Page 170 - Resetting disks to non-RAID

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIO

Page 171 - Solving a Mirror conict

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update us

Page 172 - Rebuilding a Mirror Drive

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-9 Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (

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viiiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co

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4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

Page 175 - CrossFire™

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic s

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4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate

Page 177 - 6.1 Overview

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-13DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2]

Page 178 - MVP technology support

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupHard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is

Page 179 - ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically det

Page 180 - 6-4 Chapter 6: ATI

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Take caution when changing th

Page 181 - 6.3 Software information

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-17FSB Frequency [XXX]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this i

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4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPri. Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:CAS# Latency [ 5 DR

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ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-19Row Refresh Cycle Time [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [30 DRAM Clocks] [36 DRAM Clocks] [48 DRAM Clocks] [60 DRAM Cl

Page 184 - 6-8 Chapter 6: ATI

ixSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the

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4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.10 Ai Clock Skew for Channel A [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Adva

Page 186 - Profiles

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-21DRAM Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval.North

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4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupNorth Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x]4.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]Allows yo

Page 188 - 6-12 Chapter 6: ATI

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take cau

Page 189 - CPU features

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupRatio CMOS Setting: [9]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use <+> and <-

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ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-25BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.5.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select a

Page 191 - A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

Page 192 - A.2.2 Using the EIST

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n4-27The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller.USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]Allows

Page 193 - Hyper-Threading Technology

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing

Page 194 - A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/[email protected] Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an

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