Asus P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP@n User Manual

Motherboard

Table of contents

Document Outline

Contents
Notices
Safety information
About this guide
P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP @n specifications summary
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
1.2 Package contents
1.3 Special features
- 1.3.1 Product highlights
- 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features
- 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed
2.2 Motherboard overview
- 2.2.1 Placement direction
- 2.2.2 Screw holes
- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout
- 2.2.4 Layout contents
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- 2.3.1 Installing the CPU
- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
- 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
2.4 System memory
- 2.4.1 Overview
- 2.4.2 Memory configurations
- 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
- 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
2.5 Expansion slots
- 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
- 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
- 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
- 2.5.4 PCI slots
- 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot
- 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (blue)
- 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot (black)
- 2.5.8 AI Slot Detector
2.6 Jumpers
2.7 Connectors
- 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
- 2.7.2 Internal connectors
- 2.7.3 Installing the optional fans
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time
3.2 Turning off the computer
- 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function
- 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
- 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility
- 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
- 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility
- 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
4.2 BIOS setup program
- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
- 4.2.2 Menu bar
- 4.2.3 Navigation keys
- 4.2.4 Menu items
- 4.2.5 Sub-menu items
- 4.2.6 Configuration fields
- 4.2.7 Pop-up window
- 4.2.8 Scroll bar
- 4.2.9 General help
4.3 Main menu
- 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
- 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
- 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
- 4.3.4 Language [English]
- 4.3.5 SATA 1-6
- 4.3.6 SATA Configuration
- 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration
- 4.3.8 System Information
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu
- 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
- 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control [Auto]
- 4.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
- 4.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]
- 4.4.5 DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
- 4.4.6 DRAM CMD Skew on Channel A/B [Auto]
- 4.4.7 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A/B [Auto]
- 4.4.8 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
- 4.4.9 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
- 4.4.10 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto]
- 4.4.11 Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
- 4.4.12 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]
- 4.4.13 CPU Voltage [Auto]
- 4.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference (0/2) [Auto]
- 4.4.15 CPU GTL Voltage Reference (1/3) [Auto]
- 4.4.16 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
- 4.4.17 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
- 4.4.18 DRAM Voltage [Auto]
- 4.4.19 NB Voltage [Auto]
- 4.4.20 NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]
- 4.4.21 SB Voltage [Auto]
- 4.4.22 Clock Over-Charging Voltage [Auto]
- 4.4.23 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
- 4.4.24 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
- 4.4.25 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
4.5 Advanced menu
- 4.5.1 CPU Configuration
- 4.5.2 Chipset
- 4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration
- 4.5.4 USB Configuration
- 4.5.5 PCIPnP
4.6 Power menu
- 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
- 4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
- 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
- 4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
- 4.6.5 APM Configuration
- 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor
4.7 Boot menu
- 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority
- 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration
- 4.7.3 Security
4.8 Tools menu
- 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
- 4.8.2 ASUS Express Gate
- 4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile
- 4.8.4 Ai Net 2
4.9 Exit menu
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system
5.2 Support DVD information
- 5.2.1 Running the support DVD
- 5.2.2 Drivers menu
- 5.2.3 Utilities menu
- 5.2.4 Make disk menu
- 5.2.5 Manual menu
- 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information
- 5.2.7 Other information
5.3 Software information
- 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™
- 5.3.2 AI NET2
- 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II
- 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite
- 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3+
- 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap
- 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2
- 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster
- 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link
- 5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)
- 5.3.11 ASUS Express Gate
5.4 RAID configurations
- 5.4.1 RAID definitions
- 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
- 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations
- 5.4.4 JMicron® RAID Configuration
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk
- 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
- 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®
Chapter 6: ATI® CrossFire™ technology support
6.1 Overview
- 6.1.1 Requirements
- 6.1.2 Before you begin
6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards
6.3 Software information
- 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers
- 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center
Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel® EM64T
- Using the Intel® EM64T feature
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
- A.2.1 System requirements
- A.2.2 Using the EIST
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
- Using the Hyper-Threading Technology