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Asus P5E3 Premium/WiFi-AP@n User Manual

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Contents

2.5.7

Universal PCI Express x16 slot ..................................... 2-20

2.5.8

AI Slot Detector ............................................................. 2-21

2.6

Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-22

2.7

Connectors ................................................................................. 2-24
2.7.1

Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-24

2.7.2

Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-27

2.7.3

Installing the optional fans ............................................ 2-39

Chapter 3:

Powering up

3.1

Starting up for the first time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2

Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1

Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2

3.2.2

Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2

Chapter 4:

BIOS setup

4.1

Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1

ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1

4.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-4

4.1.3

AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-5

4.1.4

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-7

4.2

BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-8
4.2.1

BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-9

4.2.2

Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-9

4.2.3

Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-9

4.2.4

Menu items ................................................................... 4-10

4.2.5

Sub-menu items ............................................................ 4-10

4.2.6

Configuration fields ....................................................... 4-10

4.2.7

Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-10

4.2.8

Scroll bar ....................................................................... 4-10

4.2.9

General help ................................................................. 4-10

4.3

Main menu .................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.1

System Time ..................................................................4-11

4.3.2

System Date ..................................................................4-11

4.3.3

Legacy Diskette A ..........................................................4-11

4.3.4

Language .......................................................................4-11

4.3.5

SATA 1-6 ....................................................................... 4-12