Asus P5E3 manual

Motherboard P5E3 Deluxe/ WiFi-AP @n[...]

ii E3315 First Edition V1 September 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the p[...]

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... [...]

iv Contents 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-19 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-19 2.5.7 AI Slot Detector ............................................................. 2-20 2.6 Jumper ....................................................................[...]

v Contents 4.3.6 SA T A Conguration ....................................................... 4-13 4.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 4-14 4.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 4-15 4.4 Ai T weaker menu ........................................................[...]

vi Contents 4.8 T ools menu ................................................................................. 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-37 4.8.2 ASUS Express Gate ..................................................... 4-38 4.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................[...]

vii 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 5-59 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS .... 5-59 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® ...................... 5-59 Chapter 6: A TI ® CrossFire™ technology support 6.1 Overview .............................................[...]

viii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has[...]

ix Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all[...]

x About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

xi Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t you[...]

xii P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 Processors Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel ® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel [...]

xiii ASUS AI Lifestyle Unique features ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS WiFi-AP@n ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - ASUS AI Gear 3 (ASUS EPU Utility) - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: StackCool 2 - A[...]

xiv Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 2 x External SA T A 1 x IEEE1394a 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x WiFi-AP@n antenna jack 8-channel Audio I/O Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SA T A connect[...]

1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items i[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel ® Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™ 2 Quad processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The Intel ® Core™ 2 Quad processor[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 1-3 ASUS Express Gate With a fast bootup speed of only 5 seconds, the ASUS Express Gate offers a unique environment that allows you to enjoy instant access to commonly used functions like web browsing or communcation without entering the traditional OS. See pages 5-35 to 5-41 for details. The boot speed depends on system[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY -PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality . See pages 2-22 [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 1-5 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in [...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Fanless Design - Pure Copper Heat-pipe The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing airow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is t[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 1-7 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electr[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 4-34 and 5-9 for details. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The[...]

2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6 2.4 System memory ....[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. DO[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. P ANEL P5E3 DELUXE ® AAFP CHASSIS 24.5cm (9.6in) 30.5cm (12.0in) CPU_FAN DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CHA_FAN4 FLOPPY Super I/O agere L-FW3227-100 CD PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_3 CLRTC Intel ® IC[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-19 3. PCI Express x 1 slots 2-19 4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-19 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLR TC) 2-21 Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-22 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-22 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-22 4. IEEE [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)) 2-26 3. ICH9R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6[red]) 2-27 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 2-28 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-28 6. CPU, chassis and po[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 Processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-7 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. PnP cap A B T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not [...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. If installi[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-9 Fastener Motherboard hole 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the f[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-1 1 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembl y from the motherbo[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. The narrow end of the groove should p oint out ward after rese tting. (The photo sho[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performan[...]

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 address space allocation for other critical functions. Thi s limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/Wi ndows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support P AE (Physical Address Extenti[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-15 P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL)_DDR3-800MHz capability Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory conguration. B - Supports two modules inserted into either the orange slots or the black s[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlo ck a DIM M so cket by pres sing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket s[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and [...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 — Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.7 AI Slot Detector This motherboard comes with on-board LEDs that light up when the PCIE/ PCI devices are not correctly installed. This is a reminder that you should reinstall these devices. Refer to the gure on the right for the location of the LEDs. • The PCIEx16_1 slot (blue) supports PCIE x16 cards [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-21 2.6 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and s ystem setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information [...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell ® LAN port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-23 10. Wireless LAN ports . These ports are on the onboard wireless LAN module that allow you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tagling cables and wires. Connect the moveable omni-directional antennas to these ports. 1 1. Wireless LAN Activity LED . The wireless m[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 16. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 17. Optical S/PDIF Out port . This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 18. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-25 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is remo[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector . This prevents incor[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-27 Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge graphics cards. right angle side • Y ou must install the Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial A T A hard disk [...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connec[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-29 6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-4, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of e[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. AT X p owe r c on ne cto rs (24-pin EA TXPWR, 2x4-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. 7. Chassis intrusion c[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-31 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W . • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin / 4-pin EA TX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU [...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Optical drive audio con nec tor (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. (black) 1 1. Digital audio co nne cto r (4-1 pin SPDIF , for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-33 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin conne[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector . Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detai[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-35 2.7.3 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler . Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly . 2. Fit the fan to the gr[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information • Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_F AN1, CHA_F AN2 or PWR_F AN connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. 5. Follow the previous instructions to install the other optional fan. 6. The photo on the right sh[...]

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

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . 5. T [...]

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® Vista: 1. Clic[...]

4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

Chapter summary 4 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-8 4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-1 1 4.4 Ai T weaker ....[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIO[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® deskt[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down m[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the system. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without havin[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-5 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying th[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk. A:>afudos /iP5E3D.ROM Write t[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-7 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS ?[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-9 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 07/23/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Langua[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu sc[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-1 1 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Se[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.5 SA T A 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Ex[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be ef fective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SA T A Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting A T A/A T API devices. Conguration options: [0] [5] [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-15 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-17 FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency . Y ou can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 20[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Pri. Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [ 5 DRAM Clocks] [ 6 DRAM Clocks] [ 7 DRAM Clocks] [ 8 DRAM Clocks] [ 9 DRAM Clocks] [ 10 DRAM Clocks] RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options:[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-19 Row Refresh Cycle T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [30 DRAM Clocks] [36 DRAM Clocks] [48 DRAM Clocks] [60 DRAM Clocks] [72 DRAM Clocks] Write Recovery Time [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[ 15 DRAM Clocks] Write to Read Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [ 1 DRAM Clocks]~[1[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.10 Ai Clock Skew for Channel A [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 350ps] 4.4.1 1 Ai Clock Skew for Channel[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-21 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. North Bridge V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.25V to 2.53V with a 0.02V interval. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB T ermination V oltage, DRAM V [...]

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup North Bridge V oltage Reference [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0.67x] [0.61x] 4.4.13 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU clock spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-23 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save [...]

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Ratio CMOS Setting: [9] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency . Use <+> and <-> to adjust the value. Conguration options: [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-25 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Conguration Con[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Conguration High Denition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Contr[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-27 The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller . USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbp[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCIPnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [NO] When set to [NO], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-29 4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for syste[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the A[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-31 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power [...]

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you enable CPU Q-Fan Control. CPU Fan Prole [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan au[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-33 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main [...]

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-35 4.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the def[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility . [View Only] allows access but does not allow change to any eld. [Limited] allows chang[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-37 4.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, [...]

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8.2 ASUS Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 5.3.1 1 for details. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Reset User Data [No] Allow[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-39 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Conguration O.C. Prole 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Prole 2 Status : Not Installed Save to Prole 1 Load from Prole[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C. Prole Utility V1.06 4.8.4 Ai Net 2 Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Realtek POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-41 4.9 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Select Scre[...]

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

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-9 5.4 RAID conguration[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. Click an item to install 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating sy[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Int[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® env[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link application ASUS Express Gate Updater Installs the ASUS Express Gate™ update application. Marvell Y ukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell ® Y ukon Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses and reports[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-5 5.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH9 or JMicron ® JMB36X RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH9 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron ® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID [...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Mo st user ma nua l  les a re in P ort abl e D ocum ent Fo rma t ( PD F). Ins tal l t he Ad obe ® Ac rob at ® Rea der f rom the Ut ili tie s m en u b efor e o pen ing a u ser ma n[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-7 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general [...]

5-8 Chapter 5: Software support T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format.[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot [...]

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 7. When the logo images appear[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-1 1 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the T ime Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology . The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, [...]

5-12 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-13 Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory , CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimize[...]

5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you wan[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-15 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser . This b ro ws er displays various Windows ® manag[...]

5-16 Chapter 5: Software support PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-17 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory . Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Pre[...]

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Gear 2, AI N.O.S., AI Booster , AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily . Install the ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility . Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your comput[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-19 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/[...]

5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Auto Mode Calibration T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Settings 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 ASUS AI Gear 3 is a utility designed to congure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system performance[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-21 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite [...]

5-22 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan 2 or the Chassis Q-Fan 2 for more efcient system operation. After enabling the Q-Fan 2 function, the fans can be set to automatically adjust depending on the temperature, to decrease fan speed[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-23 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows ® OS taskbar and click [...]

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share les with high transfer rate. Y ou must rst connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail the[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-25 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:Program FilesASUSAI Direct Link. T o change its location, disable the incoming folder rst. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder under another directory . T o con[...]

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX ® High Denition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/ren[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-27 A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows ® Vista operation system, from the taskbar , double-click the SoundMAX ® BlackHawk icon to display the SoundMAX ® control panel. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to activate digital signal processing. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX BlackHawk[...]

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Playback Settings T o congure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. Y ou can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset. Move the slide[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-29 More Settings Click for the further congurations. Equalizer Allows you to congure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. Recording Settings T o change the recording settings, click the Recording button on the control panel. Y ou can adjust the speaker delay of Microphone or Line In by moving the slider[...]

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker T rim and Speaker Delay . Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility , version information, AudioESP , etc.[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-31 B. SoundMAX If you are using Windows ® XP operating system,from the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX ® icon to display the SoundMAX ® Control Panel. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily congure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen inst[...]

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Jack configuration This screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the T est button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust micr[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-33 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click t[...]

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support Microphone options Click the Microphone tab to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features V oice recording Enables Noise Filter function. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stre[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-35 5.3.1 1 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web and Skype. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer , you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser , Skype, or other Express Gate applications. enter OS launch Skype direct[...]

5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Besides using the LaunchBar , you can also switch between applications by pressing <Alt> +<T ab> on the keyboard. Y ou can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to bring up a menu of applications. The red triangle on an application icon in the LaunchBar denotes that the application is already running.[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-37 Network Conguration Specify how your computer connects to the Internet. Enable all the network ports that you may use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer . • Y ou can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate will automatical[...]

5-38 Chapter 5: Software support shows mute status; click to change volume click to choose i nput language and method as w ell as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default) click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc) left-click to set date and time; right-click to choose between 12-hour and 24-hour display formats click to [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-39 3. Make the proper network congurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. Express Gate will automatically use whichever port (LAN1[...]

5-40 Chapter 5: Software support Conguring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s rst screen. Express Gate conguration options are under T ools conguration menu page. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-41 T o install the Express Gate Updater , launch the installer and follow on-screen prompts. T o use the Express Gate Updater , launch the application and follow on-screen prompts. The Updater can preserve your Express Gate settings and personal data (web browser bookmarks, etc.) while doing an update. Use the checkbox[...]

5-42 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to congure Serial A T A hard disk drives as RAID sets. • The Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SA T A RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial A T[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-43 5.4.3 Intel ® RAID congurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel ® Matrix Storage congurations for Serial A T A hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS Y ou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can cr[...]

5-44 Chapter 5: Software support Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge. T o enter the Intel ?[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-45 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) T o create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 0([...]

5-46 Chapter 5: Software support 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array , then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mai[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-47 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) T o create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1[...]

5-48 Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) T o create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-49 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) T o create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] [[...]

5-50 Chapter 5: Software support 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XX[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-51 5.4.4 JMicron ® RAID Conguration The JMicron ® Serial A T A controller allows you to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD sets on the external Serial A T A hard disk drives. Before creating a RAID set Prepare the following items: 1. T wo SA T A HDDs, preferably with the same model and capacity . 2. A write-enable[...]

5-52 Chapter 5: Software support Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 1. During POST , press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 Copyright (C) 2004-2005 JMicron Technology http://www. jmicron.com HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB Non-RAID HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380 164 G[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-53 2. When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create. 3. When the Disks item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to highlight an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set, then press the space bar to conrm selection. Repeat the process until the H[...]

5-54 Chapter 5: Software support 5. When done, press <Enter> to conrm the creation of the RA ID set. A dialogue box appears to conrm the action. Press <Y> to conrm; otherwise, press <N>. 6. The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the RAID set you created. [RAID Disk Drive List] Mo d el N am[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-55 Deleting a RAID set 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete. A selected set shows a sign before it. Press the <Del> key to delete the set. 3. A dialogue box appear[...]

5-56 Chapter 5: Software support Resetting disks to non-RAID T o reset disks to non-RAID: 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to non-RAID using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to reset to non-RAID. A selected HDD shows a sign before it. 3. A dialogue box app[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-57 T o solve a Mirror conict: 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Solve Mirror Conict using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>. 2. Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to set as source drive. The selected HDD shows a sign before it. 3. Using the <T AB>, move to the RAID [...]

5-58 Chapter 5: Software support Saving the settings and exiting setup When you have nished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter> to save the current RAID conguration and exit the JMB363 RAID BOS utility . A dialogue box appears to conrm the action. Press <Y> to conrm; otherwise, pre[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-59 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH9R RAID driver disk or the Make JMicr[...]

5-60 Chapter 5: Software support T o install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6> then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to insta[...]

6 This chapter tells how to install A TI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of A TI’s Multi-Video Processing technology . ATI ® CrossFire™ technology support[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Chapter summary 6 6.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ....................................... 6-2 6.3 Software information ................................................................... 6-5[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 6-1 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFire™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave)[...]

6-2 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support Slave graphics card Master graphics card 2. Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 blue slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 6.2 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that [...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 6-3 3. Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16 black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards.[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support 6. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. 7. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor . 5. Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. 7 6[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 6-5 6.3 Software information 6.3.1 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. The A TI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems: • Windows ® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2 (SP2) •[...]

6-6 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support 6. Select the components that you want to install, then click Next . Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process. Windows automatically congures the A TI Catalyst Control Center . The status windows indicates the progress of the installation. 7. The Setup Complete wind[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 6-7 6.3.2 Using the Catalyst™ Control Center The Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the A TI hardware and software you installed. Use this application to adjust your graphic settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation. Launching the Catalyst™ Contro[...]

6-8 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box View The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views: Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners Advance - allows advanced users to access and congure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function.[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 6-9 T o enable CrossFire™: 1. Set the view to Advance . 2. Click the Crossre™ item in Graphics Settings. 3. In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable CrossFire™ . 4. Click OK to effect the setting. 2 3 4 Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys[...]

6-10 Chapter 6: A TI ® MVP technology support Profiles Click the Proles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Proles Manager , which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Preferences Click the Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language, restore def[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 6-1 1 Help Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version information.[...]

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A CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology ........................................... A-3[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T . Y ou can download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www .asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the B[...]

A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conguration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep T echnology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. 4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exi[...]

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading T echnology . • Hy per -Thr ead ing Te chn ol ogy is sup por ted und er Win dow s ® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only . Under Linux, use the Hyper- Threading com[...]

A-4 Appendix: CPU features[...]