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  • Page 1 P5E3 Deluxe/ WiFi-AP @n...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ... 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features ... 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Chapter 4: 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 BIOS setup program ... 4-8 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.3.6 SATA Configuration ... 4-13 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration ... 4-14 4.3.8 System Information ... 4-15 Ai Tweaker menu ... 4-16 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ... 4-16 4.4.2 CPU Ratio Control ... 4-17 4.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge ... 4-17 4.4.4 DRAM Frequency ...
  • Page 6 AI NET2 ...5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ... 5-18 5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 ... 5-20 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ... 5-21 5.3.7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ... 5-22 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster ... 5-23 5.3.9...
  • Page 7 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 Chapter 6: CrossFire™ technology support ® Overview ... 6-1 6.1.1 Requirements ... 6-1 6.1.2 Before you begin ...

  • Page 8: Notices

    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.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To 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.

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 12: P5E3 Deluxe/Wifi-Ap @N Specifications Summary

    ® Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors ® Intel next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU ® * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel X38 / ICH9R with Intel ® ® Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max.
  • Page 13 - 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...
  • Page 14 System Panel (Q-Connector) 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS 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 in your package with the list below.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Core™ 2 Quad Processor Ready ® This motherboard supports the latest Intel LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The Intel the most powerful CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel in the new 45 nm manufacturing process.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

  • Page 21: Asus Ai Lifestyle Unique Features

    Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
  • Page 22 See page 2-35 for details. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See pages 4-32 and 5-22 for details.
  • Page 23 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 Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

  • Page 24: Asus Intelligent Performance And Overclocking Features

    ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-23 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the...

  • Page 25: Chapter 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-6 System memory ... 2-13 Expansion slots ... 2-17 Jumper ... 2-21 Connectors ... 2-22 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP Onboard LED ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n SB_PWR Standby Powered Power...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits 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.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Layout

    PCIEX16_2 DET_PCI2 PCI2 JMB363 DET_X16_3 PCIEX16_3 SPDIF_OUT COM1 AAFP Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 24.5cm (9.6in) LGA775 Intel ® P5E3 DELUXE USB910_ASAP agere L-FW3227-100 IE1394_2 USB1112 USB78...

  • Page 30: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots DDR3 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x 1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Coaxial S/PDIF Out port LAN 1 (RJ-45) port IEEE 1394a port LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Center/Subwoofer port (orange) Rear Speaker Out port (black)
  • Page 31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI card) System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...

  • Page 32: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu

    To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n This side of the socket box should face you. PnP cap...
  • Page 34 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan connector. Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n processor, the package includes the CPU fan ® ®...
  • Page 36 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP CPU fan connector DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 37: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-11...
  • Page 38 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 39: System Memory

    You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode DIMM_A1 — Single-Channel — Dual-channel (1) — Dual-channel (2) Populated ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 — Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 —...
  • Page 40 • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. •...
  • Page 41 Supports two modules inserted into either the orange slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual- channel memory configuration. Supports four modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual- channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Chip Part No.

  • Page 42: Installing A Dimm

    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. To install a DIMM: Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 43: Expansion Slots

    IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 2-17...

  • Page 44: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority — * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 LAN (8110SC) SATA (363) LAN(8056) PCIe x16 1 PCIe x16 2 PCIe x16 3 PCIe x1 1 PCIe x1 2 USB controller 1...

  • Page 45: Pci Slots

    PCI Express device on the Universal PCI Express slot (black). PCI slot 1 PCI Express x1_1 slot ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n PCIe x16_3 slot (black, @x4 or x1) PCI slot 2 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (blue, @x16) PCI Express x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, @x16)

  • Page 46: Ai Slot Detector

    Primary PCI Express x16 slots The primary PCI Express x16 slots support PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Universal PCI Express slot (max. x4 mode) This motherboard also supports a Universal PCI Express slot with a maximum speed of 2 GB/s.

  • Page 47: Jumper

    Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n CLRTC Normal...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
  • Page 49 The external SATA port supports external SATA 3 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-channel 6-channel Line In Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Mic In –...
  • Page 50 • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. •...

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP Floppy disk drive connector ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1...
  • Page 52 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_E IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
  • Page 53 When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for details. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Matrix Storage Technology through the ® SATA1 RSATA_TXP1...
  • Page 54 If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.

  • Page 55: Fan Connectors

    You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.

  • Page 56: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 57 CPU: Intel ® Memory: 512 MB DDR3 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
  • Page 58 P5E3 DELUXE P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP Internal audio connector 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable.

  • Page 59: System Panel Connector

    ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n PLED SPEAKER PANEL RESET...

  • Page 60: Asus Q-Connector

    ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You 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. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector...

  • Page 61: Installing The Optional Fans

    Carefully push down the fan until it snugly fits the heatsink, then connect the fan cable. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Fit the fan to the grooved edge of the heatsink. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard.
  • Page 62 Follow the previous instructions to install the other optional fan. The photo on the right shows the fans installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or PWR_FAN connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components.

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Turning off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...

  • Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected...

  • Page 66: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows If you are using Windows Click the Start button then select ShutDown.

  • Page 67: Chapter 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 68 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-8 Main menu ... 4-11 Ai Tweaker ... 4-16 Advanced menu ... 4-23 Power menu ... 4-29 Boot menu ... 4-33 Tools menu ... 4-37 Exit menu ... 4-41 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...

  • Page 69: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
  • Page 70 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 71 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 72: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 73: Afudos Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...
  • Page 74 A:\>afudos /iP5E3D.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5E3D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ... done Reading flash ...

  • Page 75: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 76: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 77: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...

  • Page 78: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific 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 screen means that the iteam has a...

  • Page 79: Main Menu

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [10:55:25] [Mon 04/23/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]...

  • Page 80: Sata 1-6

    4.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Main SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor...

  • Page 81: Sata Configuration

    If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n [Enhanced] [IDE] [Disabled]...

  • Page 82: Ahci Configuration

    Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 4.3.7 AHCI Configuration...

  • Page 83: System Information

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit...

  • Page 84: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Control FSB Strap to North Bridge DRAM Frequency...

  • Page 85: Cpu Ratio Control

    PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 150. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n CPU External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz...

  • Page 86: Dram Frequency

    4.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800 MHz] [DDR3-835MHz] [DDR3-1002MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1111] [DDR3-1333] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency settings. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

  • Page 87: Dram Static Read Control

    DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.9 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Set this item to [Light] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] to enhance DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Moderate] [Light] [Strong] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 4-19...

  • Page 88: Ai Clock Skew For Channel

    4.4.10 Ai Clock Skew for Channel A [Auto] Configuration 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] 4.4.11 Ai Clock Skew for Channel B [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps]...
  • Page 89 [Manual] and [X.M.P.]. CPU Voltage Damper [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU voltage damper. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.63x] [0.61x] [0.59x] [0.57x] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Blue Yellow 1.50V~1.78V 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V~1.50V 1.50V~1.68V...

  • Page 90: Cpu Spread Spectrum

    North Bridge Voltage Reference [Auto] Configuration 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.14 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the PCI Express clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 91: Advanced Menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to [Manual]. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
  • Page 92 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. Configuration options: [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.

  • Page 93: Chipset

    PEG Port Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you set PEG Port Control to [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [PEG/PCI]...

  • Page 94: Onboard Device Configuration

    4.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller Controller Mode Realtek GigaBit LAN LAN Boot ROM Marvell GigaBit LAN LAN Boot ROM Onboard Wireless LAN Agere Firewire 1394 Serial Port1 Address v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 95: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 96: Pcipnp

    BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware OSes.

  • Page 97: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power...

  • Page 98: Apm Configuration

    4.6.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Energy Star 4.0C Support v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 99: Hardware Monitor

    Chassis Fan 4 Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage Voltage Voltage ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Control v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.
  • Page 100 The following item appears only when you enable CPU Q-Fan Control. CPU Fan Profile [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.

  • Page 101: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power...

  • Page 102: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 103: Security

    Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot <Enter> to change password.

  • Page 104: Change User Password

    Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility.

  • Page 105: Tools Menu

    4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-4, section 4.1.2 for details.

  • Page 106: Asus Express Gate

    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 5.3.11 for details.

  • Page 107: Asus O.c. Profile

    This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Restore CMOS BOARD:...

  • Page 108: Ai Net 2

    4.8.4 Ai Net 2 Pair Status Length Marvell Controller 0 N/A N/A Realtek Controller 0 N/A N/A Marvell POST Check LAN cable Realtek POST Check LAN cable v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 109: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
  • Page 110 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 111: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the softwares. Software support...
  • Page 112 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support DVD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-9 RAID configurations ... 5-42 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-59 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...

  • Page 113: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 114: Drivers Menu

    Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver Installs the EPU + AI Gear 3 driver. Install this driver before the ASUS AI Suite utility. ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver ADI1988 audio driver and application.

  • Page 115: Utilities Menu

    Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 116 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 Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that ®...

  • Page 117: Make Disk Menu

    ® 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 driver. ® ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...

  • Page 118: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ® 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ® Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 119: Other Information

    DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n ASUS EPU + AI Gear 3 Driver...

  • Page 120: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 121: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 122 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 123: Ai Net2

    If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable desktop by clicking Start >...

  • Page 124: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 125 When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-13...
  • Page 126 Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
  • Page 127 DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Small display ® 5-15...
  • Page 128 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, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 129 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Loads your saved Cancels or configuration ignores your changes Saves your...

  • Page 130: Asus Ai Suite

    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.
  • Page 131 Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE...

  • Page 132: Asus Epu Utility -- Ai Gear 3

    5.3.5 ASUS EPU Utility -- AI Gear 3 ASUS AI Gear 3 is a utility designed to configure and support all ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) features. This easy-to-use utility provides four system performance profiles that adjusts the processor frequency and vCore voltage for different computing needs.

  • Page 133: Asus Ai Nap

    To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-21...

  • Page 134: Asus Q-Fan 2

    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 efficient 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, or to achieve the maximum fan speed.

  • Page 135: Asus Ai Booster

    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...

  • Page 136: Asus Ai Direct Link

    You must first 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 AI Direct Link feature.
  • Page 137 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the incoming folder first. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder under another directory.

  • Page 138: Ai Audio 2 (Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility)

    5.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX The ADI AD1988B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 139 Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with the vocal clarity added for use with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) is only available under the Windows Vista™ operating system. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Vista operation system, from the taskbar, double-click to activate digital signal processing. ®...
  • Page 140 Playback Settings To configure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You 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.
  • Page 141 More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n Port settings Click the tab to display the rear panel ports for Microphone or Line In. 5-29...
  • Page 142 Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support...
  • Page 143 By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n XP operating system,from the taskbar, double-click on Control Panel. ® control panel, you can easily ®...
  • Page 144 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre-written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 5-32 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust...
  • Page 145 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 the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-33...
  • Page 146 • The Directional Array and Speaker Phonefunction only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • The ASUS Array Mic is purchased separately. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel >...

  • Page 147: Asus Express Gate

    5.3.11 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.

  • Page 148: Configuration Panel

    Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also switch between applications by pressing <Alt> +<Tab> on the keyboard. You 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.
  • Page 149 It can also be configured to dock on any of the four sides of the screen. shows network status; click to configure network ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-37...
  • Page 150 shows mute status; click to change volume click to choose input language and method as well 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 show ”About Express Gate”...
  • Page 151 Then enter the username and password for your dial-up account. Then enable xDSL/cable dial-up to establish the PPPoE connection. When PPPoE is enabled, the port (LAN1 or LAN2) it uses will automatically be unchecked and grayed out. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-39...
  • Page 152 New versions of the Express Gate software will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Express Gate software is released as an image file with .DFI extension.
  • Page 153 Clearing the user data is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 5-41...

  • Page 154: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The Intel ® ICH9R Southbridge RAID includes a high performance SATA • RAID controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels.

  • Page 155: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press <Enter>, then select Enabled from the options. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n ® ® 5-43...
  • Page 156 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 ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel ®...

  • Page 157: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: Volume0...
  • Page 158 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 mainly for audio and video editing.
  • Page 159 Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n [ CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...
  • Page 160 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, 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. Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume.
  • Page 161 [TAB]-Next Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press <Enter>. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n [ CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume5...
  • Page 162 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX [↑↓]-Previous/Next Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press <Space>...

  • Page 163: Jmicron

    Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows Always install the JMB363 driver before creating RAID sets. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n OS installation disk (Windows XP) BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled]...

  • Page 164: Creating A Raid Set

    Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 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 HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80 HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380 Press <Ctrl-J> to enter RAID Setup Utility... The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears.
  • Page 165 HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the block size. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n [Create New RAID] Name : JRAID Level: 1-Mirror Disks: Select Disk...
  • Page 166 When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97 [Create New RAID] Name: JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block: 128 KB...

  • Page 167: Deleting A Raid Set

    Model Name Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID TAB]-Switch Window [ ↑↓ ]-Select Item Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict...
  • Page 168 Resetting disks to non-RAID • An HDD that has been previously configured as part of another RAID set in another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID HDD, you cannot select this HDD when configuring a RAID set through the JMB363 utility.
  • Page 169 Rebuild Mirror Drive Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [RAID Disk Drive List] Model Name Members(HDDx) RDD0: JRAID ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n [Main Menu] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive Revert HDD to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict...
  • Page 170 Rebuilding a Mirror Drive When one of the disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration is unplugged from the system, then plugged in again, a dialogue box appears to ask you to rebuild the Mirror drive. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>. This option allows you to rebuild the Mirror drive later and synchronize the data between two hard disks.

  • Page 171: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n ® ICH9R RAID driver disk or the Make JMicron ®...
  • Page 172 To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 173: Chapter 6: Ati Crossfire™ Technology Support

    This chapter tells how to install ATI ® CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology. CrossFire™ ® technology support...
  • Page 174 Chapter summary Overview ... 6-1 Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ... 6-2 Software information ... 6-5 ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...

  • Page 175: Overview

    Close all current applications. Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Select your current graphics card driver/s. Select Add/Remove. Restart your system. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n CrossFire™ technology that allows you to ® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service ®...

  • Page 176: Installing Crossfire™ Graphics Cards

    Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards Before installing a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with the ATI CrossFire™ Edition graphics card. ® To install the graphics cards: Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card. Slave graphics card Insert the CrossFire™...
  • Page 177 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. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics cards. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...
  • Page 178 Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card. Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card. Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor. Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...

  • Page 179: Software Information

    Click Next to continue from the installation window that appears. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service ® XP Professional 64-bit Edition. ® Vista 32/64 bit Edition. (Will be ready later. Visit the ATI...
  • Page 180 Select the components that you want to install, then click Next. • Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop management software, as well as the ATI driver. • Select Custom to individually choose desired software components. Setup prepares the installation wizard that will guide you to setup process.

  • Page 181: Using The Catalyst™ Control Center

    Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center > • On the Windows ® Catalyst™ Control Center • Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut. • On the Windows task bar, double- ® click the Catalyst™ Control Center icon. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...
  • Page 182 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 configure the complete features of the software Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function. Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...
  • Page 183 CrossFire™. Click OK to effect the setting. Hotkeys Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing certain functions quickly. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n...
  • Page 184 Profiles Click the Profiles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Profiles 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 defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon.
  • Page 185 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. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n 6-11...
  • Page 186 6-12 Chapter 6: ATI MVP technology support ®...

  • Page 187: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 188: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

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

  • Page 189: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 190: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. Press <F10>...

  • Page 191: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper- -Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with ®...
  • Page 192 Appendix: CPU features...

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