ASUS P5E3 PREMIUM WIFI-AP@N FUTURE AND SPECIFICATION
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The P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP is an Intel® X48 chipset-based motherboard that combines powerful performance with great energy efficiency; and supports DDR3 1800MHz dual-channel memory architecture and Dual PCI Express 2.0 x16 lanes for extreme graphics performance. It also comes with the world’s first ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), allowing the CPU power supply to be digitally monitored and fine-tuned with improved VRM efficiency in heavy or light loadings – attaining the best possible power efficiency and energy savings to help save the environment. The P5E3 DELUXE/WiFi-AP also supports 802.11n WiFi specifications onboard for faster data transfers
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TECHNICAL DETAILS OF ASUS P5E3 PREMIUM WIFI-AP@N MOTHERBOARD
Although Intel never issued a press release to properly launch their X48 chipset, there are numerous motherboards available at popular e-tailers from the likes of ASUS, DFI, Gigabyte, MSI and of course, Intel themselves. We’ve had X48 boards in-house for a while now, so there is no better time to relay our experiences and post some reviews!
The first board to arrive was the P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n from ASUS, an upgrade of sorts to their P5E3 Deluxe. The main difference is the chipset, however, so overall, both are near-identical in almost all regards.
From time to time, companies may choose to release a product that serves the sole purpose of keeping the flow of releases constant, regardless of how revolutionary it is. That’s what X48 is, essentially. For those unaware, the difference between X38 and X48 is that the latter officially supports processors with a 1600MHz FSB. At this point in time, the Core 2 Extreme QX9770 is the only LGA775 desktop processor to fit that description.
You might think that there has to be more to it than that, but there isn’t. Even the same Intel chipset drivers can be applied to either X38 or X48, as nothing changes except that small profile. Overall, it’s a speed bump, and since most people have reached 400MHz and beyond already, the jump doesn’t feel all that exciting.
What this should mean, however, is that X48 motherboards will contain the highest binned chipsets to come out of Santa Clara, which could result in better overall overclocks. However, X38 wasn’t too much of a lightweight, with people reaching speeds in excess of 2000MHz. Regardless, it’s here, it’s the ‘best’ and it perfectly fits the QX9700. That’s all you need to know.
ASUS P5E3 PREMIUM WIFI-AP@N FEATURES AND DISCUSSION
Like the P5E3 Deluxe before it, the Premium is designed for those who value features over overclocking. In some regards, it could almost be considered a luxury board, given the feature set and $375 US price tag. At that price, it costs around $50 more than the X38-based P5E3 Deluxe. It’s the Porsche of motherboards, no question.
Keeping in mind that the Premium’s lone upgrade is the simple chipset upgrade, I can already not recommend this particular model, unless you really want native 1600MHz FSB support for your brand-new QX9770.
Of all the X38/X48 boards available, this is one of the most robust. It has a fantastic layout, offers efficient and passive cooling, offers lots of connectivity and even support for three GPUs in Crossfire mode. One of the largest benefits of the board is the included 802.11n WiFi – a huge bonus for some. It means you don’t need a separate add-in card, and keeps things all-in-one.
Regarding the design, I have no immediate complaints. I am a fan of the colors ASUS choose to use, and though a simple thing, it looks fantastic once installed into a killer rig. I love darker colors, so it works. I am not a fan of the blue heatsink guards, however. The silver ones used on the Deluxe version of the board look far better. But ASUS had to differentiate the two somehow.
TECHNICAL SUPPORTS OF ASUS P5E3 PREMIUM WIFI-AP@AN MOTHERBOARD.
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CPU |
.LGA 775 socket For Intel Core 2 Extreme/core 2 Quad /core 2 Duo/Pentium Extreme/Pentium D/Pentium 4 Processor .Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 Processor .Support Intel next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU. |
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Chipset |
.Intel x48/ICH9R with Intel Fast Memory Access Technology. |
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System BUS |
.1600/1333/1066/800 MHz. |
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Memory |
.4 x DiMM, max 8GB,DDR3 1800(O.C)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz, non-ECC,un-buffered memory .Dual channel memory architecture .Support Intel Extreme Memory profile (XMP) *Refers to WWW.computerbazar.wordpress.com or this user manual for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lidts). |
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Expansion Slots |
.3 x PCI x 16 (blue PCIe2.0 x 16 mode, black @PCIe x4 or x1 mode)with crossfire TM Technology support .2 x PCIe x 1 .2 x PCI |
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Storage |
.Southbridge -6 x SATA 3.0 GB/s ports -Intel matrix storage technology support RAID 0,1,5 and 10 .JMicron JMB363 PATA and SATA controller -1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 SATA devices -2 x External SATA 3.0 GB/s Port (SATA on the GO) -Support SATA RAID 0,1 JBOD |
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LAN |
.Dual Gigabit LAN controllers .Marvell 88E8056 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 .Realtek RTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 |
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Audio |
.ADI AD1988B 8-channel high Definition Audio CODEC -Support jack-sensing, Enumeration,multi-streaming -Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out Ports at back I/O. |
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Wireless LAN |
.ASUS WIFI-AP@n -300 mbps* IEEE 802.11n(Draft) and backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11g/b -Software Access Point mode *300mbps is IEEE 802.11n draft specification. Actual throughput will vary depending on the Wireless environment and other parameters. |
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USB |
.10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 Ports at mid-board,6ports at back panel) |
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Other Features |
.ASUS my logo 3 |
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Internal I/O Connectors |
.2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports .1 x Floppy disk drive connector. .1 x IDE connector .1 x COM connector .6 x SATA connector .1 x CPU Fan connector .4 x chassis Fan connector .1 x Power Fan connector .1 x IEEE 1394a connector .Front panel audio connector .1 x S/PDIF out Header .Chassis Intrusion connector .CD audio in .24-pin ATX power connector .2 x 2 pin ATX 12V power connector .System panel(Q-connector)
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BIOS |
.16 Mb Flash ROM,AMI BIOS,PnP,DM12.0,WFM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS Crash Free BIOS 3 |
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Accessories |
.Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable .FDD cable .6 x serial ATA cables .1 x 2-port serial ATA power cable .ASUS Q-connector .1 x 2 port USB2.0/1 port IEEE 1394 module .2 x optional Fan for Water cooling or passive cooling only .ASUS WIFI-AP@n omni directional antenna |
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Support CD |
.Drivers .ASUS PC probe II .ASUS AI suite .ASUS WIFI-AP@n Wizard .Anti-virus software (OEM version) .Image-Editing suite |
