ASUS P5E3 Deluxe: X38 and DDR3 arrives... almost
by Gary Key on September 18, 2007 4:00 AM EST- Posted in
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ASUS P5E3 Deluxe Express Gate Features
One of the new features that ASUS is launching with this board is their Express Gate application that is based on Splashtop technology. Express Gate features a unique startup screen when the system is first booted. This technology allows you to continue the POST process into your operating system, enter the BIOS setup, and power down or restart the system. The current utilities allow the user to enter a built-in web browser or launch Skype provided an internet connection is available through one of the Gigabit LAN controllers or the 802.11n wireless connection. ASUS includes a windows based utility to update the current Express Gate program code and applets.
Startup / Exit
The top screenshot shows the startup screen with the bottom screenshot showing the exit options. Express Gate can be turned off in the BIOS if this application is not interesting to the user.
Configuration
The setup and configuration of Express Gate was fairly straightforward with individual options for Date and Time, Input Devices, Language and Keyboard Layout, LaunchBar settings, Network configuration, Volume control, and Screen Resolution. Screen Resolution is limited to 1440x1050 currently but the ability to define the network connection is extensive.
Skype
During testing, our Skype connection worked perfectly during several extended conversations. The current code included will be updated before product launch and we will provide details on the final version at that time.
Web
The browser is based on Splashtop technology and performed admirably in early testing. The current code release is being optimized along with additional browser features. We visited several websites and did not run into any layout or display issues in our initial testing with this applet. Adobe Flash is also supported within the browser.
One of the new features that ASUS is launching with this board is their Express Gate application that is based on Splashtop technology. Express Gate features a unique startup screen when the system is first booted. This technology allows you to continue the POST process into your operating system, enter the BIOS setup, and power down or restart the system. The current utilities allow the user to enter a built-in web browser or launch Skype provided an internet connection is available through one of the Gigabit LAN controllers or the 802.11n wireless connection. ASUS includes a windows based utility to update the current Express Gate program code and applets.
Startup / Exit
The top screenshot shows the startup screen with the bottom screenshot showing the exit options. Express Gate can be turned off in the BIOS if this application is not interesting to the user.
Configuration
The setup and configuration of Express Gate was fairly straightforward with individual options for Date and Time, Input Devices, Language and Keyboard Layout, LaunchBar settings, Network configuration, Volume control, and Screen Resolution. Screen Resolution is limited to 1440x1050 currently but the ability to define the network connection is extensive.
Skype
During testing, our Skype connection worked perfectly during several extended conversations. The current code included will be updated before product launch and we will provide details on the final version at that time.
Web
The browser is based on Splashtop technology and performed admirably in early testing. The current code release is being optimized along with additional browser features. We visited several websites and did not run into any layout or display issues in our initial testing with this applet. Adobe Flash is also supported within the browser.
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tiggerjedi - Saturday, December 15, 2007 - link
Can you use DDR2 on the P5E3 Deluxe too or are you restricted to using only DDR3 with this motherboard?Deusfaux - Friday, September 21, 2007 - link
Something with features like the remote?chipsetguy - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - link
Some notes on Bearlake-XIt has 2 Gen2 (5Gbps) x16 PCIE slots - 32 lanes off of the north-bridge
There are of course the 1x4 (or 4 x1's) on the south bridge - these are gen1. (ICH9)
There is a hardware prefetcher to help decrease memory latency (CPU -> DRAM reads)
It natively will support 1600/1600 (X48 version).
Support for new 45nm CPU's (single quad core)
With new DDR3 already at 1800Mhz, its going to really fly!
chipsetguy - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - link
Guys - all a G35 is a re-packaged 965p - with support for fsb 1333. You guys are funny.8steve8 - Monday, September 24, 2007 - link
the g35 is not a rehashed g33 or g965your statement is false or at least misleading..
chipsetguy - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - link
My bad - is a G965. Of course it has internal graphics... My bad.Jodiuh - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - link
"...but then again we do not express any love for several board manufacturers who tend to use the entire Crayola color palette on their boards."THANK YOU!! I sincerely hope the hippies @ Gigacolor hear about/read this. What is so hard about using 3 colors like the DFI Dark, eh?
Jod
457R4LDR34DKN07 - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - link
Where is the Maximus Formula SE/Xtreame? The only thing this has really got going for it is eSata.Gary Key - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - link
The R.O.G. boards will probably be released in November. ASUS is trying to pull the date in but we do not have a final schedule, yet.larson0699 - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - link
What about disabling prefetch/superfetch, if not also a few services?