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    P5Q Deluxe Motherboard
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    for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS
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    ix About this guide x P5Q Deluxe specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 Chapter
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    3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window
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    3-15 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 3-15 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting 3-16 3.4.3 FSB Strap CPU Spread Spectrum 3-21 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum 3-22 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.5.1 TPM Configuration 3-23 3.5.2 CPU Configuration 3-24 3.5.3 Chipset 3-26 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration 3-27 3.5.5 USB
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    Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40 3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-41 3.8.6 AI Net 2 3-42 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-50 4.4 RAID configurations 4-60 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-60 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-61 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-61 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver
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    The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of
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    describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
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    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. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified
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    P5Q Deluxe specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back
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    Audio I/O ports 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 SATA connectors (Red) 1 x CPU Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x ASUS Optional Fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-1
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    bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. See page 2-20-2-21 for details. Serial
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    for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - helping save power and money. See page 4-24 for details. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-3
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    ports, where it can be carried away by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it provides options for users
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    the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-33 for details. 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 Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert
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    the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-39 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate
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    the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-7
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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    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. 2 Hardware information
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    Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-42 ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 21. ASUS Express Gate SSD Page 2-36 2-6 2-33 2-11 2-23 2-34 2-27 2-25 2-28 2-30 2-22 2-38 2-24 2-27 2-31 2-34 2-32 2-37 2-35 2-37 4-50 ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-3
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-5
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    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards (4A), then push the PnP cap from the 4B load plate window to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    , ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-7
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    the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix
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    match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-9
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    errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-11
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    If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You
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    996535 PQI28500-1024DB DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-13
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    P5Q Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ Part No. DS 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 1GB 1GB -CF7 M391T5663QZ3-CF7 T800UA12C4 T800UB1GC4 AET760UD00-25DC08X AET760UD00-25DB97X DIMM socket support (Optional
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    DS D48001GP3-63BJU DS D48002GP0-73BCU DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P5Q Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL 512MB 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB
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    P5Q Deluxe Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. CL 512MB 1GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 512MB 1GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 2GB Asint Asint CENTURY CENTURY Kingbox MDT MDT Patriot Patriot UMAX UMAX DDRII6408-
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    to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or
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    - USB controller 6 - - - - - shared - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - shared - - - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - shared - ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-19
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    . Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots
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    of the PCIe x1 slots is occupied, the universal PCI Express x16 slot (black) will downgrade to max. x1 speed. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-21
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    the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to
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    cause the system to halt. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2-3. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-23
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    2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power on or reboot system quickly and conveniently when you want to fine-tune performance on a bare or open-case system. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the
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    8. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-25
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    In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. External SATA port. This port connects to
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    supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    Ultra DMA 133/100 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. Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of device
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    BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service graphics cards. right angle side ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-29
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    SATA_E2 (white, port 1) ports are for SATA hard drives only. ATAPI device is not supported. • Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function: All original data of the SATA_E2 Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    . Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis supports 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. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-31
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    of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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
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    ! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. • If you install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-33
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    9. 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
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    front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Refer to 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration for details. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you are
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    you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/PDIF out cable is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-37
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    15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the
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    respective front panel cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the QConnector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    cooler or a water cooler. Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Position , then on the motherboard. connect the fan cable. • Plug the optional fan cables to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure
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    beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-41
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    2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more
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    This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-1
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    update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 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
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    ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5QD.ROM P5QD ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-3
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    -in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then
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    returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 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 P5Q Deluxe 3-5
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    BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5QD.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
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    under the Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • 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. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-7
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    Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings
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    Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-9
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    overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language
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    multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-11
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    the item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver
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    when you set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out ] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-13
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    automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0306 Build Date : 05/13/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1
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    following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to North
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    Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the and keys to adjust
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    B1/B2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on your settings of the following - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-17
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    The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: DRAM Clocks] 3rd Information: 12-5-1-4-4 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto] enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-18
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    memory overclocking charger feature. Setting this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility
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    supported is [1.70000V]. See 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details. 3.4.13 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. The values range from 0.370x to 0.760x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking
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    Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-21
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    3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    /TPM setting. Configuration options: [YES] [NO] The following items appear only when you set the TCG/TPM SUPPORT item to [YES]. Execute TPM COMMAND [Last setting] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM security chip. Configuration options: [Last setting] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-23
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    the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled
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    ], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. When enabled, the CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    ] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory hole mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell IDE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Marvell IDE controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set
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    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. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems
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    . Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-29
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    the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto
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    BIOS Power On By�P�S�/�2��K�e�y�b�o�a�rd D�i�s�a�b�l�e�d�] Energy Star 4.0C Support [Disabled] to select whether or not to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-31
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    Key] Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to pass Energy Star 4.0c rating. When enabled, S3-PS/2 & USB wake-up functions will be connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control
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    is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-33
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    then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive
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    waits for the key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-35
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    settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set
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    to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-37
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    Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [Last Setting] [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS
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    application instructions. Update To Normal mode [Press Enter] This item appears only when you set the Drive Xpert Mode Update item to [Mode change] and uses the orange SATA port labeled SATA_E1 (port 0) and the white SATA port labeled SATA_E2 (port 1) as normal SATA ports. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-39
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    browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.3.12 ASUS Express GATE SSD for details. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User
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    [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • 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 P5Q Deluxe 3-41
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    3.8.6 AI Net 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Marvell Check LAN cable during POST. Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , 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 P5Q Deluxe 3-43
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    3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver
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    update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems
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    improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate SSD Installs the ASUS Express Gate SSD update application. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Marvell
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    contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-5
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    the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 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. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
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    additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support 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 P5Q Deluxe 4-7
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    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. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the
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    button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • 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 P5Q Deluxe 4-11
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    your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows
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    . When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-13
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    arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move
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    the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-15
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    Disk tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter
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    memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-17
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    AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can
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    window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-19
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    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 icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode
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    AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. Click the dropdown list button and display the fan types. Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. Click
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    Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at CPU fan profile under certain limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window
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    AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-23
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    on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching 6 Engine Launch
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    each mode Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) *• Click Current to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-25
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    to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings Click to abort settings Configuration options in Advanced settings menu The following lists the configuration options and their definitions in Advanced settings menu. • CPU Frequency: Raises or lowers CPU frequency to a certain
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    options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    one of them is ASUS product) using a Windows XP Home edition users, click Steps of enabling file sharing on this pop-up message and follow the instructions to enable the incoming folder. 2. If you want to to verify the incoming user, select Use my account and set that you set a username
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    computer: This function is valid for ASUS products only. 1. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on the AI listed. Click Open to open its shared folder. 4. If necessary, enter the authorized username and password. Click OK to log in and have full access to this shared folder. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    , and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. If the
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    realistic front and rear environment. Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with the vocal clarity added for use with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    panel. You can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings factory defaults. Surround settings Allows you to change the settings of the stereo settings Click this port settings tab to display the rear panel ports configuration for the speakers or rear panel
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    settings Allows you to select an enhanced microphone input features, including No Filtering, Speakerphone, Voice Recording, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    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. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
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    -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 configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-35
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    Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support
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    to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-37
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    Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. Go to Control panel > Sound. Click the Recording tab on the top and select Microphone. Click
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    Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors when the Drive Xpert mode in BIOS setup is configured as EZ Backup or Super Speed. Otherwise, the HDD LED in the front panel flashes. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-39
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    1) connector on the motherboard will be erased. Click Ok to continue. 4. The setup is completed. Click Ok to restart your computer at once. 5. After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area turns green to indicate that EZ Backup is set up successfully. 4-40
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    . Click Ok to restart your computer at once. 5. After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area turns green to indicate that Super Speed is set up successfully. If one hard disk is corrupt, all data in both hard disks will be lost. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-41
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    Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard. To change to Normal Mode: 1. Click Mode Change to return to the main restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area turns gray to indicate that the Drive Xpert function is
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    partition volumes: 1. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop, and then select Manage from the pop-up window. 2. Select Disk Management. Right-click the unallocated space Partition Wizard screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the volume partition. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-43
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    Click to open the Event Log list Click to open the Setup Password window Click to open the Firmware Update window Click to open the Help menu Click to hide the setup window Click to return to the previous page Schedule Drive Verify Allows you to set up the schedule for verifying the hard disks
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    to set the password for configuration access. Key in the user name and password. Click Ok to apply the settings. Firmware Update Allows you to update the firmware. Click Browse to locate the firmware file that you want to update. Then click Update to start the update process. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-45
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    Using Drive Xpert funcition in Express Gate SSD environment You may use Drive Xpert function in Express Gate SSD environment by preparing only two hard disks. Launching Drive Xpert To open the ASUS Utility panel, click . Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility panel. The main screen as shown below
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    have back up all original data in the hard disk connected to the SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard. Otherwise, the system erases all data in the port 1 hard disk. Click Next to continue. 5. The setup is completed. Click OK to close the configuration window. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-47
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    disks. Otherwise, the system erases all data in both hard disks. Click Next to continue. 5. The setup is completed. Click OK to close the configuration window. 4-48 Chapter 4: Software support
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode Express Gate orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-49
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    SSD menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA
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    Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-51
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    restart and then re-enter Express Gate SSD to finish clearing the settings. This is also useful in the rare case where settings might become corrupted. The first-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate SSD environment after clearing its settings. 4-52 Chapter 4: Software support
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    on a USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status; click to configure network. Shows mute status; click to change volume. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the "ASUS Utility" panel. Click to show "About Express Gate SSD". Click to open Express Gate SSD Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on the
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    ), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. Express Gate SSD will automatically use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2 settings (i.e. DHCP). If this is the case, you don't need to click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    in your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated image album(s) Photo slideshow Help View mode selection Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT
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    To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Open the ASUS Utility panel. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to your need. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed software settings. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-57
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    Gate Updater Use the Express Gate Updater to update your existing Express Gate software to new versions or to restore the Express Gate software if it is ever corrupted. You can find Express Gate Updater Installer on the support DVD or download it from the ASUS support website. It runs on Windows
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    the Updater should do so. 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 P5Q Deluxe 4-59
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    can be created by using only two identical hard disk drives. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section
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    to display the configuration options. 4. Select [RAID] from the Configure SATA as item options, then press . 5. 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 P5Q Deluxe 4-61
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    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 you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not
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    Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 0(Stripe), and then press . small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-63
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    select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, and then press < multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back
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    Enter a name for the RAID 1 set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1(Mirror), then press < ? (Y/N): 6. Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-65
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    RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID RAID 10 set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 10 (RAID mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Enter the RAID volume capacity
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    is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. Enter a name for the RAID 5 set and press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), and then press . ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-67
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    RAID Disk Select 3 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-SelectsDisk [ENTER]-Done 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set for audio and video editing. 7. Enter the RAID volume create the RAID volume and return to the main menu
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    Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-69
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    , make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS
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    CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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    • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 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
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    computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any
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    Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5Q Deluxe A-3
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    A-4 Appendix: CPU features
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