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Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment You may use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. To enter BIOS setup, press DEL key after powering on. Drive Xpert configuration options are under Tools menu. Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disks. • EZ Backup erases all original data in the hard disk connected to the SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. 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 Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Profile AI Net 2 [Auto] [Mode Change] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Drive Xpert Control [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the Drive Xpert function. Configuration options: �[A��u�t�o E��n��a��b��l��e��d�]��[D��is�a��b�le��d�] Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting] This item appears only when you set Drive Xpert Control to [Auto] or [Enabled]. Set this item to [Mode Change] to show further settings of the Drive Xpert function. Configuration options: [Last Setting] [Mode Change] The following items appear only when you set Drive Xpert Mode Update to [Mode Change]. Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] This item allows you to use Super Speed function. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and �S�A�T�A��_�E��2�(�w��h�i�te�,��p�o�r�t�1�)��c�o�n�n�e��c�to��rs��o�n� the motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�r�>��k�e�y�. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] This item a��ll�o�w��s��y�o�u��t�o��u�s�e� EZ Backup function�. �P�l�u�g��t�w�o��i�d�e�n��ti�c�a�l��S�A��T�A��h�a�r�d� drives in the �S�A�T�A��_�E��1�(�o�r�a�n�g��e�,�p�o�r�t�0��)�a�n�d��S��A�T�A�_��E�2��(�w�h�i�t�e�,�p�o�r�t�1��)�c��o��n��n��e��c��t�o��r�s��o�n� the motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�r�>��k�e�y�. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] This item allows you to use t�h�e��S��A�T�A��_�E�1��(�o�r�a�n�g�e��,�p�o�r�t�0��)�a�n�d��S��A�T�A��_�E�2��(�w�h��it�e�,�p�o��rt��1�) connectors�a�s��n�o��rm��a�l�S��A�T�A��c�o��n�n�e�c�t�o�r�s�. When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-49

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
P5Q Deluxe specifications summary	12
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	17
1.2 Package contents	17
1.3 Special features	18
1.3.1 Product highlights	18
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	19
1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features	23
Chapter 2: Hardware information	25
2.1 Before you proceed	27
2.2 Motherboard overview	28
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	28
2.2.2 Layout contents	29
2.2.3 Placement direction	30
2.2.4 Screw holes	30
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	31
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	32
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	35
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	36
2.4 System memory	37
2.4.1 Overview	37
2.4.2 Memory configurations	38
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	43
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	43
2.5 Expansion slots	44
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	44
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	44
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	45
2.5.4 PCI slots	46
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	46
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	46
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot	46
2.6 Jumpers	48
2.7 Onboard switches	50
2.8 Connectors	51
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	51
2.8.2 Internal connectors	53
2.8.3 Installing the optional fan	66
2.9 Starting up for the first time	67
2.10 Turning off the computer	68
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function	68
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch	68
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	69
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	71
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	71
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	74
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility	75
3.2 BIOS setup program	77
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	78
3.2.2 Menu bar	78
3.2.3 Navigation keys	78
3.2.4 Menu items	79
3.2.5 Sub-menu items	79
3.2.6 Configuration fields	79
3.2.7 Pop-up window	79
3.2.8 Scroll bar	79
3.2.9 General help	79
3.3 Main menu	80
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	80
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	80
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	80
3.3.4 Language [English]	80
3.3.5 SATA 1-6	81
3.3.6 Storage Configuration	82
3.3.7 AHCI Configuration	83
3.3.8 System Information	84
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	85
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	85
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	86
3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]	86
3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	86
3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto]	87
3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	87
3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]	88
3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto]	89
3.4.9 MEM. OC Charger	89
3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto]	89
3.4.11 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]	89
3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.13 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto]	90
3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto]	90
3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.16 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.18 NB Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.19 NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]	91
3.4.20 SB Voltage [Auto]	91
3.4.21 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]	91
3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	91
3.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	91
3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	92
3.5 Advanced menu	93
3.5.1 TPM Configuration	93
3.5.2 CPU Configuration	94
3.5.3 Chipset	96
3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration	97
3.5.5 USB Configuration	98
3.5.6 PCIPnP	99
3.6 Power menu	100
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	100
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	100
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	100
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	100
3.6.5 APM Configuration	101
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor	102
3.7 Boot menu	104
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	104
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	105
3.7.3 Security	106
3.8 Tools menu	108
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	108
3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto]	109
3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting]	109
3.8.4 Express Gate	110
3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile	111
3.8.6 AI Net 2	112
3.9 Exit menu	113
Chapter 4: Software support	115
4.1 Installing an operating system	117
4.2 Support DVD information	117
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	117
4.2.2 Drivers menu	118
4.2.3 Utilities menu	119
4.2.4 Make disk menu	121
4.2.5 Manual menu	122
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information	122
4.2.7 Other information	123
4.3 Software information	125
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	125
4.3.2 AI NET2	127
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	128
4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	134
4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap	136
4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert	137
4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster	139
4.3.8 ASUS EPU–6 Engine	140
4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link	144
4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)	146
4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert	155
4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD	166
4.4 RAID configurations	176
4.4.1 RAID definitions	176
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	177
4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	177
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	185
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	185
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	185
Appendix: CPU features	187
A.1 Intel® EM64T	189
Using the Intel® EM64T feature	189
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	189
A.2.1 System requirements	189
A.2.2 Using the EIST	190
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	191

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Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment

You may use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. To enter BIOS

setup, press

DEL

key after powering on. Drive Xpert conﬁguration options are

under

Tools

menu.

Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your

data in your hard disks.

•

EZ Backup

erases all original data in the hard disk connected to the

SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard.

•

Super Speed

erases

all original data in both hard disks.

Drive Xpert Control [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Drive Xpert function.

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

[Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

[Enabled] [Disabled]

Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting]

This item appears only when you set

Drive Xpert Control

to [Auto] or

[Enabled]. Set this item to [Mode Change] to show further settings of the

Drive Xpert function. Conﬁguration options: [Last Setting] [Mode Change]

The following items appear only when you set

Drive Xpert Mode Update

[Mode Change].

Update To Super Speed [Press Enter]

This item allows you to use

Super Speed

function. Plug two identical SATA hard

drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on

SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on

the motherboard and press the <Enter> key.

and press the <Enter> key.

Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter]

This item allows you to use

allows you to use

EZ Backup

function. Plug two identical SATA hard

. Plug two identical SATA hard

drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on

SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on

connectors on

the motherboard and press the <Enter> key.

and press the <Enter> key.

Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter]

This item allows you to use the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1)

the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1)

connectors as normal SATA connectors.

as normal SATA connectors.

When using one hard disk in

Normal Mode

, connect the hard disk to the

SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard.

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

General Help

F10

Save and Exit

ESC

Exit

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Drive Xpert Control

[Auto]

Drive Xpert Mode Update

[Mode Change]

Update To Super Speed

[Press Enter]

Update To EZ Backup

[Press Enter]

Update To Normal Mode

[Press Enter]

Express Gate

[Enabled]

Enter OS Timer

[10 Seconds]

Reset User Data

[No]

ASUS O.C. Proﬁle

AI Net 2

Press ENTER to run

the utility to select

and update BIOS.

This utility doesn't

support :

1.NTFS format