Asus P5Q Deluxe User Manual - Page 39

ASUS P5Q Deluxe

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P5Q Deluxe Motherboard Qualiﬁed Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-1066MHz capability

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

CL

Chip

Brand

SS/

DS

Part No.

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

A*

B*

C*

1GB

APACER

N/A

N/A

APACER

DS

78.0AG9S.9KF

•

•

2GB (Kit of 2)

CORSAIR

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

N/A

DS

Box P/N: TWIN2X2048-8500C5

(CM2X1024-8500C5)(EPP)

•

4GB (Kit of 2)

CORSAIR

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

N/A

DS

Box P/N:TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF

(CM2X2048-8500C5D)(EPP)

•

•

1GB

CORSAIR

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

DS

CM2X1024-8500C5D(EPP)

•

1GB

CRUCIAL

100258

N/A

CRUCIAL

SS

BL12864AL1065.8FE5

•

1GB

CRUCIAL

97533

N/A

CRUCIAL

DS

BL12864AA1065.16FD5

•

2GB (Kit of 2)

G.SKILL

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

N/A

DS

F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK

•

•

•

4GB (Kit of 2)

G.SKILL

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

N/A

DS

F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK

•

1GB

G.SKILL

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

N/A

DS

F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK

•

•

•

1GB

GEIL

GL2L128M88BA25AB

5-5-5-15

GEIL

SS

GB22GB8500C5DC

•

•

2GB (Kit of 2)

GEIL

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

N/A

SS

GE22GB1066C5DC

•

•

4GB (Kit of 4)

GEIL

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

N/A

SS

GE24GB1066C5QC

•

•

2GB

GEIL

GL2L128M88BA25AB

5-5-5-15

GEIL

DS

GB24GB8500C5DC

•

•

1GB

GEIL

GL2L128M88BA25AB

5-5-5-15

GEIL

DS

GB24GB8500C5QC

•

•

4GB (Kit of 2)

GEIL

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

DS

GE24GB1066C5DC

•

•

4GB (Kit of 2)

GEIL

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

N/A

DS

GX24GB8500C5UDC

•

•

512MB

HYNIX

HY5PS12821F

N/A

HYNIX

SS

HYMP564U64FP8-G7 AB

•

•

•

1GB

Hynix

HY5PS12821FFP-G7

N/A

HYNIX

DS

HYMP 512U64FP8-G7

•

•

•

2GB

KINGMAX

KKB8FFBXF-CFP-18A

N/A

KINGMAX

DS

KLEE88F-B8KB5

•

512MB

Kingston

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

SS

KHX8500D2/ 512

•

1GB (Kit of 2)

Kingston

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

SS

KHX8500D2K2/1G

•

•

1GB (Kit of 2)

Kingston

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

SS

KHX8500D2K2/1GN(EPP)

•

•

1GB

Kingston

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

DS

KHX8500D2/1G

•

2GB (Kit of 2)

Kingston

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

DS

KHX8500D2K2/2GN(EPP)

•

1GB

Kingston

E5108AJBG -1J-E

N/A

N/A

DS

KVR1066D2N7/1G

•

2GB (Kit of 2)

Kingston

N/A

N/A

Kingston

DS

KVR1066D2N7K2/2G

•

1GB

MICRON

Z9JKJ

N/A

N/A

SS

MT8HTF12864AY-1GAEZES

•

•

2GB

OCZ

N/A

N/A

N/A

DS

HOCZ2RPR10662GK

•

•

•

2GB (Kit of 2)

OCZ

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

DS

OCZ2N1066SR2GK(EPP)

•

•

512MB

Qimonda

HYB18T 512800CF19F

N/A

QIMONDA SS

HYS64T64000EU-19F-C

•

•

•

1GB

Qimonda

HYB18T 512800CF19

N/A

QIMONDA DS

HYS64T128020EU-1.9-C

•

•

•

1GB

Qimonda

HYB18T 512800CF19F

N/A

N/A

DS

HYS64T128020EU-19F-C

•

•

•

2GB (Kit of 2)

Transcend

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

SS

TX1066QLU-2GK

•

•

1GB

Elixir

N2TU 51280CE-BD

N/A

ELIXIR

DS

M2Y1G64TU8HC4B-BD

•

•

1GB

KINGBOX

N/A

N/A

MICRON

DS

7YDI2

•

•

1GB

mushikin

N/A

N/A

N/A

DS

996535

•

•

512MB

PQI

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

PQI

SS

PQI28500-1024DB

•

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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