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    Motherboard P5Q-E Series
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    the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED
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    Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q-E Series 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
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    Onboard 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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    [Auto 3-22 3.4.26 NB Clock Skew [Auto 3-22 3.4.27 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized 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 Configuration 3-28 3.5.6 PCIPnP 3-29 
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    3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting 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 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu
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    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 disk without entering the OS.... 4-69 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-69 CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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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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    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 products. Refer to the ASUS contact information
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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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    /s ports - Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit LAN controllers Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2, Teaming and Redundant ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Software Access Point mode - Station mode
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    High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS Noise-Filtering 12 (10) x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel. For WiFi-AP Edition, 4 ports at
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    BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition
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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-E Series
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    Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) • The floppy disk drive cable is purchased separately. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5Q
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    of the most powerful CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process. See page 2-5 for details. Intel P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dualchannel DDR2 800 / 667 architecture, 1333 / 1066 / 800
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    service. WiFi-AP Solo is an onboard feature, which means that user will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. See page 2-27 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard
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    a key. See page 4-20 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking 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,
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    ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or solo , update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive
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    eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-40 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
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    is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 3-4 for details. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows
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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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    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 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P5Q-E Series
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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 so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q-E Series 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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    pin AAFP) 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 21. USB Connector / WiFi-AP module (10-1 pin USB1112_WFG) (WiFi-AP module is for WiFi-AP Edition only) Page 2-37 2-6 2-34 2-11 2-24 2-35 2-28 2-30 2-29 2-31 2-23 2-39 2-25 2-28 2-32 2-35 2-33 2-38 2-36 2-38 2-32 ASUS P5Q-E Series 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-E Series 2-5
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    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 a 100º angle (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-E Series 2-7
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    7. Close 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
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    no tool to install. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to
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    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 a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the
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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 the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-11
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    motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may
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    Package N/A N/A DS OCZ2FX12002GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1100MHz 15 OCZ DS OCZ2N1066SR2DK SN:00482080600160-1 • • N/A N/A DS Box P/N:OCZ2N10662GK (OCZ2N10662GK)(EPP) • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-13
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    19F-C HYS64T128020EU-1.9-C HYS64T128020EU-19F-C TX1066QLU-2GK TX1066QLJ-2GK1GB M2Y1G64TU8HC4B-BD 996535 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • BoxP/N: • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC-D (TXDD1024M1066HC5-D) P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz
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    P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) socket support (Optional • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-15
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    DS TEDD1024M800HC5 DS TEDD2048M800HC5 DS D48001GP3-63BJU DS D48002GP0-73BCU DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No
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    the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17
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    components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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    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 that the cards do not need
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    IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 - - shared - - - - - PCIE1_2 - - - shared - - - - PCIE16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE16_2 shared - - - - - - - PCIE16_3 shared - - - - - - - LAN
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    to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard also supports one Universal PCI Express x16 slot with a maximum speed of x4 link. Refer to the slot PCIe x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21
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    you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. See page 2-36 for details. • If one 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
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    the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings
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    you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.4 Ai Tweaker first to adjust the desired CPU and Northbridge performance. Make sure your system function well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of these two jumpers
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    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 system. ASUS P5Q
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    ) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. *To compliant with Energy Star 4.0, this port does not support WOL (Wake on LAN) function. LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps
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    onboard wireless LAN module that allow you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. Connect the moveable omni-directional antennas to these ports. 11. Wireless LAN Activity LED (WiFi-AP 2.0 devices. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-27
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    to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
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    onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each 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 the same setting. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-29
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    the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA
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    Speed configuration with the Drive Xpert Technology through the onboard Silicon Image® SIL5723 controller. SATA_E1 (orange, Port Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard. Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions. ASUS P5Q
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    in non-WiFi Edition. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. 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
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    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 install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-33
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    the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • 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
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    (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-35
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    chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect
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    system stability. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details
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    13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows 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/
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    supports is in sleep mode. • Hard BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5Q
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    a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the 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
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    then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS P5Q-E Series 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 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-E Series
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    DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or 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
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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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    . 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. P5Q-E.ROM P5Q-E ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-3
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    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 BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support
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    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-E Series 3-5
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    on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact 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 the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is
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    setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This
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    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    of options. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. the other items on the screen. Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen
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    items and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 3.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [Japanese]
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    supports 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
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    Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [ to configure the item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced
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    -menu of SATA Configuration to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15] Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer. AHCI Port1 [ Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-13
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    Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter
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    you install on the motherboard. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Booster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A 4 Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to individually
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    following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the and keys to adjust the FSB frequency. You can
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    DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36 Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-17
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    ] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19
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    unstable. • The value [2.10000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled; otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. See 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page values range from 1.10V to 2.2V* with a 0.02V interval. 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    is enabled; otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is [1.9V]. See 2. CPU / 22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21
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    options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 400ps] - [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.4.27 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    The TPM Configuration item appears only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [YES] Allows you to enable or disalbe TCG/TPM setting. Configuration
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    TPM Configuration menu will change into the following one. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced TPM Configuration Execute TPM Command TPM Enable Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:9 CPUID :6F9 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Execute
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    Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-25
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    an item then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in ] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory hole mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
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    Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type Marvell IDE Marvell IDE Boot ROM Marvell LAN1 LAN Boot ROM Marvell LAN2 LAN Boot ROM Onboard Wireless LAN LSI Firewire 1394 [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled
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    SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Auto] Options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1
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    mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 3.5.6 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. BIOS the BIOS configure to [NO], BIOS configures all the
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    item then press to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend
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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 receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-31
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    Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to pass Energy Enabled] [Disabled] 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and
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    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-E Series 3-33
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    Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies
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    item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-35
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    password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your 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
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : 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
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    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 O.C. Profile AI Net 2 Select Screen Select
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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-E Series
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    browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.3.12 ASUS Express GATE for details. Configuration options: at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next
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    /End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [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-E Series 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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    BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to , and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load
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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-E Series
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    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 you
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    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. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support
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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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    thermal control. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9. www.microsoft.com) for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs
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    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-E Series 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-E Series 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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    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-E Series
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    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 BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support
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    polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs LAN port(s). • The Run 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
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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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    application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-13
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    temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel
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    Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-15
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    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 4: Software support
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    memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-17
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    , then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx
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    main 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-E Series
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    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 the the item to switch the function back. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
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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 mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5Q
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    mode allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 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
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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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    of 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-E Series
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    main menu to display configuration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Mode Downclocking -1% to -50% Small/Medium/ High On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep 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-E Series
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    ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail the AI Direct Link feature. • Turn off your firewall software other than Windows For Windows XP Home edition users, click Steps of enabling file sharing on this pop-up message and follow the instructions to
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    . To connect to another computer: This function is valid for ASUS products only. 1. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Connect. The following screen displays. 2. Click Refresh. The software starts searching for the connected computer. 3. The name of the
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    on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, 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
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    A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-31
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    port settings tab to display the rear panel ports configuration for the speakers or rear panel digital port configuration for the SPDIF interface. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support
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    , 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-E Series 4-33
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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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    ® 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-E Series 4-35
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    you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support
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    digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-37
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    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 the Microphone Enhancement tab and check Array Mic. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support
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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-E Series 4-39
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    This mode allows the hard disk connected to the SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard. Ensure to back up the data in the hard disk before using this setup on the Windows® notification area turns green to indicate that EZ Backup is set up successfully. 4-40 Chapter 4: Software support
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    This mode allows Speed from the main screen. If you are in EZ Backup mode, click Mode Change to return to the main screen. 2. Click Apply to 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
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    function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard 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. To change to Normal Mode: 1. Click Mode Change to return to the main screen. 2. Click Disable to
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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 Partition Wizard screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the volume partition. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-43
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    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 Displays the date and time for the setup schedule. 4-44 Chapter 4: Software support
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    for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction. Click Refresh to update the event log list; and click Ok to close the window. 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
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    Follow below instructions to complete motherboard. Restart the system, and launch the Express Gate. Launching Drive Xpert To open the ASUS Utility panel, click . Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support
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    . 4. Before proceeding, ensure that you 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
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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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    on the motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Auto] [Mode Change
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    , Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA
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    C. Click Next to continue. 6. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. The First Screen Express Gate's booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you don't make time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate configurations.
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    softwares. You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Re-size a window softwares. The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes that the software software Enter BIOS setup Enter
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    may use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer. • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the LAN you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-53
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    and other preferences. In the rare case that one of the above softwares stops responding, you can rightclick on its icon and then select Close window, which lets you conveniently access the files on a USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports
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    show the "ASUS Utility" panel. Click to show "About Express Gate ". Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel. Open Configuration Panel ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-55
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    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. 4-56 Chapter 4: Software support
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    . Click OK to enable WiFi and establish the wireless connection. • If you 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 supported. ASUS P5Q
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    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. 4-58 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to new versions
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    The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating
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    the power connector on each drive. 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix 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-E Series
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    from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility: 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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    up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-63
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    this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 4-64 Chapter 4: Software support
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    you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 6. Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-65
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    audio and video editing. 5. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the maximum capacity allowed. 4-66 Chapter 4: Software support
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    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-E Series 4-67
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    this volume? (Y/N): 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. 4-68 Chapter 4: Software support
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    into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk
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    in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 4-70 Chapter 4: Software
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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-E Series
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    ® 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. See Chapter 3 for details. • Visit www.intel.com
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    then press . 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the Click Apply, and then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly
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    Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on
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