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3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Drive Xpert Control 2 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Auto] [Last Setting] [Auto] [Last Setting] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Profile Ai Net 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q Premium VER: 0707 DATE: 06/18/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the first (orange and white) Drive Xpert set feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q Premium 3-39

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
P5Q Premium 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	44
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	44
2.5 Expansion slots	45
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	45
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	45
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	46
2.5.4 PCI slots	47
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot	47
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	47
2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slots	47
2.6 Jumpers	49
2.7 Onboard switches	51
2.8 Connectors	52
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	52
2.8.2 Internal connectors	54
2.8.3 Installing the optional fan	67
2.9 Starting up for the first time	68
2.10 Turning off the computer	69
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function	69
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch	69
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	71
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	73
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	73
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	76
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility	77
3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	79
3.2 BIOS setup program	80
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	81
3.2.2 Menu bar	81
3.2.3 Navigation keys	81
3.2.4 Menu items	82
3.2.5 Sub-menu items	82
3.2.6 Configuration fields	82
3.2.7 Pop-up window	82
3.2.8 Scroll bar	82
3.2.9 General help	82
3.3 Main menu	83
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	83
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	83
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	83
3.3.4 Language [English]	83
3.3.5 SATA 1-6	84
3.3.6 Storage Configuration	85
3.3.7 AHCI Configuration	86
3.3.8 System Information	87
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	88
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	88
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	89
3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]	89
3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	89
3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto]	90
3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	90
3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]	91
3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto]	92
3.4.9 MEM. OC Charger	92
3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto]	92
3.4.11 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]	92
3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto]	93
3.4.13 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto]	93
3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto]	93
3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	93
3.4.16 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]	93
3.4.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	93
3.4.18 NB Voltage [Auto]	93
3.4.19 NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]	94
3.4.20 SB Voltage [Auto]	94
3.4.21 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]	94
3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	94
3.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	94
3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	95
3.4.25 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	95
3.4.26 NB Clock Skew [Auto]	95
3.5 Advanced menu	96
3.5.1 TPM Configuration	96
3.5.2 CPU Configuration	97
3.5.3 Chipset	99
3.5.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	100
3.5.5 USB Configuration	101
3.5.6 PCIPnP	102
3.6 Power menu	103
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	103
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	103
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	103
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	103
3.6.5 APM Configuration	104
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor	105
3.7 Boot menu	107
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	107
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	108
3.7.3 Security	109
3.8 Tools menu	111
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	111
3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto]	111
3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting]	112
3.8.4 Drive Xpert Control 2 [Auto]	112
3.8.5 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting]	112
3.8.6 Express Gate	113
3.8.7 ASUS O.C. Profile	114
3.8.8 Ai Net 2	115
3.9 Exit menu	116
Chapter 4: Software support	117
4.1 Installing an operating system	119
4.2 Support DVD information	119
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	119
4.2.2 Drivers menu	120
4.2.3 Utilities menu	121
4.2.4 Make disk menu	123
4.2.5 Manual menu	124
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information	124
4.2.7 Other information	125
4.3 Software information	127
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™	127
4.3.2 AI NET	129
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	130
4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	136
4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap	138
4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert	139
4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster	141
4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	142
4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link	146
4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)	148
4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Utility—SteelVine Manager	157
4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD	161
4.3.13 ASUS Data Guardian (TPM) Software—by Infineon Security Platform Software	173
4.3.14 Marvell Gigabit LAN Teaming support	176
4.4 RAID configurations	179
4.4.1 RAID definitions	179
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	180
4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	180
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	188
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	188
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	188
Appendix: CPU features	191
A.1 Intel® EM64T	193
Using the Intel® EM64T feature	193
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	193
A.2.1 System requirements	193
A.2.2 Using the EIST	194
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	195

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3.8

Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to conﬁgure options for special functions. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

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

[Last Setting]

Drive Xpert Control 2

[Auto]

Drive Xpert Mode Update

[Last Setting]

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

3.8.1

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conﬁrmation

message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],

then press <Enter> to conﬁrm your choice. Please see page 3-4, section

3.1.2

for

details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25

Current ROM

Update ROM

Note

[Enter] Select or Load

[Tab] Switch

[V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[B] Backup

[Esc] Exit

FLASH TYPE:

MXIC 25L1605A

PATH:

A:\

BOARD:

P5Q Premium

VER:

0707

DATE:

06/18/2008

BOARD:

Unknown

VER:

Unknown

DATE:

Unknown

3.8.2

Drive Xpert Control [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the ﬁrst

(orange and white)

Drive Xpert set

feature.

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