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Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] This item appears only when you set the Drive Xpert Mode Update item to [Mode change] and allows you to use EZ Backup function. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the blue SATA port labeled SATA_E3 (port 2) and the white SATA port labeled SATA_E4 (port 3) and press the key. • Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function: All original data of the SATA_E4 (white, port 3) hard drive will be erased for EZ Backup setup. All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Super Speed setup. • All changes spend 5 seconds to take effect. Do not turn off the computer before the Drive Xeprt setting is completed. 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 blue SATA port labeled SATA_E3 (port 2) and the white SATA port labeled SATA_E4 (port 3) as normal SATA ports. 3.8.6 Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet 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] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This 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 Premium 3-41

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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Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter]

This item appears only when you set the

Drive Xpert Mode Update

item to

[Mode change] and allows you to use

EZ Backup

function. Plug two identical

SATA hard drives in the

blue

SATA port labeled

SATA_E3 (port 2)

and the

white

SATA port labeled

SATA_E4

(port 3)

and press the <Enter> key.

•

Make necessary backup before using the

Drive Xpert

function:

All original data of the SATA_E4 (white, port 3) hard drive will be erased for

EZ Backup

setup.

All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for

Super Speed

setup.

•

All changes spend 5 seconds to take effect. Do not turn off the computer

before the Drive Xeprt setting is completed.

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

blue

SATA port labeled

SATA_E3 (port 2)

and

the

white

SATA port labeled

SATA_E4 (port 3)

as normal SATA ports.

3.8.6

Express Gate

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS

Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick

access to the Internet 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]

to stay at the ﬁrst screen of Express Gate for user action.

Conﬁguration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds]

[10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]

Reset User Data [No]

Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data.

Conﬁguration options: [No] [Reset]

When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to the BIOS

so that the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express

Gate. User data includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as any personal

information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing

history, etc.). This 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.