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- Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 1
P5Q SE2 Motherboard - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 2
without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 3
About this guide vii P5Q SE2 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 4
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-19 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-19 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-20 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 5
2-20 2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-20 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-20 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-20 2.6.5 Hardware Monitor 2-21 2.7 Boot menu 2-22 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-22 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-22 2.7.3 Security 2-23 2.8 Tools menu 2-24 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-24 2.8.2 Express - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 6
with manufacturer's instructions, may cause the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 7
. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 8
updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 9
P5Q SE2 specifications summary CPU LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-Core / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Chipset Intel® P45 / ICH10 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology System bus - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 10
P5Q SE2 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 600MHz - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 11
list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q SE2 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard Support DVD Documentation User Manual - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 12
's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. 1- Chapter - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 13
overclocking settings. See page 2-25 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk, or the motherboard Support DVD containing the original BIOS file. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS EZ Flash - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 14
features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory, FSB, and PCI Express frequency at - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 15
chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six 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 P5Q SE2 ASUS P5Q SE2 1- - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 16
EATXPWR RTM 870T-954 AUDIO CHA_FAN USBPW1-4 CPU_FAN RTL 8111C Intel® P45 PWR_FAN P5Q SE2 PCIEX16 Super I/O COM1 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 Intel® ICH10 PCI2 VIA VT1708S PCI3 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS PCIEX1_2 SPDIF_OUT CD FLOPPY AAFP SB_PWR USBPW1112 USBPW7-10 USB910 USB1112 USB78 SATA6 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 17
Merchandise 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 SE2 1- - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 18
1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5Q SE2 P5Q SE2 CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 19
paste with your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the A retention tab. This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. B ASUS P5Q SE2 1- - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 20
the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug GND CPU FAN PWR this connector. P5Q SE2 CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5Q SE2 CPU fan connector 1-10 Chapter - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 21
fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5Q SE2 P5Q SE2 240-pin DDR2 DIMM - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 22
. • This motherboard supports up to 16GB on a Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 Edition. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMM on each slot. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 23
P5Q SE2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS 1G OCZ OCZ2FX12002GK N/A N/A DS Chip No. Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* C* • • DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 1G 1G - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 24
Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV AET03R250C 0732 18D51280D-2.50726F MS18T51280-2.5P0710 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1G 2G 4G 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 25
DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place 3 and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS P5Q SE2 1-15 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 26
Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 27
slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 28
in the BIOS. The USBPW56 jumper is for the rear USB ports. PS2_USBPW56 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5Q SE2 P5Q SE2 Keyboard/Mouse power 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 29
whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 13 12 11 10 9 87 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 30
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 31
chassis. PIN1 +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5Q SE2 SPDIF_OUT P5Q SE2 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other P5Q SE2 device jumpers have the same setting. P5Q SE2 IDE connector NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ASUS P5Q SE2 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 32
RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5Q SE2 SATA connectors (ICH10R®) Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side 5. CPU, chassis, and - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 33
PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5Q SE2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 34
front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 35
to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5Q SE2 1-25 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 36
PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5Q SE2 PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5Q SE2 System panel or flashes when beeps the BIOS settings. - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 37
. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 38
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 39
Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5Q SE2 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 40
clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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 onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 41
-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Launch EZ Flash 2 using either of the following methods - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 42
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q SE2 VER: 0304 (H:00 B:00) DATE: 09/01/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 43
returns 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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. We recommend that you - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 44
contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD, a floppy disk, or USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the P5Q SE2 motherboard, this utility will not function when you use a PATA optical drive. • Always connect the SATA cable - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 45
. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 46
what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [14:14:35 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 47
settings. Some of BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA is user- list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. ASUS P5Q SE2 2- - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 48
how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 49
if you want to configure the item. SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] ASUS P5Q SE2 2-11 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 50
in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure system performance settings. Select an item - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 51
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information: 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 52
when you set the [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 READ Delay (S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 53
Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. The number of phases is determined by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE2 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 54
] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. The minimum value becomes 1.10V and the maximum value becomes 1.40V when a 45nm CPU is detected. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage manually or Auto. Use - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 55
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 56
] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Marvell IDE controller [Enabled] Allows - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 57
. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5Q SE2 2-19 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 58
you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 59
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. Configuration options: [Standard] [Silent] [Turbo] The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. ASUS P5Q SE2 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 60
Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 61
Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] - prevents user access to the Setup utility. [View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any field. ASUS P5Q SE2 2-23 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 62
Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 ASUS O.C. Profile BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 63
to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. • This function supports devices such as USB flash disks and floppy disks 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 SE2 2-25 - Asus P5Q SE2 | User Manual - Page 64
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window
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