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    P5Q Turbo Motherboard
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    any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification
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    guide...ix P5Q Turbo specifications summary xi 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 special features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking Express x1 slots 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express
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    2.7.2 Audio I/O connections 2-25 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS
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    3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-27 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-28 3.8.3 Security 3-29 3.9 Tools menu 3-31 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-31 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting 3-32 3.9.3 Express Gate [Enabled 3-33 3.9.4 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-34 3.9.5 AI NET 2 3-35 3.10 Exit menu 3-36 
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    ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate 4-10 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13 4.4.4 Intel
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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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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste
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    of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 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
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    of 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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    P5Q Turbo specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs Intel® P45 / ICH10R
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    P5Q Turbo specifications summary ASUS special features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solutions: - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions: - ASUS Fanless Design:
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    EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.2 in. (30.5 cm x 23.4 cm) *Specifications are
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    xiv
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    with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P5Q Turbo motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit • If any of the above items
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    Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in the LGA775 package. It also supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture and 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in
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    5 seconds to bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard built-in OS. You install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert . ASUS P5Q Turbo 1-3
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    front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy
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    so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    (10-1 pin COM1) 18. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 19. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-24 2-24 2-35 2-5 2-10 2-33 2-22 2-25 2-29 2-1 2-30 2-21 2-37 2-34 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-31 2-36 2-34 Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-3
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 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 Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    /removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Chapter 2 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-5
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    to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold
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    Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-7
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    ®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate
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    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 motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-9
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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 same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
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    . To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-11
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    Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) KINGSTON KHX9600D2K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 2.3-2.35 V P5Q Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No
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    Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V VV 5 2.10 V V V 5 2.2 V V 7 V VV 5 V VV 5 V VV 5 V VV 5-5-5-15 (800-5-5-5-15) V 5-5-5-15 V 6 V 1.8 V 5-5-4-12 V 5-5-5-15 2.1 5-5-5-15 2.0-2.1 V VV VV VV VV V VV VV Chapter 2 P5Q Turbo Motherboard
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    Chapter 2 P5Q Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (cont.) M378T2953GZ3-CF7 SAMSUNG M378T5663QZ3-CF7 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. DIMM socket Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12
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    VV P5Q Turbo Motherboard Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 5 V VV 5 V VV 5 V VV N/A N/A V V N/A N/A V VV 3 2.2 V VV 3 2.2 V VV 3 2.2 V VV 3 2.2 V VV 5 1.7-1.9 V V V 5-5-5-15 1.8 V VV 5-5-5-15 1.8-1.9 V V V V VV ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    P5Q Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (cont.) Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Dimm (Bios) Voltage DIMM socket support support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports
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    to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Press Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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
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    Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - - - - shared - IEEE 1394 - - - shared - - - - ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-19
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    other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue) This motherboard supports a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the
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    the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-21
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    well under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you change the setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 1-2 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for the first time. Doing so may
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    at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The USBPW56 jumper is for the rear USB ports. Chapter 2 4. USB jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-23
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    port (green) 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. IEEE 1394a port 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 5. LAN (RJ-45) port** 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. External SATA port* 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. Audio I/O ports*** * To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings
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    during data activity) 1 Gbps connection OFF Green (blinking during data activity) Left Right LED LED LAN port *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 2.7.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-25
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    Chapter 2 Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-27
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    cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Chapter 2 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select
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    Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using
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    the BIOS Main menu and the Device Manager in OS, only the hard disk connected to the SATA_E1 connector (orange, port 0) can be detected. • Clear all previous partitions in the hard disks before you proceed with any mode changes. Refer to 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions
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    specification that supports up to 480 supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module cable is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the
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    to 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, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-33
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    shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Chapter 2 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to
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    we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget Calculator at http://support. asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-35
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    audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio
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    connector supports several 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 Turbo
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    vary depending on the chassis model. PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front panel functions are now enabled. The figure shows the Q-Connector is properly
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    four seconds puts the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.7 Power menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS P5Q Turbo 2-39
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    Chapter 2 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    the instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows
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    allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • View
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    > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown 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. P5qt.ROM ASUS P5Q Turbo P5qt Ensure to
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    download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q TURBO VER: 0206 DATE: 02/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD:
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    requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-5
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    motherboard to the default value. See section 2.6 Jumpers for details. 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time changing the overclocking settings For
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    3.3.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main window Scroll bar 3.3.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-7
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    Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to configure System Time. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 the motherboard. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block
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    BIOS type. Select this option if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select Block Addressing mode) if the device supports this mode, and if the device Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-9
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    Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance the device is accessed through BIOS. [Disabled] Disables this function. SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/
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    the BIOS information, CPU specification, and system memory in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0206 Build Date: 02/13/09 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz System Memory Usable Size : 512MB Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    you installed on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto
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    spec violation. 3.5.7 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items apprear only 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
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    to RAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] Row Refresh Cycle Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [20 DRAM Clocks] [25 DRAM Clocks] [30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    are auto-detected) The following sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Common Performance Level [05] Use the and keys or the numeric keypad to enter the and FSB strap. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-15
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    is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. See 2. CPU overvoltage setting on page 2-22 for details. 3.5.14 CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL reference voltage. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.65x
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    options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.5.25 NB Clock Skew [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.5.26 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-17
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    detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo CPU 3.00GHz Frequency :3.00GHz FSB Speed :1333MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096
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    ] Disables this function. Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] The Intel® C-State Technology allows the CPU to save more power under idle mode. Enable this item only when you install a C-State Technology-supported CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-19
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    North Bridge features. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Enabled: Allow
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    audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. J-Micron eSATA ] [2E8/IRQ3] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-21
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    USB 2.0 controller mode to FullSpeed (12 Mbps). [HiSpeed] Sets the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps). BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. The following item appears
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    sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and for boot. [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-23
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    S3/STR (Suspend To RAM). 3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. 3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], the system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications
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    3.7.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Keyboard [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Power On by a PS/2 keyboard. [Enabled] Sets specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply 1A on the +5VSB lead. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-25
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    [33ºC/91ºF] [4856RPM] [Disabled] [N/A] [N/A] [Disabled] [N/A] [ 1.234V] [ 3.320V] [ 5.026V] [11.787V] CPU Temperature CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display
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    Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. CPU Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-27
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    display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third
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    your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    to any field. Allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change Password Check [Setup] [Setup] BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. [Always] BIOS checks for user password both when
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    Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Mode Update Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Last Setting] [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12/16/32 (r/w) 2.NTFS
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    port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard and press the key. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] This item allows you (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. In the BIOS Main menu and the Device Manager in OS, only the hard disk
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    prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. [No] Set to [No] to disable the Reset User Data function when entering the Express Gate. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-33
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    can support devices such as a USB flash 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! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS
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    during POST. Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] [Disabled] BIOS will not check the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q Turbo 3-35
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    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 made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This
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    the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P5Q Turbo 4-1
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    4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening
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    window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    AI Suite allows you to launch several ASUS utilities easily. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch AI Suite by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. xx. The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The AI Suite icon appears in the
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    CPU properties to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Then, the EPU main menu appears. EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by double- clicking the AI Suite tray icon and then clicking the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. Using Fan Xpert Click to open the Calibration window Click to select a fan Click to select
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    all changes without applying • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P5Q Turbo 4-7
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    overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. Install ASUS Turbo Key from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Restart your computer. ASUS Turbo V automatically starts after Windows
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    Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, , port 0) connector on the motherboard. • Use the Drive Xpert utility Express Gate and BIOS setup environments. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    OS • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen, and then press the key during POST. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or click environment for detailed software instructions. in the Express Gate 4-10 Chapter 4: Software
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    Mode B. VIA HD Audio Deck for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Display panel and volume control Minimize button Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P5Q Turbo 4-11
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    . Intel® Matrix Storage. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by Windows XP, if you want to install the system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, first copy the RAID driver from the support driver disk for details. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports
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    Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS P5Q Turbo
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    . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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    . The following screen appears: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1038 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE DATA WILL BE DELETED. Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume Chapter 4 ASUS P5Q Turbo 4-15
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    and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, and exit or press to return to the utility main menu. Chapter 4 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk into the USB floppy disk drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. Chapter 4 ASUS P5Q Turbo 4-17
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    . 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, ensure that you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID
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    . 4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. Chapter 4 ASUS P5Q Turbo 4-19
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    ", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4
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