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2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0131 Build Date : 07/14/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz : 2666MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 2048MB Usable Size : 2048MB Select Screen Select 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. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-17

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
P5Q-VM specifications summary	10
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	14
1.2 Package contents	14
1.3 Special features	15
1.3.1 Product highlights	15
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	17
1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features	19
1.4 Before you proceed	21
1.5 Motherboard overview	22
1.5.1 Motherboard layout	22
1.5.2 Layout contents	23
1.5.3 Placement direction	24
1.5.4 Screw holes	24
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	25
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	26
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	29
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	30
1.7 System memory	31
1.7.1 Overview	31
1.7.2 Memory configurations	32
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	36
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	36
1.8 Expansion slots	37
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	37
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	37
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments	38
1.8.4 PCI slot	39
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots	39
1.8.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	39
1.9 Jumpers	40
1.10 Connectors	42
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	42
1.10.2 Internal connectors	46
1.11 Starting up for the first time	55
1.12 Turning off the computer	56
1.12.1 Using the OS shut down function	56
1.12.2 Using the dual function power switch	56
Chapter 2: BIOS setup	57
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	58
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	58
2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	61
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	62
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	63
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	65
2.2 BIOS setup program	66
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	67
2.2.2 Menu bar	67
2.2.3 Navigation keys	67
2.2.4 Menu items	68
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	68
2.2.6 Configuration fields	68
2.2.7 Pop-up window	68
2.2.8 Scroll bar	68
2.2.9 General help	68
2.3 Main menu	69
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	69
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	69
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 2.5 in.]	69
2.3.4 SATA 1–6	70
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	71
2.3.6 AHCI Configuration	72
2.3.7 System Information	73
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	74
2.4.1 Configure System performance Settings	74
2.5 Advanced menu	81
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	81
2.5.2 Chipset	83
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	84
2.5.4 USB Configuration	85
2.5.5 PCIPnP	86
2.6 Power menu	87
2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	87
2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	87
2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	87
2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	87
2.6.5 APM Configuration	88
2.6.6 Hardware Monitor	89
2.7 Boot menu	91
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	91
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	92
2.7.3 Security	93
2.8 Tools menu	95
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	95
2.8.2 Express Gate	96
2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile	97
2.8.4 AI Net 2	98
2.9 Exit menu	99
Chapter 3: Software support	101
3.1 Installing an operating system	102
3.2 Support DVD information	102
3.2.1 Running the support DVD	102
3.2.2 Drivers menu	103
3.2.3 Utilities menu	104
3.2.4 Manual menu	106
3.2.5 ASUS Contact information	106
3.2.6 Other information	107