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Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment, Tools, Drive Xpert Control

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Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment You may use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. To enter BIOS setup, press DEL key after powering on. Drive Xpert configuration options are under Tools menu. Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disks. • EZ Backup erases all original data in the hard disk connected to the SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Auto] [Mode Change] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] ASUS O.C. Profile AI Net 2 Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Drive Xpert Control [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the Drive Xpert function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting] This item appears only when you set Drive Xpert Control to [Auto] or [Enabled]. Set this item to [Mode Change] to show further settings of the Drive Xpert function. Configuration options: [Last Setting] [Mode Change] The following items appear only when you set Drive Xpert Mode Update to [Mode Change]. Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] This item allows you to use Super Speed function. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, 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 to use EZ Backup function. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard and press the key. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] This item allows you to use the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors as normal SATA connectors. When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard. 4-44 Chapter 4: Software support

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
P5Q 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 special features	19
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive 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	42
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	42
2.5 Expansion slots	43
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	43
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	43
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	44
2.5.4 PCI slots	45
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	45
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue)	45
2.6 Jumper	46
2.7 Connectors	49
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	49
2.7.2 Internal connectors	51
2.8 Starting up for the first time	63
2.9 Turning off the computer	64
2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function	64
2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch	64
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	65
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	67
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	67
3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	70
3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	71
3.1.4 AFUDOS utility	72
3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	74
3.2 BIOS setup program	75
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	76
3.2.2 Menu bar	76
3.2.3 Navigation keys	76
3.2.4 Menu items	77
3.2.5 Sub-menu items	77
3.2.6 Configuration fields	77
3.2.7 Pop-up window	77
3.2.8 Scroll bar	77
3.2.9 General help	77
3.3 Main menu	78
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	78
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	78
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	78
3.3.4 Language [English]	78
3.3.5 SATA 1–6	79
3.3.6 Storage Configuration	80
3.3.7 AHCI Configuration	81
3.3.8 System Information	82
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	83
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	83
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	84
3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]	84
3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	84
3.4.5 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	85
3.4.6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]	86
3.4.7 DRAM Read Training [Auto]	86
3.4.8 MEM. OC Charger [Auto]	86
3.4.9 Ai Clock Twister [Auto]	86
3.4.10 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]	87
3.4.11 CPU Voltage [Auto]	87
3.4.12 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	87
3.4.13 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]	87
3.4.14 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	88
3.4.15 NB Voltage [Auto]	88
3.4.16 SB Voltage [Auto]	88
3.4.17 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]	88
3.4.18 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	89
3.4.19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	89
3.4.20 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	89
3.5 Advanced menu	90
3.5.1 TPM Configuration	90
3.5.2 CPU Configuration	91
3.5.3 Chipset	93
3.5.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	94
3.5.5 USB Configuration	95
3.5.6 PCIPnP	96
3.6 Power menu	97
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	97
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	97
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	97
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	97
3.6.5 APM Configuration	98
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor	99
3.7 Boot menu	101
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	101
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	102
3.7.3 Security	103
3.8 Tools menu	105
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	105
3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto]	106
3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting]	106
3.8.4 Express Gate	107
3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile	108
3.8.6 AI Net 2	109
3.9 Exit menu	110
Chapter 4: Software support	111
4.1 Installing an operating system	113
4.2 Support DVD information	113
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	113
4.2.2 Drivers menu	114
4.2.3 Utilities menu	115
4.2.4 Make disk menu	117
4.2.5 Manual menu	118
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information	118
4.2.7 Other information	119
4.3 Software information	121
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™	121
4.3.2 AI NET2	123
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	124
4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	130
4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap	132
4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert	133
4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster	135
4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine	136
4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link	140
4.3.10 Audio configurations	142
4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert	146
4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate	157
4.4 RAID configurations	167
4.4.1 RAID definitions	167
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	168
4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	168
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	176
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	176
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	176
Appendix: CPU features	179
A.1 Intel® EM64T	181
Using the Intel® EM64T feature	181
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	181
A.2.1 System requirements	181
A.2.2 Using the EIST	182
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	183

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Chapter 4: Software support

Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment

You may use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. To enter BIOS

setup, press

DEL

key after powering on. Drive Xpert conﬁguration options are

under

Tools

menu.

Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your

data in your hard disks.

•

EZ Backup

erases all original data in the hard disk connected to the

SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard.

•

Super Speed

erases

all original data in both hard disks.

Drive Xpert Control [Auto]

This item allows you to enable or disable the Drive Xpert function.

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

Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting]

This item appears only when you set

Drive Xpert Control

to [Auto] or

[Enabled]. Set this item to [Mode Change] to show further settings of the

Drive Xpert function. Conﬁguration options: [Last Setting] [Mode Change]

The following items appear only when you set

Drive Xpert Mode Update

[Mode Change].

Update To Super Speed [Press Enter]

This item allows you to use

Super Speed

function. Plug two identical SATA hard

drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on

the motherboard and press the <Enter> key.

Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter]

This item allows you to use

EZ Backup

function. Plug two identical SATA hard

drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on

the motherboard and press the <Enter> key.

Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter]

This item allows you to use the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1)

connectors as normal SATA connectors.

When using one hard disk in

Normal Mode

, connect the hard disk to the

SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard.

Select Screen

Select Item

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

[Mode Change]

Update To Super Speed

[Press Enter]

Update To EZ Backup

[Press Enter]

Update To Normal Mode

[Press Enter]

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