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Chapter 2: Hardware information

P5Q Motherboard Qualiﬁed Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-800 MHz capability (cont.)

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

CL

Chip Brand

SS/DS

Part No.

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

A*

B*

C*

1024MB

KINGSTON

Heat-Sink Package

4-4-4-12

N/A

SS

KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN (EPP)

V

V

V

1024MB

KINGSTON

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

SS

KHX6400D2ULK2/1G

V

V

1024MB

KINGSTON

Heat-Sink Package

4-4-4-12

N/A

DS

KHX6400D2LL/1G

V

V

1024MB

KINGSTON

V59C1512804QBF25

N/A

N/A

DS

KVR800D2N5/1G

V

V

V

1024MB

KINGSTON

E5108AJBG-8E-E

1.8

ELPIDA

DS

KVR800D2N6/1G

V

V

V

2048MB

KINGSTON

E1108ACBG-8E-E

N/A

ELPIDA

DS

KVR800D2N5/2G

V

V

V

512MB

NANYA

NT5TU64M8BE-25C

5

NANYA

SS

NT512T64U880BY-25C

V

V

V

1024MB

NANYA

NT5TU64M8BE-25C

5

NANYA

DS

NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C

V

V

V

1024MB

NANYA

NT5TU64M8CE-25D

N/A

NANYA

DS

NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D

V

V

V

2048MB

NANYA

NT5TU128M8CE-AC

5

NANYA

DS

NT2GT64U8HC0BY-AC

V

V

V

1024MB

OCZ

Heat-Sink Package

5

N/A

DS

OCZ2T8002GK

V

2048MB

OCZ

Heat-Sink Package

5-4-4-15

N/A

DS

OCZ2P8004GK

V

V

V

2048MB (Kit of 2)

OCZ

Heat-Sink Package

4

N/A

DS

OCZ2P800R22GK

V

V

V

4096MB (Kit of 2)

OCZ

Heat-Sink Package

5-4-4

N/A

DS

OCZ2P8004GK

V

V

V

2048MB

PSC

A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E

5

PSC

DS

AL8E8F73C-8E1

V

V

V

2048MB

Qimonda

HYB18T1G800C2F-25F

5

QIMONDA

DS

HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2

V

V

V

2048MB

Qimonda

HYB18T1G800C2F-2.5

6

QIMONDA

DS

HYS64T256020EU-2.5-C2

V

V

V

512MB

SAMSUNG

K4T51083QG

6

SAMSUNG

SS

M378T6553GZS-CF7

V

V

1024MB

SAMSUNG

K4T1G084QQ

6

SAMSUNG

SS

M378T2863QZS-CF7

V

V

V

1024MB

SAMSUNG

K4T1G084QQ (ECC)

6

SAMSUNG

SS

M391T2863QZ3-CF7

V

V

V

1024MB

SAMSUNG

K4T51083QG

6

SAMSUNG

DS

M378T2953GZ3-CF7

V

V

V

4096MB

SAMSUNG

K4T2G084QA-HCF7

6

SAMSUNG

DS

M378T5263AZ3-CF7

V

V

V

2048MB

SAMSUNG

K4T1G084QQ

6

SAMSUNG

DS

M391T5663QZ3-CF7

V

V

V

2048MB

SAMSUNG

K4T1G084QQ (ECC)

6

SAMSUNG

DS

M378T5663QZ3-CF7

V

V

V

512MB

Super Talent

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

SS

T800UA12C4

V

V

V

1024MB

Super Talent

Heat-Sink Package

N/A

N/A

DS

T800UB1GC4

V

1024MB

Aeneon

AET03R25DC

5

Aeneon

SS

AET760UD00-25DC08X

V

V

1024MB

Aeneon

AET93R25DB

N/A

Aeneon

DS

AET760UD00-25DB97X

V

V

2048MB

Aeneon

AET03R25DC

5

Aeneon

DS

AET860UD00-25DC08X

V

V

V

1024MB

Asint

DDRII1208-GE

N/A

Asint

SS

SLY2128M8-JGE

V

V

V

2048MB

Asint

DDRII1208-GE

N/A

Asint

DS

SLZ2128M8-JGE

V

V

512MB

CENTURY

HY5PS12821BFP-S5

N/A

Hynix

SS

28V2H8

V

V

1024MB

CENTURY

HY5PS12821BFP-S5

N/A

Hynix

DS

28VOH8

V

V

1024MB

Elixir

N2TU51280BE-25C

5

Elixir

DS

M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C

V

V

1024MB

Oci

64M8PC6400

5

Jnﬁnity

DS

04701G16CZ5D2A

V

V

V

512MB

Patriot

PM64M8D2BU-25EC

N/A

N/A

SS

PSD251280081

V

V

V

2048MB

Patriot

PM128M8D2BU-25KC

5

Patriot

DS

PSD22GB002

V

1024MB

UMAX

U2S12D30TP-8E

N/A

UMAX

DS

D48001GP3-63BJU

V

V

V

2048MB

UMAX

U2S12D30TP-8E

N/A

UMAX

DS

D48002GP0-73BCU

V

V

V

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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