Asus P5Q User Manual - Page 41

ASUS P5Q

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QVL.

SS - Single-sided

DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

•

A*:

Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel

memory configuration.

•

B*:

Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or

the black slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration.

•

C*:

Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as

two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration.

P5Q Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-667 MHz capability

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

CL

Chip Brand

SS/DS

Part No.

DIMM socket support

(Optional)

A*

B*

C*

512MB

A-DATA

AD29608A8A-3EG

5

A-DATA

SS

M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52

V

V

V

1024MB

A-DATA

AD29608A8A-3EG

5

A-DATA

DS

M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52

V

V

V

2048MB

A-DATA

NT5TU128M8BJ-3C

N/A

N/A

DS

M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z

V

V

V

512MB

Apacer

AM4B5708JQJS7E

N/A

APACER

SS

78.91G92.9K5

V

V

V

1024MB

Apacer

AM4B5808CQJS7E

N/A

APACER

SS

78.01G9O.9K5

V

V

V

2048MB

Apacer

AM4B5808CQJS7E

N/A

APACER

DS

78.A1G9O.9K4

V

V

V

512MB

CORSAIR

64M8CFEG

N/A

N/A

SS

VS512MB667D2

V

V

V

1024MB

CORSAIR

64M8CFEG

N/A

N/A

DS

VS1GB667D2

V

V

V

512MB

crucial

Heat-Sink Package

3

N/A

SS

BL6464AA663.8FD

V

V

V

1024MB

crucial

Heat-Sink Package

3

N/A

DS

BL12864AA663.16FD

V

V

V

1024MB

crucial

Heat-Sink Package

3

N/A

DS

BL12864AL664.16FD

V

V

V

1024MB

crucial

Heat-Sink Package

3

N/A

DS

BL12864AA663.16FD2

V

512MB

ELPIDA

E5108AE-6E-E

5

ELPIDA

SS

EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E

V

V

V

1024MB

Hynix

HY5PS12821CFP-Y5

5

Hynix

DS

HYMP512U64CP8-Y5

V

V

V

512MB

Kingmax

KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX

5

KINGMAX

SS

KLCC28F-A8KB5

V

V

V

1024MB

Kingmax

KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX

5

KINGMAX

DS

KLCD48F-A8KB5

V

V

V

512MB

KINGSTON

D6408TEBGGL3U

5

KINGSTON

SS

KVR667D2N5/512

V

V

V

1024MB

KINGSTON

E5108AGBG-6E-E

N/A

KINGSTON

DS

KVR667D2N5/1G

V

V

V

2048MB

KINGSTON

E1108AB-6E-E

N/A

ELPIDA

DS

KVR667D2N5/2G

V

V

V

2048MB

KINGSTON

HY5PS1G831CFP-Y5

N/A

Hynix

DS

KVR667D2N5/2G

V

V

V

512MB

NANYA

NT5TU64M8BE-3C

5

NANYA

SS

NT512T64U88B0BY-3C

V

V

V

2048MB

NANYA

NT5TU128M8BJ-3C

5

NANYA

DS

NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C

V

V

V

1024MB

PSC

A3R12E3JFF719A9T02

5

PSC

DS

AL7E8E63J-6E1

V

V

V

2048MB

Qimonda

HYB18T1GB00C2F-3S

5

QIMONDA

DS

HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2

V

V

V

512MB

SAMSUNG

K4T51083QE

5

SAMSUNG

SS

M378T6553EZS-CE6

V

V

V

1024MB

SAMSUNG

K4T51083QE

5

SAMSUNG

DS

M378T2953EZ3-CE6

V

V

V

4096MB

SAMSUNG

K4T2G084QA-HCE6

5

SAMSUNG

DS

M378T5263AZ3-CE6

V

V

V

512MB

Super Talent

Heat-Sink Package

5

N/A

SS

T6UA512C5

V

V

V

1024MB

Super Talent

Heat-Sink Package

5

N/A

DS

T6UB1GC5

V

V

V

512MB

TwinMOS

TMM6208G8M30C

5

TwinMOS

SS

8D-23JK5M2ETP

V

V

V

512MB

Aeneon

AET93R300B

5

AENEON

SS

AET660UD00-30DB97X

V

V

1024MB

Aeneon

AET93R30DB

5

AENEON

DS

AET760UD00-30B97X

V

V

2048MB

Aeneon

AET03F30DB

5

AENEON

DS

AET860UD00-30DB08X

V

V

V

512MB

Asint

DDRII6408-6E

N/A

Asint

SS

SLX264M8-J6E

V

V

V

1024MB

Asint

DDRII1208-6E

N/A

Asint

SS

SLY2128M8-J6E

V

V

V

512MB

CENTURY

HY5PS12821CFP-Y5

5

Hynix

SS

26V2H8

V

V

V

1024MB

CENTURY

HY5PS12821CFP-Y5

5

Hynix

DS

26VOH8

V

1024MB

Kingbox

EPD264082200E-4

N/A

Kingbox

DS

N/A

V

V

V

512MB

MDT

18D51280D-30648

4

MDT

SS

M512-667-8

V

V

V

1024MB

MDT

18D51280D-30646E

4

MDT

DS

M924-667-16

V

V

V

512MB

Patriot

PM64M8D2BU-3KC

N/A

N/A

SS

PSD251266781

V

V

V

1024MB

Patriot

PM64M8D2BU-3PAC

5

Patriot

DS

PSD21G6672

V

V

V

1024MB

UMAX

U2S12D30TP-6E

N/A

UMAX

DS

D46701GP3-63BJU

V

V

V

2048MB

UMAX

U2S24D30TP-6E

N/A

UMAX

DS

D46702GP0-73BCU

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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