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    P5QC Motherboard
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    , without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND
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    Safety information ix About this guide x P5QC specifications summary xii 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 unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features
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    the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-40 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility
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    3-22 3.5.2 Chipset 3-24 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-25 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-26 3.5.5 PCIPnP 3-27 3.6 Power menu 3-28 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-28 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-28 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-28 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-28 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-29 
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    4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II
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    ASUS Express Gate 4-49 4.4 RAID configurations 4-59 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-59 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-60 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-68 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver
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    interference in a residential installation. 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
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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the
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    need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists
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    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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    P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 BLACK slots! * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot supports PCIe 2.0 mode 3 x PCIe x1
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    P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal
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    in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5QC
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    drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5QC 1-1
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    / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm
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    support The motherboard supports This motherboard supports This motherboard supports hard ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from
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    efficiency. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS New EPU "The World's Only Intelligent Power Saving Processor The new EPU - ASUS' hardware-based energy saving processing unit for the PC
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    power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS PC environment. Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard Xpert ASUS Fan ASUS . ASUS AI
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    electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time
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    colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings ASUS P5QC 1-7
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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS P5QC
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    green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 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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    Jumpers/Slots 1. Keyboard power (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4. LGA775 CPU Socket 5. CPU 23 2-11 2-32 2-27 2-28 2-21 2-29 2-33 2-37 2-1 2-30 2-31 2-33 2-26 2-36 2-34 2-36 ASUS P5QC 2-3
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    in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) 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 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5QC 2-5
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    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load
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    , ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P5QC 2-7
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    7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the
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    Intel® LGA775 processor requires LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. Make sure that you have installed the motherboard , making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. B 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in a
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    the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on 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
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    2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the only install either DDR2 module(s) or DDR3 module(s) on the motherboard; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • DDR2 1066MHz
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    memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a
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    DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-
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    inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both the orange slots Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB
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    P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL DIMM socket support (Optional • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-15
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    P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL
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    power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard sockets on this motherboard are orange-colored and do not support DDR or DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR or DDR3 DIMMs. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with
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    support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or
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    Channel * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 - - shared - - - SATA controller 1 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - shared - - - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - shared - ASUS P5QC 2-19
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    other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the
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    passwords. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default 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 P5QC
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    ports. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USB7-10, USB1112) Set these 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 USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no
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    first time. Doing so may cause the system to halt. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2-3. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage
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    green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 3. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port*. Supported Energy Star 4.0, this port does not support Line In port (light blue). This
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    the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel 2.0 devices. 14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5QC 2-25
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    to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
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    Ultra DMA 133/100 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. Drive jumper setting Single Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5QC 2-27
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    Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and
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    orange) and SATA_E2 (white) ports are for SATA hard drives only. ATAPI device is not supported. • Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function: All original data of the SATA_E2 hard disk drives. Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions. ASUS P5QC 2-29
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    connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the
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    module 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! ASUS P5QC 2-31
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    power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard the motherboard components. These are not
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    (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5QC 2-33
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    This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high
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    configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus
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    13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/
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    15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system
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    a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. The front
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    , the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not
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    the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then
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    This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6 Power menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-32 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 ASUS P5QC
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    DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities
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    this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the
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    > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5QC.ROM P5QC ASUS P5QC 3-3
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    Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard TYPE: WXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QC VER: 0405 DATE: 05/20/2008 when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk
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    screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11 ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file
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    at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during
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    item under the Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5QC 3-7
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    Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the
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    other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on the screen. Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5QC
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    screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M
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    [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5QC 3-11
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    Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on
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    the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-13
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    : 05/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information
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    SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System [Auto] Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen +- Change Option F1 the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to individually
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    appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator frequency. The configuration options vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. (For DDR3 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-533MHz] [DDR3
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    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. 1st Information : 6-6-6-15-4-36 to Read Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5QC 3-17
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    WRITE to READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] READ To READ Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE To WRITE
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    [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.4.12 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub- VCore voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to 2.10000V* with a 0.00625V interval. ASUS P5QC 3-19
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    low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. • The value [2.10000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. See 4. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. 3.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto
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    options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21
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    Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen CPUID :6F9 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel
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    Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) , the CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-23
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    3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Configure
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    Audio Controller Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting ] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-25
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    Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Auto] Options Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61
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    is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 3.5.5 if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit [Yes] ASUS P5QC 3-27
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    Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen
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    , connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI
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    Power Fan Speed [N/A] CPU Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.304V] [ 3.248V] [ 5.112V] [12.096V] Select Screen the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q- to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the
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    fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. ASUS P5QC 3-31
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    menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options:
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    Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-33
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    , Inc. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password
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    Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5QC 3-35
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    Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 support : 1.NTFS format ASUS O.C. Profile AI NET 2 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen .25 FLASH TYPE: WXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QC VER: 0405 DATE: 05/20/2008 Update ROM
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    application instructions. Update To Normal mode [Press Enter] This item appears only when you set the Drive Xpert Mode Update item to [Mode change] and uses the orange SATA port labeled SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and the white SATA port labeled SATA_E2 (white, port 1) as normal SATA ports. ASUS P5QC
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    access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.3.12 ASUS Express GATE SSD for details. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user
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    3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile to run the utility. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5QC VER: 0405 DATE: 05/20/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT
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    [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options for this operation. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, ASUS P5QC 3-41
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    3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-59 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 ASUS P5QC
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    notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item
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    Driver Installs the Atheros® L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. Marvell 61xx SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA controller driver. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support
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    temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS P5QC 4-3
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    you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Adobe
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    4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5QC 4-5
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    are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user
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    screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5QC
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support
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    lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo 2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the
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    the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software
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    problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen below. 3. Click the Run button to perform Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected
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    enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation
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    Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, . Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5QC 4-13
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    the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of Click to increase value Click to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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    DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5QC 4-15
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    on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5QC 4-17
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    To install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching AI Suite
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    fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5QC 4-19
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    4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-
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    your PC's system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5QC 4-21
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    could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5QC 4-23
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    To install 6 Engine on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching
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    6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Lights up when power saving engine is activated Displays the amount show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. ASUS P5QC 4-25
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    drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Power Saving Mode Downclocking -1% to -50% Small/Medium/ High On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5QC
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    connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail of enabling file sharing on this pop-up message and follow the instructions to enable the incoming folder. 2. If you want to to Chapter 4: Software support
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    This function is valid for ASUS products only. 1. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on the AI Direct Link icon and select Connect. The following screen displays. 2. Click Refresh. The software starts searching for the connected computer. 3. The name of the computer found is listed. Click Open
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    the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is
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    Information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects
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    the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio output format. 7. Click to effect the Speakers settings and exit. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support
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    noise interferences. 3. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio input format. 4. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit. ASUS P5QC 4-33
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    settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the
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    and down until you get the desired levels. Click the next button ( ) to display more menu options. 4. Click to effect the Mixer settings and exit. ASUS P5QC 4-35
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    Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support
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    buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. ASUS P5QC 4-37
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    SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Plug one end of motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Launching Drive Xpert in Windows® OS After installing Drive Xpert from the bundled support DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area. The main screen
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    main screen. 2. motherboard will be erased. Click Ok to continue. 4. The setup is completed. Click Ok to restart your computer at once. 5. After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area turns green to indicate that EZ Backup is set up successfully. ASUS P5QC
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    Super Speed from the main screen. If you are in EZ Backup mode, click Mode Change to return to the main screen. 2. Click Apply to start Ok to restart your computer at once. 5. After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area turns green to indicate that Super
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    main screen. 2. Click Disable to start configuration. 3. The setup is completed. Click Ok to restart your computer at once. 4. After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area turns gray to indicate that the Drive Xpert function is disabled. ASUS P5QC 4-41
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    disk after Super Speed configuration. To partition volumes: 1. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop, and then select Manage from the pop-up 3. A New Partition Wizard screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the volume partition. 4-42 Chapter 4: Software support
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    for the schedule. Physical Drive Allows you to set schedule for the selected hard disk. Scheduled Displays the date and time for the setup schedule. ASUS P5QC 4-43
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    Event Log Displays event log list that might be helpful for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction. Click Refresh to update the event log list; and click Ok to close the firmware file that you want to update. Then click Update to start the update process. 4-44 Chapter 4: Software support
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    Follow below instructions to complete the installation: 1. Plug a USB flash disk drive in a computer with OS motherboard. Restart the system, and launch the Express Gate. Launching Drive Xpert To open the ASUS Utility panel, click . Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility panel. The main screen
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    EZ Backup from the main screen. 2. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are installed properly. Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to continue the configuration. 4. All original data on the hard drive connected to the SATA_ E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard will be erased. Make
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    Super Speed To start Super Speed configuration: 1. Click Super Speed from the main screen. 2. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are installed properly. Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to continue . 5. The setup is completed. Click OK to close the configuration window. ASUS P5QC 4-47
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    motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS 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
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    on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset
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    the screen instructions to complete installation. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From launching either web or Skype from the first screen), a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate configurations. Basic
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    Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up Power-Off dialog box Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS P5QC
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    [optional]). LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer. • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate will Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 4-52 Chapter 4: Software support
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    optimal screen resolution if you want more screen space for the softwares. It can also be configured any of the four sides of the screen. Starts the Web Browser for quick access USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and
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    Click to show the "ASUS Utility" panel. Click to show "About Express Gate ". Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also 1. Open the Configuration Panel. Open Configuration Panel 4-54 Chapter 4: Software support
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    the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you may need to press the "Refresh" button to detect the change. • The most common scenario is for your computer to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. DHCP). If this is the case, you don't need to click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not
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    to as PPPoE. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is connected to your computer's LAN port. Then enter the username and password for your dial-up account View mode selection Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All
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    Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Open the ASUS Utility
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    support website. To update Express Gate 1. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update. 2. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Click Yes to continue. 3. The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears. Click Next to continue. 4. Follow the screen instructions
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    motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports Intel® Matrix Storage. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by the ICH9R chip allows you to create a RAID created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an
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    bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 4-60 Chapter
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    from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this
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    From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel drive. Press after completing your selection. 4-62 Chapter 4: Software support
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    is 128 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5QC 4-63
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    1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. 4-64 Chapter 4: Software support
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    select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Enter the RAID
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    1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. select RAID 5(Parity), and then press . 4-66 Chapter 4: Software support
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    disk drives to configure as RAID. The following screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Enter the RAID volume Volume menu. ASUS P5QC 4-67
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    into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®: 1. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk
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    RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5QC 4-69
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    Appendix: CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5QC
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    A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update
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    F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes
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    Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper­ ‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5QC A-3
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Motherboard
P5QC