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ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate SSD Installs the ASUS Express Gate SSD update application. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
P5Q Deluxe 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 unique features	19
1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and 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	43
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	43
2.5 Expansion slots	44
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	44
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	44
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	45
2.5.4 PCI slots	46
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	46
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots	46
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot	46
2.6 Jumpers	48
2.7 Onboard switches	50
2.8 Connectors	51
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors	51
2.8.2 Internal connectors	53
2.8.3 Installing the optional fan	66
2.9 Starting up for the first time	67
2.10 Turning off the computer	68
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function	68
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch	68
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	69
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	71
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	71
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	74
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility	75
3.2 BIOS setup program	77
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	78
3.2.2 Menu bar	78
3.2.3 Navigation keys	78
3.2.4 Menu items	79
3.2.5 Sub-menu items	79
3.2.6 Configuration fields	79
3.2.7 Pop-up window	79
3.2.8 Scroll bar	79
3.2.9 General help	79
3.3 Main menu	80
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	80
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	80
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	80
3.3.4 Language [English]	80
3.3.5 SATA 1-6	81
3.3.6 Storage Configuration	82
3.3.7 AHCI Configuration	83
3.3.8 System Information	84
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	85
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	85
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	86
3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]	86
3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	86
3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto]	87
3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	87
3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]	88
3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto]	89
3.4.9 MEM. OC Charger	89
3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto]	89
3.4.11 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]	89
3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.13 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto]	90
3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto]	90
3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.16 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.18 NB Voltage [Auto]	90
3.4.19 NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]	91
3.4.20 SB Voltage [Auto]	91
3.4.21 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]	91
3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	91
3.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	91
3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	92
3.5 Advanced menu	93
3.5.1 TPM Configuration	93
3.5.2 CPU Configuration	94
3.5.3 Chipset	96
3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration	97
3.5.5 USB Configuration	98
3.5.6 PCIPnP	99
3.6 Power menu	100
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	100
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	100
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	100
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	100
3.6.5 APM Configuration	101
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor	102
3.7 Boot menu	104
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	104
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	105
3.7.3 Security	106
3.8 Tools menu	108
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	108
3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto]	109
3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting]	109
3.8.4 Express Gate	110
3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile	111
3.8.6 AI Net 2	112
3.9 Exit menu	113
Chapter 4: Software support	115
4.1 Installing an operating system	117
4.2 Support DVD information	117
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	117
4.2.2 Drivers menu	118
4.2.3 Utilities menu	119
4.2.4 Make disk menu	121
4.2.5 Manual menu	122
4.2.6 ASUS Contact information	122
4.2.7 Other information	123
4.3 Software information	125
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™	125
4.3.2 AI NET2	127
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	128
4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	134
4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap	136
4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert	137
4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster	139
4.3.8 ASUS EPU–6 Engine	140
4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link	144
4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)	146
4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert	155
4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD	166
4.4 RAID configurations	176
4.4.1 RAID definitions	176
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	177
4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	177
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	185
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	185
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	185
Appendix: CPU features	187
A.1 Intel® EM64T	189
Using the Intel® EM64T feature	189
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	189
A.2.1 System requirements	189
A.2.2 Using the EIST	190
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	191