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ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. See page 4-30 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-33 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 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. With Drive Xpert's user-friendly graphical user interface, users can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drive transfer rates-making sure that data is looked after every moment, every day. See page 3-39, 4-39 and 4-58 for details. ASUS DieHard BIOS The AUS DieHard BIOS consists of two BIOS chips, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. The ASUS DieHard BIOS can restore corrupted main BIOS data from the backup BIOS automatically. The technology saves users the hassle of recovering the BIOS file or buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers! See page 2-24 for details. ASUS P5Q-E 1-5

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	8
Safety information	9
About this guide	10
P5Q-E 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
2.9 Starting up for the first time	66
2.10 Turning off the computer	67
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function	67
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch	67
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	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