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1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this section for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all motherboard features. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P5Q SE2 1-27

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P5Q SE2 specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	12
1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features	13
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features	14
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	17
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	18
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	25
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	26
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	26
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	26
1.8.3 PCI slots	27
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumpers	27
1.10 Connectors	29
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	29
1.10.2 Internal connectors	30
1.11 Software support	37
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	37
1.11.2 Support DVD information	37
Chapter 2: BIOS information	39
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	39
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	39
2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	41
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	41
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	42
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	44
2.2 BIOS setup program	45
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	46
2.2.2 Menu bar	47
2.2.3 Navigation keys	47
2.2.4 Menu items	47
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	47
2.2.6 Configuration fields	47
2.2.7 Pop-up window	48
2.2.8 Scroll bar	48
2.2.9 General help	48
2.3 Main menu	48
2.3.1 System Time	48
2.3.2 System Date	48
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	48
2.3.4 SATA 1-6	49
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	49
2.3.6 System Information	50
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	50
2.5 Advanced menu	55
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	55
2.5.2 Chipset	56
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	56
2.5.4 USB Configuration	57
2.5.5 PCI PnP	57
2.6 Power menu	58
2.6.1 Suspend Mode	58
2.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	58
2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support	58
2.6.4 APM Configuration	58
2.6.5 Hardware Monitor	59
2.7 Boot menu	60
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority	60
2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	60
2.7.3 Security	61
2.8 Tools menu	62
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	62
2.8.2 Express Gate	62
2.8.3 AI NET 2	63
2.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile	63