Asus P5Q Turbo User Guide - Page 34

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2

P5Q Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-667 MHz capability (cont.)

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

SS - Single-sided

DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

•

A*:

Supports one module inserted in any 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.

Vendor

Part No.

Size

SS/

DS

Chip Brand

Chip NO.

Timing

Dimm (Bios)

Voltage

DIMM socket

support (Optional)

A*

B*

C*

GEIL

GX22GB5300LX

2048MB

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

V

V

V

GEIL

GX24GB5300LDC

4096MB(Kit of 2)

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

1.8

V

V

V

Hynix

HYMP112U64CP8-Y5

1024MB

SS

HYNIX

HY5PS1G831CFP-Y5

5

V

V

V

Hynix

HYMP 512U64CP8-Y5

1024MB

DS

HYNIX

HY5PS12821CFP-Y5

5

1.8

V

V

V

KINGSTON

KVR667D2N5/ 512

512MB

SS

KINGSTON

D6408TEBGGL3U

5

1.7-1.9

V

V

V

KINGSTON

KVR667D2E5/1G

1024MB

DS

ELPIDA

E5108AGBG-6E-E(ECC)

1.8

V

V

V

KINGSTON

KVR667D2N5/1G

1024MB

DS

KINGSTON

E5108AGBG-6E-E

1.8

V

V

V

KINGSTON

KVR667D2N5/1G

1024MB

DS

ELPIDA

E5108AJBG-8E-E

1.8

V

V

KINGSTON

KVR667D2N5/1G

1024MB

DS

HYNIX

HY5PS12821CFP-Y5

1.8

V

V

KINGSTON

KVR667D2E5/2G

2048MB

DS

MICRON

D9HNL(ECC)

1.8

V

V

V

KINGSTON

KVR667D2N5/2G

2048MB

DS

KINGSTON

D1288TPFCGL25U

667-5-5-5-15 1.8

V

V

V

KINGSTON

KVR667D2N5/2G

2048MB

DS

HYNIX

HY5PS1G831CFP-Y5

1.8

V

V

V

NANYA

NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C

512MB

SS

NANYA

NT5TU64M8BE-3C

5

1.8

V

V

V

NANYA

NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C

2048MB

DS

NT5TU128M8BJ-3C

5

V

V

V

OCZ

OCZ26671024V

1024MB

SS

Ramos

RC1GT084CA0-53EC

5

1.8

V

V

V

Qimonda

HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2

2048MB

DS

Qimonda

HYB18T1GB00C2F-3S

5

V

V

V

SAMSUNG

M378T6553EZS-CE6

512MB

SS

SAMSUNG

K4T51083QE

5

V

V

V

SAMSUNG

M378T2953EZ3-CE6

1024MB

DS

SAMSUNG

K4T51083QE

5

V

V

V

SAMSUNG

M378T5263AZ3-CE6

4096MB

DS

SAMSUNG

K4T2G084QA-HCE6

5

V

V

V

Super Talent

T6UA 512C5

512MB

SS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

5

1.8

V

V

V

Super Talent

T6UB1GC5

1024MB

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

5

1.8

V

V

V

TwinMOS

8D-23JK5M2ETP

512MB

SS

TwinMOS

TMM6208G8M30C

5

1.8

V

V

V

Aeneon

AET760UD00-30DB97X

1024MB

DS

AENEON

AET93R30DB

5

1.8

V

V

V

Aeneon

AET860UD00-30DB08X

2048MB

DS

AENEON

AET03F30DB

5

V

V

V

Asint

SLX264M8-J6E

512MB

SS

Asint

DDRII6408-6E

V

V

V

Asint

SLY2128M8-J6E

1024MB

SS

Asint

DDRII1208-6E

V

V

V

CENTURY

26V2H8

512MB

SS

HYNIX

HY5PS12821CFP-Y5

5

1.85

V

V

V

CENTURY

26VOH8

1024MB

DS

HYNIX

HY5PS12821CFP-Y5

5

1.85

V

V

V

Dynet

DNHM5U 512C8FE-A6

512MB

SS

Dynet

DN5HS82CFE-A6

V

V

Kingbox

N/A

1024MB

SS

KINGBOX

EPD2128082200E-4

V

V

V

Kingbox

N/A

1024MB

DS

KINGBOX

EPD264082200E-4

1.8

V

V

V

Kingbox

N/A

1024MB

DS

KINGBOX

EPD264082200N-4

V

V

V

MDT

M 512-667-8

512MB

SS

MDT

18D 51280D-30648

4

1.8

V

V

V

MDT

M924-667-16

1024MB

DS

18D 51280D-30646E

4

V

V

Patriot

PSD2 51266781

512MB

SS

PATRIOT

PM64M8D2BU-3KC

V

V

V

Patriot

PSD21G6672

1024MB

DS

PATRIOT

PM64M8D2BU-3PAC

5

V

V

V

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
P5Q Turbo specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	15
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS special features	16
1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features	18
Chapter 2: Hardware information	19
2.1 Before you proceed	19
2.2 Motherboard overview	20
2.2.1 Motherboard layout	20
2.2.2 Layout contents	21
2.2.3 Placement direction	22
2.2.4 Screw holes	22
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	23
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	23
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	26
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	27
2.4 System memory	28
2.4.1 Overview	28
2.4.2 Memory configurations	29
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	35
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	35
2.5 Expansion slots	36
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	36
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	36
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	37
2.5.4 PCI slots	38
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	38
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue)	38
2.6 Jumpers	39
2.7 Connectors	42
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	42
2.7.2 Audio I/O connections	43
2.7.3 Internal connectors	46
2.8 Starting up for the first time	57
2.9 Turning off the computer	57
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	59
3.1 Knowing BIOS	59
3.2 Updating BIOS	59
3.2.1 ASUS Update utility	60
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	62
3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	63
3.3 BIOS setup program	64
3.3.1 BIOS menu screen	64
3.3.2 Menu bar	64
3.3.3 Navigation keys	65
3.3.4 Menu items	65
3.3.5 Submenu items	65
3.3.6 Configuration fields	65
3.3.7 Pop-up window	65
3.3.8 Scroll bar	65
3.3.9 General help	65
3.4 Main menu	66
3.4.1 SATA 1-5; SATA_E1	66
3.4.2 Storage Configuration	68
3.4.3 AHCI Configuration	69
3.4.4 System Information	69
3.5 Ai Tweaker menu	70
3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	70
3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	71
3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX]	71
3.5.4 PCIE Frequency [XXX]	71
3.5.5 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]	71
3.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	71
3.5.7 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	71
3.5.8 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]	73
3.5.9 DRAM Read Training [Auto]	73
3.5.10 MEM. OC Charger [Auto]	73
3.5.11 Ai Clock Twister [Auto]	73
3.5.12 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]	73
3.5.13 CPU Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.14 CPU GTL Reference [Auto]	74
3.5.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.16 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.18 NB Voltage [Auto]	74
3.5.19 SB Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.20 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]	75
3.5.21 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	75
3.5.22 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	75
3.5.23 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	75
3.5.24 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	75
3.5.25 NB Clock Skew [Auto]	75
3.5.26 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized]	75
3.6 Advanced menu	76
3.6.1 CPU Configuration	76
3.6.2 Chipset	78
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	79
3.6.4 USB Configuration	80
3.6.5 PCIPnP	81
3.7 Power menu	82
3.7.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	82
3.7.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	82
3.7.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	82
3.7.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	82
3.7.5 APM Configuration	83
3.7.6 Hardware Monitor	84
3.8 Boot menu	85
3.8.1 Boot Device Priority	85
3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration	86
3.8.3 Security	87
3.9 Tools menu	89
3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	89
3.9.2 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting]	90
3.9.3 Express Gate [Enabled]	91
3.9.4 ASUS O.C. Profile	92
3.9.5 AI NET 2	93
3.10 Exit menu	94
Chapter 4: Software support	95
4.1 Installing an operating system	95
4.2 Support DVD information	95
4.2.1 Running the support DVD	95
4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals	96
4.3 Software information	97
4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II	97
4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite	98
4.3.3 ASUS EPU	99
4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert	100
4.3.5 ASUS TurboV	101
4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key	102
4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert	103
4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate	104
4.3.9 Audio configurations	105
4.4 RAID configurations	106
4.4.1 RAID definitions	106
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	106
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS	107
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility	107
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	111
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	111
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	111

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