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ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V

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14. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Make sure to remove the cap on the EATX12V connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. • Use only an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for the EATX12V connector. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. • 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.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS P5Q3 2-33

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
P5Q3 specifications summary	11
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	20
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive 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	31
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	34
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	35
2.4 System memory	36
2.4.1 Overview	36
2.4.2 Memory configurations	37
2.4.3 Installing a DDR3 DIMM	41
2.4.4 Removing a DDR3 DIMM	41
2.5 Expansion slots	42
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	42
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	42
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	43
2.5.4 PCI slots	44
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	44
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot	44
2.6 Jumper	45
2.7 Connectors	48
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	48
2.7.2 Internal connectors	50
2.8 Starting up for the first time	62
2.9 Turning off the computer	63
2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function	63
2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch	63
Chapter 3: BIOS setup	65
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	67
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility	67
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	70
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility	71
3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	73
3.2 BIOS setup program	74
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen	75
3.2.2 Menu bar	75
3.2.3 Navigation keys	75
3.2.4 Menu items	76
3.2.5 Sub-menu items	76
3.2.6 Configuration fields	76
3.2.7 Pop-up window	76
3.2.8 Scroll bar	76
3.2.9 General help	76
3.3 Main menu	77
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	77
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	77
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	77
3.3.4 Language [English]	77
3.3.5 SATA 1-6	78
3.3.6 Storage Configuration	79
3.3.7 AHCI Configuration	80
3.3.8 System Information	81
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu	82
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	82
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]	83
3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]	83
3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto]	83
3.4.5 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]	84
3.4.6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]	85
3.4.7 DRAM Read Training [Auto]	86
3.4.8 DRAM Write Training [Auto]	86
3.4.9 MEM. OC Charger	86
3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto]	86
3.4.11 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]	86
3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto]	87
3.4.13 CPU GTL Reference [Auto]	87
3.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]	87
3.4.15 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]	87
3.4.16 DRAM Voltage [Auto]	87
3.4.17 NB Voltage [Auto]	87
3.4.18 SB Voltage [Auto]	88
3.4.19 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]	88
3.4.20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]	88
3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]	88
3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]	88
3.4.23 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]	88
3.4.24 NB Clock Skew [Auto]	89
3.4.25 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized]	89
3.5 Advanced menu	89
3.5.1 CPU Configuration	89
3.5.2 Chipset	91
3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration	92
3.5.4 USB Configuration	94
3.5.5 PCIPnP	95
3.6 Power menu	96
3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	96
3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	96
3.6.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	96
3.6.5 APM Configuration	97
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor	98
3.7 Boot menu	100
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority	100
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	101
3.7.3 Security	102
3.8 Tools menu	104
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	104
3.8.2 Drive Xpert Configuration	105
3.8.3 Express Gate	106
3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile	107
3.8.5 AI NET 2	108
3.9 Exit menu	109
Chapter 4: Software support	111
4.1 Installing an operating system	113
4.2 Support DVD information	113
4.3 Software information	121
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™	121
4.3.2 AI NET2	123
4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	124
4.3.4 Audio configurations	130
4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite	135
4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap	137
4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert	138
4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster	140
4.3.9 ASUS EPU—6 Engine	141
4.3.10 ASUS AI Direct Link	145
4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert	147
4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate	151
4.4 RAID configurations	161
4.4.1 RAID definitions	161
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks	162
4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations	162
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk	170
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	170