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... Net 2 3-42 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 vi Contents 3.6 Power menu 3-30...
... Net 2 3-42 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 vi Contents 3.6 Power menu 3-30...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as...
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..., PCIe x16_2 black*) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot at max. Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit LAN controllers Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2, Teaming and Redundant ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with Intel® ...* Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) xii ...
..., PCIe x16_2 black*) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot at max. Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit LAN controllers Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2, Teaming and Redundant ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with Intel® ...* Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) xii ...
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P5Q-E Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS stylish features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Features: - For WiFi-AP Edition, 4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at...
P5Q-E Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS stylish features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Features: - For WiFi-AP Edition, 4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at...
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...P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (2 x USB connectors support..., WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM...
...P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (2 x USB connectors support..., WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q-E Series Cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) •...
... the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q-E Series Cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) •...
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... and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm...that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...
... and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm...that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact...
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Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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...174; XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter... 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, it is dependent on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may install a maximum of the lower-sized ...
...174; XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter... 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, it is dependent on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may install a maximum of the lower-sized ...
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...9136C5D SS KHX9200D2/ 512 DS KHX9200D2/1G DS OCZ2FXT11504GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size... DS Box P/N:OCZ2N10662GK (OCZ2N10662GK)(EPP) • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-13 Brand DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS OCZ2FX12002GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1100MHz capability Size Vendor ...
...9136C5D SS KHX9200D2/ 512 DS KHX9200D2/1G DS OCZ2FXT11504GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size... DS Box P/N:OCZ2N10662GK (OCZ2N10662GK)(EPP) • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-13 Brand DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS OCZ2FX12002GK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1100MHz capability Size Vendor ...
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... F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ F2-6400CL6D-8GBNQ F2-6400PHU2-2GBNR GB22GB6400C4DC GB22GB6400C5DC GB24GB6400C4DC GB24GB6400C4QC GB24GB6400C5DC GB24GB6400C5QC GB28GB6400C4QC DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • •...8226; • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC (TXDD1024M1066HC5) DS BoxP/N: • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC-D (TXDD1024M1066HC5-D) P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB A-DATA 1024MB A-DATA 2048MB ...
... F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ F2-6400CL6D-8GBNQ F2-6400PHU2-2GBNR GB22GB6400C4DC GB22GB6400C5DC GB24GB6400C4DC GB24GB6400C4QC GB24GB6400C5DC GB24GB6400C5QC GB28GB6400C4QC DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • •...8226; • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC (TXDD1024M1066HC5) DS BoxP/N: • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC-D (TXDD1024M1066HC5-D) P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB A-DATA 1024MB A-DATA 2048MB ...
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...-1G JM800QLU-2G AET760UD00-25DC08X AET760UD00-25DB97X AET860UD00-25DC08X SLY2128M8-JGE SLZ2128M8-JGE 28V2H8 28VOH8 M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-15 P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 8192MB(Kit...
...-1G JM800QLU-2G AET760UD00-25DC08X AET760UD00-25DB97X AET860UD00-25DC08X SLY2128M8-JGE SLZ2128M8-JGE 28V2H8 28VOH8 M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • ... • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-15 P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 8192MB(Kit...
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ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17 Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either 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 slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Side(s): SS -
ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17 Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either 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 slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Side(s): SS -
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.... 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
.... 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
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...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future,... card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to do not need to use . 4. Turn on the next page for the expansion card. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Secure the card to ...
...an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future,... card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to do not need to use . 4. Turn on the next page for the expansion card. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Secure the card to ...
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...slots. 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard also supports one Universal PCI Express x16 slot with a maximum speed of the slot. x8 link) PCI2 slot PCIe x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the ...location of x4 link. Universal PCIe x16_3 slot (black, at max. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards,...
...slots. 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard also supports one Universal PCI Express x16 slot with a maximum speed of the slot. x8 link) PCI2 slot PCIe x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the ...location of x4 link. Universal PCIe x16_3 slot (black, at max. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards,...
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... IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Line In port (light blue). LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 5. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port does not...
... IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Line In port (light blue). LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED... a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 5. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port does not...
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... 5 on the connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. The TPM module is for the provided floppy disk drive...
... 5 on the connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. The TPM module is for the provided floppy disk drive...
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... to [AHCI]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to SATA device. Or you can create...
... to [AHCI]. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to SATA device. Or you can create...