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... 2.5.2 Chipset 2-27 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5.5 PCIPnP 2-30 2.6 Power menu 2-31 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-31 2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-31 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-31 2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-31 2.6.5 APM Configuration 2-32 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.7 Boot menu 2-35 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-35 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.7.3 Security 2-37 2.8 Tools menu 2-39 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-40 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-41 2.8.4 AI Net 2 2-42 2.9 Exit menu 2-43 Chapter 3: Software support...
... 2.5.2 Chipset 2-27 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5.5 PCIPnP 2-30 2.6 Power menu 2-31 2.6.1 Suspend Mode 2-31 2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2-31 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-31 2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-31 2.6.5 APM Configuration 2-32 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.7 Boot menu 2-35 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-35 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.7.3 Security 2-37 2.8 Tools menu 2-39 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-40 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-41 2.8.4 AI Net 2 2-42 2.9 Exit menu 2-43 Chapter 3: Software support...
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Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for 3 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x I/O Shield 1 x eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard delivers a host of...
Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for 3 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x I/O Shield 1 x eSATA module 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard delivers a host of...
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...;. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-3 This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to support dualchannel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. Intel G45 Chipset The Intel® G45 Express Chipset is one of the memory accesses. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media...
...;. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-3 This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to support dualchannel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. Intel G45 Chipset The Intel® G45 Express Chipset is one of the memory accesses. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media...
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... to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 2-9 for each parameter. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for...
... to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 2-9 for each parameter. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for...
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... cooling system to chipset limitation, this motherboard can manually adjust DRAM Frequency in Channel A and Channel B. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in BIOS settings. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of 256 Mb chips. • Due to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 1-20 Chapter...
... cooling system to chipset limitation, this motherboard can manually adjust DRAM Frequency in Channel A and Channel B. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in BIOS settings. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of 256 Mb chips. • Due to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 1-20 Chapter...
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... information on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next page for the expansion card. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-25 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
... information on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next page for the expansion card. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-25 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ...
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PCI slot PCIe x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe x1 slot ASUS P5Q-EM 1-27 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 1.8.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 1.8.4 PCI slot ...
PCI slot PCIe x1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16 slot PCIe x1 slot ASUS P5Q-EM 1-27 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 1.8.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 1.8.4 PCI slot ...
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... default is for each USB port; USB7-10; USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using a USB device. The USBPW1-4 jumper is the Space Bar) or using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-29 Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU...
... default is for each USB port; USB7-10; USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using a USB device. The USBPW1-4 jumper is the Space Bar) or using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-29 Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) This jumper allows you set this jumper to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU...
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... a configuration example for your monitor does not support. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction • Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, the Windows® Display Settings menu...
... a configuration example for your monitor does not support. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction • Due to the Intel® VGA driver issue, the Windows® Display Settings menu...
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... BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB...
... BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB...
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... you connect your display to the onboard HDMI connector, the monitor will not show after the system restarts. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for a few minutes and then reboot the system. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Wait for the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the SATA1/2/3/4 connector; Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5QVM.ROM". The device size...
... you connect your display to the onboard HDMI connector, the monitor will not show after the system restarts. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for a few minutes and then reboot the system. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Wait for the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the SATA1/2/3/4 connector; Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5QVM.ROM". The device size...
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... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to select the data transfer mode. Change Option F1...
... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0 Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to select the data transfer mode. Change Option F1...
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... the DMA mode. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors...
... the DMA mode. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE]. • If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors...
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...12 12 12 12 ******** Please key in numbers directly! ******** Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information : 5-5-5-15-3-44-5-3 2nd Information : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 3rd Information : 13-5-1-6-6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to Sub Screen +- Loads the optimal settings for the system...
...12 12 12 12 ******** Please key in numbers directly! ******** Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information : 5-5-5-15-3-44-5-3 2nd Information : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 3rd Information : 13-5-1-6-6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to Sub Screen +- Loads the optimal settings for the system...
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... +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. ASUS P5Q-EM 2-25 The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz Frequency :2.66GHz FSB Speed...
... +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. ASUS P5Q-EM 2-25 The items shown in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz Frequency :2.66GHz FSB Speed...
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... graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. ASUS P5Q-EM 2-27 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this option only when you to set the GMCH Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) BIOS support. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
... graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. ASUS P5Q-EM 2-27 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you install 64-bit operating system. Enable this option only when you to set the GMCH Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) BIOS support. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
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...Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio SPDIF Mode Setting Front Panel Type Agere 1394 Controller Marvell IDE Controller RealTek LAN Controller RealTek LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] [HDMI Output] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- The following table for details. System Memory 1GB to < 1.5GB 1GB to < 2GB 2GB to < 3GB 3GB to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller. This motherboard supports...
...Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio SPDIF Mode Setting Front Panel Type Agere 1394 Controller Marvell IDE Controller RealTek LAN Controller RealTek LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] [HDMI Output] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- The following table for details. System Memory 1GB to < 1.5GB 1GB to < 2GB 2GB to < 3GB 3GB to enable or disable the High Definition Audio controller. This motherboard supports...
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...only when you set USB Functions to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RealTek LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers. Select an item then press to enable or disable the onboard RealTek LAN port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RealTek LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. ASUS P5Q-EM 2-29 Marvell IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features...
...only when you set USB Functions to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RealTek LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers. Select an item then press to enable or disable the onboard RealTek LAN port. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RealTek LAN Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. ASUS P5Q-EM 2-29 Marvell IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features...
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... display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-EM 2-31 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support...
... display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-EM 2-31 Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support...
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...format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to continue. 3-18 Chapter 3: Software support Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Enabled...
...format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to continue. 3-18 Chapter 3: Software support Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Enabled...