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...OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E3726 First Edition V1 July 2008 Copyright ...
...OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E3726 First Edition V1 July 2008 Copyright ...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5Q-EM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-10 1.5.2 Layout contents 1-11 1.5.3 Placement direction 1-12 1.5.4 Screw holes 1-12 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-13 1.6.1 Installing...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P5Q-EM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-10 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-10 1.5.2 Layout contents 1-11 1.5.3 Placement direction 1-12 1.5.4 Screw holes 1-12 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-13 1.6.1 Installing...
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...High-Definition Audio codec - one at back panel) (continued on the next page) DVI with max. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming - ASUS Noise Filtering Agere L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6...pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667MHz memory ��m�o�d�u�le�s - P5Q-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for the Memory QVL (...
...High-Definition Audio codec - one at back panel) (continued on the next page) DVI with max. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming - ASUS Noise Filtering Agere L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6...pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667MHz memory ��m�o�d�u�le�s - P5Q-EM specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for the Memory QVL (...
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... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. AI Nap ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - vCPU PLL: 35-step CPU PLL voltage control - vFSB Termination: 25-step reference ... increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 0.00625V increment - vChipset (N.B.): 30-step chipset voltage control - ASUS EPU-4 Engine - P5Q-EM specifications summary ASUS Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features...
... (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. AI Nap ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - vCPU PLL: 35-step CPU PLL voltage control - vFSB Termination: 25-step reference ... increment - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 0.00625V increment - vChipset (N.B.): 30-step chipset voltage control - ASUS EPU-4 Engine - P5Q-EM specifications summary ASUS Unique features Other features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features...
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... P5Q-EM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX...
... P5Q-EM specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 24-pin ATX...
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... Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for Microsoft DirectX 10, Shader Model 4.0... motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for six SATA connectors. �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��1�-�3�6��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS P5Q-EM ...
... Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for Microsoft DirectX 10, Shader Model 4.0... motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for six SATA connectors. �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��1�-�3�6��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS P5Q-EM ...
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...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. 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. 1.8.4 PCI slot... The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below ...
...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. 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. 1.8.4 PCI slot... The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below ...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ... cable. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-37 If your chassis. Bracket eSATA cable connector 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; SATA cable connector eSATA port We highly recommend that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The bundled eSATA module allows you to add...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ... cable. USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5Q-EM 1-37 If your chassis. Bracket eSATA cable connector 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; SATA cable connector eSATA port We highly recommend that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The bundled eSATA module allows you to add...
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...us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the...unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If 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 a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more ...
...us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the...unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If 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 a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more ...
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... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You cannot select an item that menu.
... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is a brief description of the selected item. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup You cannot select an item that menu.
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the ...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the ...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5Q-EM 2-17 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5Q-EM 2-17 Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version...
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...options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-EM 2-23 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Proceed with a 0.02V interval. • Setting... the CPU Load-Line mode. The values range from 1.50V to set the North Bridge voltage. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to a high level may make the system unstable. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V-1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V...
...options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-EM 2-23 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Proceed with a 0.02V interval. • Setting... the CPU Load-Line mode. The values range from 1.50V to set the North Bridge voltage. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to a high level may make the system unstable. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V-1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V...
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... Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-EM 2-31 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Select an item then press to [Enabled], the ACPI... Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. When set to display the configuration options.
... Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-EM 2-31 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Select an item then press to [Enabled], the ACPI... Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. When set to display the configuration options.
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...you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to... display the detected temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least ...] [ 5.112V] [12.096V] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5Q-EM 2-33 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc...
...you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to... display the detected temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least ...] [ 5.112V] [12.096V] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5Q-EM 2-33 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.