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... 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate 4-41 4.4 RAID configurations 4-51 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-51 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-52 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-52 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-60 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-60 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-60...
... 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate 4-41 4.4 RAID configurations 4-51 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-51 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-52 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-52 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-60 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-60 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-60...
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... the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1
... the BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1
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.... ASUS P5Q PRO 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard...
.... ASUS P5Q PRO 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard...
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...computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Using PC Probe II ...Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. With this icon...
...computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Using PC Probe II ...Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. With this icon...
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...You can select to current system status. Then, the EPU-6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the EPU-6 Engine ...icon on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Installing EPU-6 Engine To install EPU-6 Engine on the Windows® notification area...
...You can select to current system status. Then, the EPU-6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the EPU-6 Engine ...icon on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Installing EPU-6 Engine To install EPU-6 Engine on the Windows® notification area...
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...for Drive Xpert: EZ Backup and Super Speed. • Before using Drive Xpert in Windows® OS After installing Drive Xpert from the bundled support DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Otherwise, the HDD LED in ...driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to page 2-28 for the exact location of the SATA connectors. 3. Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors when the Drive Xpert mode in the front panel flashes. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 ASUS...
...for Drive Xpert: EZ Backup and Super Speed. • Before using Drive Xpert in Windows® OS After installing Drive Xpert from the bundled support DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Otherwise, the HDD LED in ...driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to page 2-28 for the exact location of the SATA connectors. 3. Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors when the Drive Xpert mode in the front panel flashes. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 ASUS...
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... can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Place the motherboard support DVD into...
... can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Place the motherboard support DVD into...
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ASUS P5Q PRO 4-61 When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the key to install, make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop... instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy ...
ASUS P5Q PRO 4-61 When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the key to install, make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop... instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy ...
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...174; CPU that supports EM64T. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q PRO A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: ...EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. You can download the ...
...174; CPU that supports EM64T. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q PRO A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: ...EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. You can download the ...
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... 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate 4-41 4.4 RAID configurations 4-51 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-51 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-52 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-52 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-60 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-60 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-60...
... 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate 4-41 4.4 RAID configurations 4-51 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-51 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-52 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-52 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-60 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-60 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-60...
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... VX.XX.XX. 3. This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need...
... VX.XX.XX. 3. This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need...
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... the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q PRO...
... the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q PRO...
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...; desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. With this icon to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your...
...; desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. With this icon to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your...
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... normal Press to launch AI Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press to close or restore the application. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support Place the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions... Normal icon to restore the system to launch AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an ...
... normal Press to launch AI Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press to close or restore the application. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support Place the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions... Normal icon to restore the system to launch AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an ...
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Installing EPU-6 Engine To install EPU-6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to complete installation. Click Run Calibration and... CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you to current system status. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you launch EPU-6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift ...
Installing EPU-6 Engine To install EPU-6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to complete installation. Click Run Calibration and... CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you to current system status. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you launch EPU-6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift ...
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... in BIOS setup is configured as shown on the motherboard. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk...ATA hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to the power connector of ... two hard disks for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. Otherwise, the HDD LED in Windows® operating system, we highly recommend that you can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance the ...
... in BIOS setup is configured as shown on the motherboard. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk...ATA hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to the power connector of ... two hard disks for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. Otherwise, the HDD LED in Windows® operating system, we highly recommend that you can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance the ...
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... into the optical drive. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. 4-60 Chapter 4: Software support For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Insert the support DVD ...any key to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Follow succeeding screen instructions to boot from the optical drive." 7. Start Windows®. 2. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or ...
... into the optical drive. 3. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. 4-60 Chapter 4: Software support For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Insert the support DVD ...any key to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Follow succeeding screen instructions to boot from the optical drive." 7. Start Windows®. 2. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or ...
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ASUS P5Q PRO 4-61 During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB ... to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
ASUS P5Q PRO 4-61 During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB ... to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
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... to the expansion card or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www..... 2. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q PRO A- A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on device(s) documentation,...
... to the expansion card or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www..... 2. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q PRO A- A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on device(s) documentation,...