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...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of...169; 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of...169; 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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... 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 MyLogo2 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 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 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...
... 4-2 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 MyLogo2 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 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 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...
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...before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional ...
...before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional ...
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... that you must press the enclosed key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5QPRO.ROM Conventions used in this manual. Used to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase.
... that you must press the enclosed key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5QPRO.ROM Conventions used in this manual. Used to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase.
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...motherboard can only support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on its SPD. ASUS P5Q PRO... 2-11 Hence, a total installed memory of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install varying memory sizes in Channel A...
...motherboard can only support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on its SPD. ASUS P5Q PRO... 2-11 Hence, a total installed memory of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install varying memory sizes in Channel A...
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... are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA hard ...RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27 Connect the ...
... are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA hard ...RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [RAID]. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27 Connect the ...
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...3rd Information : 12-5-1-4-4 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for the system. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select either one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can ...menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you install on the CPU and memory modules you to individually set overclocking parameters.
...3rd Information : 12-5-1-4-4 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for the system. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select either one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can ...menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you install on the CPU and memory modules you to individually set overclocking parameters.
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... PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. If this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-17 The values range from 100 to 180. 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically...] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2 operating frequency. The value of this happens, revert to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Refer to 800.
... PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. If this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-17 The values range from 100 to 180. 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically...] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2 operating frequency. The value of this happens, revert to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Refer to 800.
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...; The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items...
...; The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items...
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... DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Use the and keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.8 MEM. Setting this item to [Enabled] to 4. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to apply enhancement on the next page...
... DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Use the and keys to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.8 MEM. Setting this item to [Enabled] to 4. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to apply enhancement on the next page...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
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... to launch several ASUS utilities easily. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you...The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to restore system default settings. Click to ...
... to launch several ASUS utilities easily. If you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you...The AI Suite main window appears. 3. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to restore system default settings. Click to ...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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... settings (i.e. DHCP). If you don't need to press the "Refresh" button to click Setup for your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-47 Network 3. Each network interface is for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to it. • If you may ...need to detect the change. • The most common scenario is enabled immediately when you check the box next to configure the static IP settings manually. move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is running (e.g. 2. If this is the case, you plug ...
... settings (i.e. DHCP). If you don't need to press the "Refresh" button to click Setup for your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-47 Network 3. Each network interface is for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to it. • If you may ...need to detect the change. • The most common scenario is enabled immediately when you check the box next to configure the static IP settings manually. move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is running (e.g. 2. If this is the case, you plug ...
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... WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,...OF BUSINESS, LOSS 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. E3929 Second Edition V2 May 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC...
... WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,...OF BUSINESS, LOSS 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. E3929 Second Edition V2 May 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC...
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...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 MyLogo2 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 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 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 ... A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 vi Contents 3.8.3 Express Gate 3-41 3.8.4 ASUS O.C.
...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 MyLogo2 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 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 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 ... A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 vi Contents 3.8.3 Express Gate 3-41 3.8.4 ASUS O.C.
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... the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To...in your retailer. This symbol of electronic products. Do not place the product in municipal waste. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage,...
... the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To...in your retailer. This symbol of electronic products. Do not place the product in municipal waste. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage,...
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... to select. Used to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual.
... to select. Used to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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...x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit ...operating systems listed below. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for other critical functions. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, it is reserved for manual memory frequency adjustment. ...
...x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit ...operating systems listed below. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for other critical functions. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, it is reserved for manual memory frequency adjustment. ...
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... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. Or you intend to [AHCI]. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27...
... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. Or you intend to [AHCI]. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27...