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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes...
... added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes...
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... Audio CODEC - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel...
... Audio CODEC - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel...
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P5Q PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support... additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x TPM connector 6 x SATA connectors (Red) 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange and white) 1 x CPU ...ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX ...
P5Q PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support... additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x TPM connector 6 x SATA connectors (Red) 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange and white) 1 x CPU ...ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX ...
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... paste to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- If it gets into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with pre-applied... (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 6. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with your skin, ensure to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
... paste to the exposed area of the CPU that it is toxic and inedible. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- If it gets into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with pre-applied... (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 6. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with your skin, ensure to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
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... connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-31 These are not jumpers! Insufficient...
... connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-31 These are not jumpers! Insufficient...
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...1.10V to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.20V* to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. See 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-21 Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. • The ...you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The minimum value of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is installed. 3.4.14 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. 3.4.11 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows...
...1.10V to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.20V* to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. See 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-21 Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. • The ...you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The minimum value of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is installed. 3.4.14 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. 3.4.11 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows...
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...[Enabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V... items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.9V]. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for EMI control. • The value [2.20V]...
...[Enabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V... items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.9V]. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for EMI control. • The value [2.20V]...
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... Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:9 CPUID :6F9 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Execute Disable Bit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:9 CPUID :6F9 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Execute Disable Bit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Intel® Virtualization...[Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-25 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to zero (0). When set the CPU Ratio Control item to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value...
... set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Intel® Virtualization...[Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-25 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to zero (0). When set the CPU Ratio Control item to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value...
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... Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility... allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5Q PRO...
... Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility... allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5Q PRO...
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...the Preference section. You can start installation. 2. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Place the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with ... installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support If Autorun is a utility that your system and change the utility configuration.
...the Preference section. You can start installation. 2. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Place the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with ... installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support If Autorun is a utility that your system and change the utility configuration.
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... the current value of the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change...
... the current value of the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change...
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Click to display available information. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support The left panel of the two logical processors. The pie chart at the bottom of...
Click to display available information. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support The left panel of the two logical processors. The pie chart at the bottom of...
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... CPU/FSB frequency Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore system default settings. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS...
... CPU/FSB frequency Click to restore default settings Click to launch each utility button to launch the utility, or click the Normal button to restore system default settings. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS...
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...setup Click to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the ...both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5Q PRO 4-21 Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD.
...setup Click to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the ...both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5Q PRO 4-21 Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD.
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... exceeds 70ºC. • User: This mode allows you to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to change the... CPU fan profile under certain limitation. Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes ...
... exceeds 70ºC. • User: This mode allows you to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to change the... CPU fan profile under certain limitation. Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes ...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 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. 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
The options on the AI Suite main window. 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. 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
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... feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then ...click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Then, the EPU-6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support The first time you launch EPU-6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift...
... feature. 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then ...click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Then, the EPU-6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support The first time you launch EPU-6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift...
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P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® dualcore /Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support... Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max...
P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® dualcore /Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support... Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max...