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... 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 Link 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-30 4.3.11...
... 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 Link 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-30 4.3.11...
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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 ..., PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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 ..., PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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... disconnect the chassis front panel cables to 70% of complicated configurations. See page 4-35 for details. saving up to the motherboard. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drive transfer rates - With better electric...to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. With Drive Xpert's user-friendly graphical user interface, users can...
... disconnect the chassis front panel cables to 70% of complicated configurations. See page 4-35 for details. saving up to the motherboard. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drive transfer rates - With better electric...to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. With Drive Xpert's user-friendly graphical user interface, users can...
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... slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for information on the next page for the card. 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the ...
... slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for information on the next page for the card. 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for...and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the ...
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... update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an...
... update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an...
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... ATA hard disk drives, set this item to configure the item. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-13 Select an item then press if you want to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... ATA hard disk drives, set this item to configure the item. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-13 Select an item then press if you want to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-34 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-42 ASUS P5Q PRO
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-34 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-42 ASUS P5Q PRO
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...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 your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ... for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice.
...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 your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding ... for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice.
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...; chipset Inf update program. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Atheros L1e Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros® L1e Gigabit Ethernet driver. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Installs the anti-virus utility and all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Marvell...
...; chipset Inf update program. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Atheros L1e Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros® L1e Gigabit Ethernet driver. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Installs the anti-virus utility and all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Marvell...
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...image editing software. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate Installs the ASUS Express Gate update application. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia... technology. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs ...
...image editing software. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate Installs the ASUS Express Gate update application. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia... technology. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs ...
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Marvell 61xx 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit driver disk.
Marvell 61xx 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit driver disk.
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...window appears. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® ...desktop. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ...
...window appears. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® ...desktop. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ...
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... seconds. 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. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The first time you launch EPU-6 Engine, the following... CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to optimize power management. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status.
... seconds. 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. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The first time you launch EPU-6 Engine, the following... CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to optimize power management. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status.
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...configuration: 1. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. There are two modes for Drive Xpert configuration. 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of the SATA signal...port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Installing Serial 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...
...configuration: 1. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. There are two modes for Drive Xpert configuration. 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of the SATA signal...port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Installing Serial 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...
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...to continue. controlled onboard SATA ports only. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. See ...Express Gate softwares. Place the support CD/DVD to the Internet. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-41 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click Next to motherboard chipset- Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. The InstallShield Wizard for ...
...to continue. controlled onboard SATA ports only. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. See ...Express Gate softwares. Place the support CD/DVD to the Internet. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-41 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click Next to motherboard chipset- Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. The InstallShield Wizard for ...
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Open the ASUS Utility panel. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-49 Refer to your need. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings.
Open the ASUS Utility panel. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-49 Refer to your need. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings.
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... business systems. Use a minimum of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-51 RAID 5 stripes both system performance and data safety. Intel® Matrix Storage. If... and RAID 1 configurations. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of data from the support... floppy disk before you want to the selected hard disk drive. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of the data in a created ...
... business systems. Use a minimum of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-51 RAID 5 stripes both system performance and data safety. Intel® Matrix Storage. If... and RAID 1 configurations. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of data from the support... floppy disk before you want to the selected hard disk drive. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of the data in a created ...
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... support Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow succeeding screen...
... support Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Boot your computer. 2. Start Windows®. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow succeeding screen...
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... the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-61 When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or...
... the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-61 When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or...
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...64-bit drivers for more information on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. Refer to the expansion card or add-on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ ...add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q PRO A- You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify...
...64-bit drivers for more information on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. Refer to the expansion card or add-on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ ...add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q PRO A- You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify...