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... dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar... 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-...
... dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar... 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-...
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... 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 Appendix: CPU...
... 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 Appendix: CPU...
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Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB... to 2 PATA devices Silicon Image® Sil5723 (Drive Xpert Technology) - 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core...) (continued on the next page) xi x8 link) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports - 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 ...
Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB... to 2 PATA devices Silicon Image® Sil5723 (Drive Xpert Technology) - 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core...) (continued on the next page) xi x8 link) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports - 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 ...
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...1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-3 You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via...converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Messenger to transfer digital audio without entering Windows at anytime! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced ...
...1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-3 You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via...converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. Messenger to transfer digital audio without entering Windows at anytime! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced ...
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...motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS P5Q PRO... 1-7 Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Precision...
...motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS P5Q PRO... 1-7 Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Precision...
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.... Retention tab A B Load lever 3. To prevent damage to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.
.... Retention tab A B Load lever 3. To prevent damage to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.
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...frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on its SPD. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB...3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or ...
...frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on its SPD. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB...3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or ...
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...using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the ...to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations ...
...using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the ...to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations ...
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...for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four ...seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu for details. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.9 Turning off the ...
...for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four ...seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu for details. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.9 Turning off the ...
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...file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to : • Save the current... ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard ...
...file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to : • Save the current... ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard ...
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Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5QPRO.ROM P5QPRO ASUS P5Q PRO 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate...
... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5QPRO.ROM P5QPRO ASUS P5Q PRO 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate...
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... Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the value of a field, ... items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ...
... Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the value of a field, ... items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ...
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The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. ...Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS P5Q PRO 3-41 Choose [Prompt User] to section 4.3.11 ASUS Express GATE for user action... [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature.
The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. ...Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS P5Q PRO 3-41 Choose [Prompt User] to section 4.3.11 ASUS Express GATE for user action... [No] [Reset] When setting this item to [Reset], make sure to save the setting to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature.
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... made to the Setup program. When you select this menu. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & ...system setup after saving the changes. Press to save or discard your changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for...
... made to the Setup program. When you select this menu. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & ...system setup after saving the changes. Press to save or discard your changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for...
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...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 avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5Q PRO... notice. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to install If Autorun...
...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 avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5Q PRO... notice. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to install If Autorun...
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... any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection...
... any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection...
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... file that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and... Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. 4.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest ...
... file that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and... Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. 4.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest ...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7.
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... costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-11 VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic...
... costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-11 VCT is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic...