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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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... Gb/s ports - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, support ATI CrossFireX™ technology dual at ... CODEC - 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 max. x8 link) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary ...
... Gb/s ports - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, support ATI CrossFireX™ technology dual at ... CODEC - 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 max. x8 link) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary ...
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...ASUS P5Q PRO 1-3 IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. See pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details. Messenger to keep in OS. ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to different destinations. It's a unique motherboard... your partners on your pictures without converting to transfer digital audio without entering Windows at anytime! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial S/PDIF-out...
...ASUS P5Q PRO 1-3 IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. See pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details. Messenger to keep in OS. ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to different destinations. It's a unique motherboard... your partners on your pictures without converting to transfer digital audio without entering Windows at anytime! S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial S/PDIF-out...
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... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without entering the OS. feature of...hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256...
... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without entering the OS. feature of...hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256...
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... one correct orientation. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
... one correct orientation. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
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...better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. Under the default state, ... • When installing total memory of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11
...better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. Under the default state, ... • When installing total memory of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11
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... in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID]. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to [AHCI]. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27 ICH10R...
... in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [RAID]. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to [AHCI]. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27 ICH10R...
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... down . Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 less than four seconds lets the... system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. 2.9 Turning off the computer 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
... down . Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 less than four seconds lets the... system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. 2.9 Turning off the computer 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
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... utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy...
... utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5QPRO.ROM P5QPRO ASUS P5Q PRO 3-3 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
... > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5QPRO.ROM P5QPRO ASUS P5Q PRO 3-3 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
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... the iteam has a sub-menu. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in .] [English] [Not...screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. To...
... the iteam has a sub-menu. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in .] [English] [Not...screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. To...
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...unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for details. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-41 Refer to stay at the Express 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.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare...
...unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for details. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-41 Refer to stay at the Express 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.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare...
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... before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to load the default values for each of the options from the Exit menu to ensure the... Defaults Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation appears. Select Screen Select Item Enter...
... before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to load the default values for each of the options from the Exit menu to ensure the... Defaults Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation appears. Select Screen Select Item Enter...
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... contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-1 The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Visit...
... contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-1 The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Visit...
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... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q PRO 4-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment.
... an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q PRO 4-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment.
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The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot logo ...or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (...
The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot logo ...or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (...
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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. 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.
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...screen below. 3. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.... The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup....
...screen below. 3. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.... The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-11 This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup....