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... Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Utility-SteelVine Manager 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-43 4.3.13 ASUS Data Guardian (TPM) Software-by Infineon Security Platform Software 4-55 4.3.14 Marvell Gigabit LAN Teaming support 4-58 4.4 RAID configurations 4-61 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-61 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-62 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-62 4.5 Creating...
... Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Utility-SteelVine Manager 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-43 4.3.13 ASUS Data Guardian (TPM) Software-by Infineon Security Platform Software 4-55 4.3.14 Marvell Gigabit LAN Teaming support 4-58 4.4 RAID configurations 4-61 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-61 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-62 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-62 4.5 Creating...
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... PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot at midboard) (continued on the next page) xii P5Q Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / ...-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz...
... PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot at midboard) (continued on the next page) xii P5Q Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / ...-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz...
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... the use of the memory accesses. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core...™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing process. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1600 / 1333...
... the use of the memory accesses. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core...™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing process. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1600 / 1333...
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...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo ... • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
...incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo ... • Upon purchase of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-5 Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover ...
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Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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...;‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. B 2. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-9 A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink...
...;‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in place. B 2. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-9 A B A B A B A 1 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you install the heatsink...
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... cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service...
... cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service...
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...disk drives as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the SATA devices installed in this menu allow you to set this item to configure the item. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Main...to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage ...
...disk drives as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the SATA devices installed in this menu allow you to set this item to configure the item. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Main...to internally optimize the order of commands. • If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage ...
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... the auto-detected CPU specification. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0707 Build Date : 06/18/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB...
... the auto-detected CPU specification. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0707 Build Date : 06/18/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB...
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... the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.9V]. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently...
... the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.9V]. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently...
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...] to execute the Clearing the TPM function, the data saved in the TPM security chip. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Frequency :3.00GHz FSB Speed :1332 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06... (Deactivate) Command to clear the user information in this screen may differ. After you want to TPM Clearing the TPM [Press Enter] Allows you installed. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-25
...] to execute the Clearing the TPM function, the data saved in the TPM security chip. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Frequency :3.00GHz FSB Speed :1332 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06... (Deactivate) Command to clear the user information in this screen may differ. After you want to TPM Clearing the TPM [Press Enter] Allows you installed. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-25
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to adjust the value. Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is set the CPU Ratio Control item to adjust the ...C3/C4. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to adjust the value. Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is set the CPU Ratio Control item to adjust the ...C3/C4. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [...
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...the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA driver. ASUS InstAll - ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the ...available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Install...
...the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA driver. ASUS InstAll - ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the ...available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Install...
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CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your PC from the latest online threats. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs Norton Internet Security 2008 to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to protect your data easily. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-5
CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your PC from the latest online threats. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs Norton Internet Security 2008 to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to protect your data easily. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-5
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... data safety. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-61 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you...copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. If one drive to the selected hard disk drive. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 10* ...
... data safety. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-61 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you...copy of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. If one drive to the selected hard disk drive. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. With the RAID 10* ...
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...then press to the power connector on entering and navigating through the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge chip. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable ...to display the configuration options. 4. Go to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. To install the...
...then press to the power connector on entering and navigating through the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge chip. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect a SATA power cable ...to display the configuration options. 4. Go to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. To install the...
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... your screen. During POST, press to Non-RAID 2. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-63 To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility: 1. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks...
... your screen. During POST, press to Non-RAID 2. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-63 To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility: 1. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Physical Disks...
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... to highlight a drive, and then press to configure as RAID. Press after completing your selection. 4-64 Chapter 4: Software support Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. When the RAID Level item is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu...
... to highlight a drive, and then press to configure as RAID. Press after completing your selection. 4-64 Chapter 4: Software support Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. When the RAID Level item is 16 characters or less. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu...
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... is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum capacity allowed. 5. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. The following screen appears. From the utility main menu, select 1. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set : 1. The following...
... is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum capacity allowed. 5. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. The following screen appears. From the utility main menu, select 1. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set : 1. The following...
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... Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Enter a name for the RAID 10 array, and then press . When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to ... screen appears. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-67 Enter the RAID volume capacity that has no special characters and is 64 KB.
... Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. Enter a name for the RAID 10 array, and then press . When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to ... screen appears. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-67 Enter the RAID volume capacity that has no special characters and is 64 KB.