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Contents 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 ASUS PC Probe II 4-11 4.3.3 Audio configurations 4-17 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-WS Engine 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-25 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 4-27 4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-28 4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 4-30 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-40 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
Contents 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 ASUS PC Probe II 4-11 4.3.3 Audio configurations 4-17 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-WS Engine 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 4-25 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 4-27 4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-28 4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 4-30 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-40 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard...
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xiii P5Q WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 2 x ... connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 BIOS flash utility under DOS Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 8.0 Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
xiii P5Q WS specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 2 x ... connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 BIOS flash utility under DOS Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ver 8.0 Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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...the documentation that you intend to do not need to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure... settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary...
...the documentation that you intend to do not need to the table on the next page for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure... settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary...
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... using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The...
... using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The...
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...] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you 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 allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
...] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you 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 allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
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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 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-55 ASUS P5Q WS
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 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-55 ASUS P5Q WS
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... 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 the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support...
... 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 the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support...
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... RAID driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming utility. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-WS Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-WS Engine driver...
... RAID driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Realtek Teaming Utility Installs the Realtek® Teaming utility. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-WS Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-WS Engine driver...
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... Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to back up and restore your multimedia data. CyberLink ...® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to easily manage, edit share and protect your data easily. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®...
... Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to back up and restore your multimedia data. CyberLink ...® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to easily manage, edit share and protect your data easily. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®...
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ASUS P5Q WS 4-5 Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
ASUS P5Q WS 4-5 Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
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...this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of...your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your system and change the utility configuration.... II You can start installation. 2. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ...
...this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, browse the contents of...your computer: 1. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. You can close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your system and change the utility configuration.... II You can start installation. 2. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ...
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... experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17 From the taskbar, double-click on your computer. If the...
... experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17 From the taskbar, double-click on your computer. If the...
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... pre‑programmed equalizer settings for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Click to exit the...
... pre‑programmed equalizer settings for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Click to exit the...
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... shift modes automatically according to run Calibration first. You can select to optimize power management. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. Launching WS Engine Launch WS Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click Run Calibration and wait... Place the support DVD to complete installation. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you to current system status. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The first time you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the...
... shift modes automatically according to run Calibration first. You can select to optimize power management. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. Launching WS Engine Launch WS Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click Run Calibration and wait... Place the support DVD to complete installation. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you to current system status. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The first time you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the...
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...Click the �E�P�U��-�W��S��E�n��g�in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon ...to launch Fan Xpert 4-25 Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-WS Engine Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q WS Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch EPU-WS Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X��p�e�r�...
...Click the �E�P�U��-�W��S��E�n��g�in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon ...to launch Fan Xpert 4-25 Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-WS Engine Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q WS Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch EPU-WS Engine, AI Booster, �F�a�n��X��p�e�r�...
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... Autorun feature. 2. Place the support DVD to continue. ASUS P5Q WS 4-31 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you ..., or other Express Gate softwares. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset-
... Autorun feature. 2. Place the support DVD to continue. ASUS P5Q WS 4-31 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. 4.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you ..., or other Express Gate softwares. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset-
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...thus improving data access and storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for transaction processing, relational ...5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Intel® Matrix Storage. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the ICH10R chip allows you...
...thus improving data access and storage. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for transaction processing, relational ...5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. Intel® Matrix Storage. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the ICH10R chip allows you...
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... optical drive." 7. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 4-55 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive or connect...
... optical drive." 7. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 4-55 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive or connect...
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.... 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ... SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. To install the RAID...
.... 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ... SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. To install the RAID...
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... Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q WS A-1 A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on ...ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support DVD. 4. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers...
... Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q WS A-1 A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on ...ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support DVD. 4. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers...