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P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ... ports �w�i�th��R��A�I /O - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (@x16, x0 or...65533;, �a�n�d��5� configurations - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Audio 2 - one at midboard; Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Marvell 88SE6121 controller - 1 x Ultra DMA...
P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ... ports �w�i�th��R��A�I /O - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3 GB is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slots (@x16, x0 or...65533;, �a�n�d��5� configurations - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Audio 2 - one at midboard; Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Marvell 88SE6121 controller - 1 x Ultra DMA...
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...;d��e�ta��il�s�. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a... 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data ... (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the...
...;d��e�ta��il�s�. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a... 256-color boot logo for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data ... (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the...
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...Shut Down. 2. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 Click the Start button and then... select Turn Off Computer. 2. 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-...
...Shut Down. 2. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 Click the Start button and then... select Turn Off Computer. 2. 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-...
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... View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows ... for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the ...
... View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows ... for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the ...
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4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to complete the...version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Locate the BIOS file from ...
4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to complete the...version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Locate the BIOS file from ...
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...the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that is user- Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on any menu ...TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. To change the value of the selected item. ASUS P5Q WS 3-11 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right...
...the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. You cannot select an item that is user- Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on any menu ...TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. To change the value of the selected item. ASUS P5Q WS 3-11 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right...
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... details. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. ASUS P5Q WS 3-41 3.8.2 Express Gate Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options...
... details. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run again when you enter the Express Gate. ASUS P5Q WS 3-41 3.8.2 Express Gate Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options...
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...Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus....com) for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard...to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ...to your computer. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ ...
...Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus....com) for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard...to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ...to your computer. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ ...
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... you customize the boot logo. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that appears...
... you customize the boot logo. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that appears...
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... the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 Because PC Probe II is software-based, you of your system and change the utility configuration. Place the support DVD to complete...close or restore the application. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click to view the current status of any problem with these components. Double-click the setup.exe file to ...
... the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 Because PC Probe II is software-based, you of your system and change the utility configuration. Place the support DVD to complete...close or restore the application. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click to view the current status of any problem with these components. Double-click the setup.exe file to ...
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... the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the list box. The hardware... the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5Q WS 4-13
... the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the list box. The hardware... the current value of the Scheme options, then select another position from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5Q WS 4-13
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... provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the information on the right panel. Usage The Usage browser displays.... CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. ASUS P5Q WS 4-15
... provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the information on the right panel. Usage The Usage browser displays.... CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. ASUS P5Q WS 4-15
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...® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. The...play convenience. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17
...® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. The...play convenience. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17
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... audio input (record) volume. To set the Audio I /O option allows you configure your input/output settings. Click for analog and digital options. 4. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3. Audio... Synth, Front, Rear, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix, etc. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5Q WS 4-19
... audio input (record) volume. To set the Audio I /O option allows you configure your input/output settings. Click for analog and digital options. 4. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3. Audio... Synth, Front, Rear, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix, etc. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I /O settings and exit ASUS P5Q WS 4-19
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..., vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Installing WS Engine To install WS Engine on the Windows® notification area. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-WS Engine ASUS EPU-WS Engine is an energy-efficient tool...
..., vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Installing WS Engine To install WS Engine on the Windows® notification area. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-WS Engine. 3. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-WS Engine ASUS EPU-WS Engine is an energy-efficient tool...
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...; desktop. 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 close or restore the application. The AI Suite main window appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert ... restore the system to the optical drive. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled...
...; desktop. 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 close or restore the application. The AI Suite main window appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert ... restore the system to the optical drive. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled...
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... consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5Q WS 4-27 Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from...
... consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5Q WS 4-27 Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from...
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Click to close the Calibration window ASUS P5Q WS Click to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. However, the fan ...
Click to close the Calibration window ASUS P5Q WS Click to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. However, the fan ...
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...software stops responding, right-click on its icon to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Bring a window to force close it. In the First Screen: Key PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup ...software is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate. Re-size a window by dragging its title bar. The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes that you can switch to file ASUS P5Q WS 4-33 Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also switch between softwares. Once inside the...
...software stops responding, right-click on its icon to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Bring a window to force close it. In the First Screen: Key PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup ...software is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate. Re-size a window by dragging its title bar. The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes that you can switch to file ASUS P5Q WS 4-33 Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also switch between softwares. Once inside the...
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... you configure individual Express Gate settings. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. click to the World Wide Web. ASUS P5Q WS 4-35 Starts the Photo Manager album / organizer tool. Shows mute status; It can rightclick on any of the four sides of the screen. ... • Volume Control: Control the volume for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications to open the File Manager window, which lets you call other preferences. click to USB drives only. Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that one of ...
... you configure individual Express Gate settings. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. click to the World Wide Web. ASUS P5Q WS 4-35 Starts the Photo Manager album / organizer tool. Shows mute status; It can rightclick on any of the four sides of the screen. ... • Volume Control: Control the volume for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications to open the File Manager window, which lets you call other preferences. click to USB drives only. Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that one of ...