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... the OS shut down function 2-39 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the OS shut down function 2-39 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and ... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and ... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This...
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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 External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a ...x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 20-pin Panel 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 ...
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 External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a ...x CD audio in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors 1 x 20-pin Panel 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 ...
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... load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. With ...better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and...
... load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. making it against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to install. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. With ...better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and...
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...motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS... 3 allows users to overclocking. See page 3-8 for each parameter. feature of booting the BIOS. �S�e�e...
...motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS... 3 allows users to overclocking. See page 3-8 for each parameter. feature of booting the BIOS. �S�e�e...
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... the documentation that you intend to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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. Make sure to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the...
... the documentation that you intend to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 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. Make sure to the card. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the...
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...10 seconds, then move the jumper again to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5Q WS 2-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data... in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC ...
...10 seconds, then move the jumper again to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5Q WS 2-19 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data... in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC ...
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...NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to halt. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. Make sure your system function well under high voltage settings. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin ...pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you change the jumper settings for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and Northbridge overvoltage settings in 3.4 Ai Tweaker first to activate the...
...NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to halt. Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. Make sure your system function well under high voltage settings. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin ...pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you change the jumper settings for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and Northbridge overvoltage settings in 3.4 Ai Tweaker first to activate the...
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.../data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using the connectors in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These...
.../data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using the connectors in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These...
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9. ASUS P5Q WS 2-31 Refer to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-...connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to [AC97].... 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you want to connect a high-...
9. ASUS P5Q WS 2-31 Refer to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-...connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to [AC97].... 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 10. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you want to connect a high-...
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... connector is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows...
... connector is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows...
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... and wake up system 85 Show post error D3 Prepare system for memory detection 87 and sizing A4 Enter BIOS setup BIOS boot menu D4 Memory test AC OS in PIC mode D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM AA OS in APIC mode C0 Early CPU initiation 01 S1 C5 Wake up... Detect PS2 keyboard 10 Resume from S1 38 USB initiation 30 Resume from S3 52 Display USB devices 40 Resume from S4 2A Initiate VGA BIOS 00 Leave BIOS and pass control to OS ASUS P5Q WS 2-37
... and wake up system 85 Show post error D3 Prepare system for memory detection 87 and sizing A4 Enter BIOS setup BIOS boot menu D4 Memory test AC OS in PIC mode D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM AA OS in APIC mode C0 Early CPU initiation 01 S1 C5 Wake up... Detect PS2 keyboard 10 Resume from S1 38 USB initiation 30 Resume from S3 52 Display USB devices 40 Resume from S4 2A Initiate VGA BIOS 00 Leave BIOS and pass control to OS ASUS P5Q WS 2-37
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... jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. 2.9 Starting up . Turn on . External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 3. 2-38 Chapter... 2: Hardware information For systems with the last device on the power, the system may light up when you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. System power...
... jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. 2.9 Starting up . Turn on . External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the devices in Chapter 3. 2-38 Chapter... 2: Hardware information For systems with the last device on the power, the system may light up when you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. System power...
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... section 3.6 Power Menu for details. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. If you are using...
... section 3.6 Power Menu for details. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. If you are using...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-24 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P5Q WS
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-24 3.6 Power menu 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 ASUS P5Q WS
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... 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy...
... 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy...
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click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all...
... utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all...
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... from the menu, then select Format. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter...
... from the menu, then select Format. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter...