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...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 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window...
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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...
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...
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P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ... dual-core / Celeron® dualcore / Celeron® processors Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s 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...
P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ... dual-core / Celeron® dualcore / Celeron® processors Intel® EM64T / EIST / Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices - 2 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s 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...
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... advantages of high power stress. To wake the system and return to generate less heat (at any time! ASUS EPU-WS Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to 4-39 for details. See pages 3-41 ...ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. It's a unique motherboard...
... advantages of high power stress. To wake the system and return to generate less heat (at any time! ASUS EPU-WS Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to 4-39 for details. See pages 3-41 ...ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design provides highly efficient operation to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at least 18°C (32.4°F)) than other conventional power solutions. It's a unique motherboard...
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...ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��4�-�3�0��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 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...
...ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. �S�e�e��p�a��g�e��4�-�3�0��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 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...
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A B ... of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the load plate window to the left . 2. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to remove (4B).
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention tab A B ... of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the load plate window to the left . 2. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to remove (4B).
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... operating systems listed below. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of ...operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then ...
... operating systems listed below. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of ...operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then ...
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...; Vista: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 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 . 2.... 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. ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 Click the Start button and then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting...
...; Vista: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 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 . 2.... 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. ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 Click the Start button and then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting...
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...restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable...of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates ...
...restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable...of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates ...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... > ASUSUpdate. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to complete the .... Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to download.
... > ASUSUpdate. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to complete the .... Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to download.
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...b. Click Start. 2. b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Windows® Vista environment a. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. d. e. b. Windows® XP environment a. d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable...Floppy Drive icon. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ...
...b. Click Start. 2. b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Windows® Vista environment a. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. d. e. b. Windows® XP environment a. d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable...Floppy Drive icon. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ...
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... values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. ASUS P5Q WS 3-11 A configurable field is enclosed in .] [English] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], ... [11:56:54] [Wed 04/30/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it then press to display the...
... values for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. ASUS P5Q WS 3-11 A configurable field is enclosed in .] [English] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], ... [11:56:54] [Wed 04/30/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is user- Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it then press to display the...
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... 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.). This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to section 4.3.9 ASUS Express GATE for user action. ASUS P5Q WS 3-41 Refer to...
... 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.). This is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to section 4.3.9 ASUS Express GATE for user action. ASUS P5Q WS 3-41 Refer to...
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... Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard... load the previously saved values. When you select this option or if you to load default values. Discard Changes This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting.
... Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard... load the previously saved values. When you select this option or if you to load default values. Discard Changes This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting.
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...the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support...the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this ...
...the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support...the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in this ...
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... in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS...
... in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS...
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...[Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to use as your own boot logo image in the...version from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 The boot logo is automatically installed when you intend to use...
...[Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to use as your own boot logo image in the...version from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 The boot logo is automatically installed when you intend to use...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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...icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Place the support DVD to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view ...Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Installing PC Probe II To install PC...
...icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Place the support DVD to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view ...Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Installing PC Probe II To install PC...